If you want to have a fun and relaxing camping trip, you need a plan to stay organized while camping. Camping offers tons of family fun, but that fun can derail when your camping gear is strewn about the site. Being able to stay organized will help you relax and enjoy yourself more. When we…
Camping is a fun opportunity to make memories with your family. One of the hardest parts of camping is keeping everyone fed. When you are out being active all day, it is common to be hungrier than usual, so it is normal to expect your children to want more food while you are out camping….
Having a list of outdoor winter activities is essential for winter camping. It’s tempting to cuddle up and hibernate in the dreary weather, but this list of fun things to do while camping in a winter wonderland will help you enjoy spending time outdoors! Here I’ll talk about some of my favorite outdoor winter activities…
The Roar baby monitor is an awesome piece of camping gear and I was very excited to review it for you all! When my son was 8 months old, we brought him camping for the first time, and while we packed everything we needed, and had a great time. My one problem is that I…
Winter camping is one of life’s special joys. It might seem daunting for newcomers, but there are plenty of ways to keep cozy in the cold. It all comes down to preparation and heating a tent safely. Our family has always had the camping bug. It was such a disappointment to see the season end…
The biggest camping challenge comes at bedtime with the inevitable question of how to get a baby to fall asleep while camping. There’s a new environment, strange sounds, and a new bed to get used to. When we got pregnant with our son, my husband and I knew we wanted him to share our love…
If you want your kids to have a good time hiking, they’ll need good hiking boots or you’ll have frustrated hikers who want to turn back. Hiking with kids is a fun way to get outside and enjoy nature as a family. Before we took our little guy hiking, I began searching for kids hiking…
Sleeping bags are a camping staple. They come in a variety of weights and sizes and are custom to temperature. Not everyone is a fan of a traditional sleeping bag, however, and this is where alternatives to sleeping bags come in handy. Sometimes a sleeping bag is just too much blanket. Here I’ll explain some…
When you’re packing for a camping trip with young kids, you might wonder, “Does my toddler need their own sleeping bag?” The answer according to me, is yes, it’s best to get a youth or toddler sleeping bag for your kids. Sleep is the most important thing on a camping trip, so be sure that…
The best way to prepare before you head out on the trail, is to go through a checklist of the 10 essentials for kids. Both adults in our family of 3 were scouts, so we’re more comfortable when we’re well prepared on either a hiking or camping trip. Safety is our priority. This hiking essentials…
