72 Page Family Camping Binder

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43 RV Food + Health Packing Ideas for a GREAT Camp Trip with the Family! [Editable PDFs!]

Do you ever brainstorm a really thorough camping pack list – you know, you either write it down on a scratch piece of paper, or maybe type it in your phone, and it has EVERYTHING you need? Then… you lose it! ? I’ve done that! In fact, as I sit here and type this, I have about 5 lists of various things sitting here on different mediums – printer paper, flashcards, backs of receipts. BLEH! I definitely don’t go camping to deal with more of the same… it’s supposed to … Read more

Natural Bridges National Monument Hiking Guide for Families 2019!

natural bridges national monument hiking guide for families

Natural Bridges National Monument is so unique! These Natural Land Bridges are MASSIVE, and for whatever reason, seldom visited! This makes for an amazing experience – we hiked to two of the three, and only saw maybe 4 groups the whole time. To look down into the canyon, and see the bridge from ontop, and then to use things like ladders, rails, and carved in steps to get down in there… it feels absolutely amazing, and is an experience like no other! I can’t tell you how awe inspiring it … Read more

27+ DIY Fire Starters That You Can Make At Home (+ The BEST 5 You Can Buy!)

interesting home made fire starter with wine cork and isopropyl alcohol for camping

Starting a campfire is probably one of the highlights of each camp trip – that wood smell, the smoke curling up into the sky, the crackling, and of course all the yummies that come with cooking over it! But you know what is REALLY frustrating? That whole time BEFORE the fire starts, when you’re out of breath from blowing on your campfire, or you’ve used up all your kindling so now you’re ripping pages out of magazines! I’m not going to lie – I’m pretty bad at starting campfires. I … Read more

51 Funnest Camping Crafts for Kids of All Ages!

summer camping craft for kids camp necklaces

Updated 1/12/2024 by Stacy Bressler Camping crafts are a great way to have fun with the kids, break up winter, celebrate with at a camp themed party or preschool week, or even while you’re camping to have a fun memory! I compiled a giant list of all the fun camping crafts I could find – there’s something for kids of all ages! Little campers will enjoy the sensory based things especially (pine cones and mud… yes please!) and older kids will love the creative ones! P.S. I REALLY hate big … Read more

DIY Easy Snow Paint for Kids! (1 Ingredient!)

DIY snow paint for kids outside during winter

This February has been the absolute snowiest one in history, and I really wanted to think of something fun to do with all of it (besides sledding, of course) – so snow paint was born! It’s not an entirely new concept, but it is a cheap way to save money if you want to give the kid something to do by them selves. I wrote another article on fun snow toys here, and one of the things listed was a snow paint set – and it was actually quite pricey! … Read more

The Only 3 Toddler Camping Beds of 2023 Worth Your Money!

Whether you’re tent camping with a toddler and need an all in one toddler travel bed or are an avid traveler and need a conveneint fold away bed, you’re in the right spot! I know we often end up spending a night or two in a hotel, even if we are using our pull behind, if we are on an extended trip just so that we can shower and catch up on laundry. With my little boy now a 43 pound massive toddler who kicks like a donkey, co sleeping … Read more

The Best Baby Sleeping Bag for Camping of 2023 +Baby Sleep Tips for Camp!

little morrison baby camping sleeping bag

If you were an avid camper before baby, then you likely want to hop right back into it. But how in the world do you find a safe baby sleeping bag that will keep them warm too while camping? After all, a good night of sleep can make or break the next day, especially if you have tons of activities planned. (Hiking on three hours of broken sleep is hard guys… trust me!) But if you surf Amazon, you’ll likely see a whole lot of everything BESIDES baby sleeping bags … Read more

The Terrible Twos and Threes, and the One Phrase You Need to Survive It!

tips to deal with the terrible twos and threes tantrums

“The terrible twos and threes” is something you’ve probably been warned about over and over.. but how do you deal with the terrible three symptoms, and how do you discipline the terrible twos without spanking or timeouts? I had PLENTY of warning, and even more questions – then I saw it for myself! The insistance to do everything on their own, to freak out over seemingly meaningless things, to fight almost every decision and save the most EPIC meltdowns for when you’re out and about.. But what if I were to … Read more

The 15 BEST Kids Camping Chairs (Babies and Toddlers Too!) of 2022

good portable baby highchairs for camping

If you’ve been camping with your kids, or are planning your first kid camping trip, you’re probably excited to get them their very own camping chair! While the cute one at Walmart will do, if you are an outdoor enthusiast you likely want to get something a little higher quality (and comfortable). And, depending on the situation – backpacking, RV camping, car camping, on vacation etc.. there may be a specific chair that will work way better for your situation. For your convenience, I’ve organized them by what kind of … Read more