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13 Best Quiet RV Generators (2022) for Camping in Peace

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Noisy RV generators can quickly make a quiet, serene spot in the outdoors sound like a loud construction site. Save yourself (and your camping neighbors) the headache and get one of these quiet generators for your RV.  Some of these quiet RV generators are small, light, and perfect for powering your lights, devices, and small appliances. Others are a bit larger and able to power a moderately sized RV or travel trailer—including A/C units and refrigerators. Some of these RV generators are even 100% silent! Let’s get right to the … Read more

Camping Selfie + Emoji Photo Scavenger Hunt [Free Printable PDFs]

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Whether it’s summer camp, the family camp trip, or just something fun to do as a family, these camping selfie and emoji scavenger hunts are sure to change up the “traditional” camping scavenger hunt! We all know kids get to a certain age where cutesty things aren’t cool, so I thought I’d make a “cooler” scavenger hunt to try out at your next campground! Don’t forget to check out my full guide that includes 27 Camping Activities Your Teen WANTS to Do if you’re trying to brainstorm things to do … Read more

11 Best Travel Trailers Under 5000 lbs – Video Tours, Pics + Floor Plans!

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There are plenty of reasons to want a travel trailer under 5000 lbs. What’s yours? Do you want a little more comfort than tent camping but aren’t ready to buy a huge towing vehicle? Maybe you want an ultralight travel trailer to maximize MPGs on long road trips? Or maybe your budget doesn’t allow for both kids and a luxurious class A motorhome? And, well…since you’ve already got the kids, you’ve got to settle for a more reasonable travel trailer the family SUV can tow. Whatever your reasons are, I’ve … Read more

15 Adorable Acorn Crafts for Kids + FREE 8 Page Printable PDF Activity Pack!

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Do you have little ones at home who are just as crafty as they are outdoorsy? If so, this post is for you!  The acorn is an excellent source of inspiration for kids’ crafts! There are so many ways that your child’s imagination can grow with these natural materials. From acorn squirrels to acorn bracelets on their wrists, there’s an endless number of fun things kids can make from acorns. We’ve compiled this list of 15 acorn crafts for kids that we know they’ll love! It will take some hunting … Read more

Follow These 7 Leave No Trace Principles for Kayaking and Kayak Camping

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As more and more people are spending time outdoors kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, it’s more important than ever that all of us paddlers learn how to “Leave No Trace”.  All outdoor activities can take their toll, but waterways and shorelines are teeming with life and are especially delicate. And although we want to have an awesome time boating, we can’t do it at the expense of mother nature. That’s where Leave No Trace principles can help.  Although the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics promotes their Leave No … Read more

Top 5 Roadschooling Destinations in the Southeast

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Roadschooling is full of promise and opportunity! But when dreaming and imagining becomes reality, the job of choosing destinations and planning this amazing experience for your family can be more than a little overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do! How do you even get started? First, remember that you’ll never be able to do it all. If you approach roadschooling with fear of missing out, your family will end up burned out and maybe even broke. This is not a race to collect as many experiences as possible, … Read more

How to Filter Water While Kayak Camping | Best Water Filters for Kayaking

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Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Isn’t that kind of how you feel while on a kayak camping trip? You’ve got water all around you, but you still need to use a water filter or water purifier to get clean drinking water while kayaking. Gone are the days when you could just reach into the river next to your kayak, scoop up a cup of water, and take a drink.  Try that now and your kayak camping trip will likely get really uncomfortable, really fast.  So what … Read more

FUN + Cute American Robin Study Unit for Kids [PDF Life Cycle Sequencing, Nest Building!]

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Learn all about one of the first birds of spring, the American Robin, through this fun and pretty study unit that includes hands on learning and activity ideas to go along with them! Spring has to be one of my favorite seasons – the new life starting, the patches of yellow popping up everywhere, and of course, the first birds looking for worms in the yard! Depending on where you live, this may vary, but for much of the U.S., that bird is the American Robin. It’s thought of as … Read more

“I’d Pick You!” Cute Printable Nature Craft for Mom or Grandma! [FREE Printable Templates]

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If you’re looking for a cute, easy craft with a personal touch for mom or grandma, you’ll love this printable – it’s perfect for things like Mother’s Day! The simplicity of this craft is part of what makes it so pretty – I did choose to add minimal decor (some burlap and color pop) for my example, but that’s largely up to you/your kiddo! Here we go! How to make this nature based Mother’s Day or Grandparents Day Craft As always, this is just how we did the craft – … Read more

Pretty Printable Mother’s Day Nature Craft from the Kids [FREE PDF Templates!]

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If you are looking for a fun idea for the nature loving mother or grandmother in your life, then check out my set of nature based Mother’s Day craft printables! These are all super easy and can be as simple or detailed as the kiddo likes – I included a super light design in the back so that it’s easy to follow the pattern! Fun ideas for a Mother’s Day Card from the kids (made with nature items!) If you’re somewhere that tends to be bare during spring (here in … Read more