how to avoid ticks while camping
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7 Easy Ways to Keep Ticks Away From Your Campsite

The great outdoors is a wonderful place, but it has a few downsides, including pests. Going on so many camping trips has taught my family to ignore many of nature’s creepy crawlies. There’s one pest, however, that can’t be overlooked – ticks.  There are different types of ticks, and not all carry disease. Here in…

Infant Lifejackets
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5 Best Infant Life Jackets to Keep Your Child Safe

Our family loves the water, from camping near rivers, swimming in lakes, swimming pools to boating and beyond. When our son was a baby, it was important to us to find an infant life jacket that fit well and stayed secure throughout water activities. Finding the best infant life jackets can feel a bit overwhelming. There…

How to survive hot weather while camping
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How to Survive Hot Weather While Tent Camping

Want to go camping in the amazing summer time but aren’t sure how to survive hot weather while tent camping? Fortunately, there are many ways to enjoy tenting despite the heat. Here are some of our family tips for your summer camping trip.  Cool Your Tent Naturally Tents protect you from the elements. They also seal…

best campsite lighting ideas
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12 Bright Tent and Campsite Lighting Ideas

Camping enthusiasts are always looking for new campsite lighting ideas. From classic lanterns to fun and festive string lights, the possibilities are endless. Here, we’ll discuss things to consider when choosing camp lights and look at 12 of our top lighting ideas. The Best Multi-Use Light for Camping LuminAid is an amazing company that makes…

Hacks and tips for camping in the rain
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Camping In The Rain: 17 Tips & Hacks to Actually Stay Dry

If you’re going camping, you’ll eventually need to make plans for camping in the rain. You’ll need to know how to stay dry, when to get wet and how to best store gear in the rain. Camping in the rain can actually be a lot of fun! Worm collecting, puddle splashing, rainbow watching, blanket snuggling,…