Cute Snail Shell Craft + Mountain Snail Study Unit for Kids!

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If you’ve ever been on a hike and saw those cute snail shells everywhere, but had no idea what to do with them, then you’ll love this educational craft using snail shells! The particular snail this unit pertains to is the Mountain Snail – they’re found all around the Rocky Mountain Range and surrounding areas, and are super interesting to learn about. The craft portion is optional (While it’s modifiable for different shells, I know not everyone has access to that!) but it’s a fun way to help generate even … Read more

Cute S’more Themed BINGO Cards for Your Next Camping Party!

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If you love all things camping, then you’ll love this cute set of printable s’more BINGO cards for some extra fun at your next camp out! With our 3 kiddos being s’more-holics, I’ve been having alot of fun making themed games whenever I get a chance. So, whether you’re having a camping party or just want something extra fun to do at camp, here are these cute printable s’more bingo cards! S’mores… with cute EMOJI FACES! Teens have been loving the emoji + selfie camp scavenger hunt, but I wanted … Read more

15 Tricks to Actually Keep Mice Out of Your RV (No Irish Spring Soap!)

Once you see that first mouse poo in your camper, it’s hard to think of much else besides the fastest way to get rid of the problem… especially when that bar of Irish Spring soap you dutifully put everywhere is covered with teeth marks! Whether you’re prepping your RV in spring or the cool temperatures of fall are pushing the mice in, having mice in your camper can be infuriating! Attempting to block all the entrances of your camper can be hard, and fully getting rid of them can feel … Read more

9 Best Pop Up Campers With Bathrooms (Video Tours + Floor Plans)

Pop up campers continue to be a popular choice for campers who don’t want the hassle of pulling a huge RV. But their small size means you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Fortunately, there are tons of great pop up campers with bathrooms so you won’t have to sacrifice a toilet and shower! So what are your best options? Do they all have those tiny little wet baths with curtains? Can you actually take a relaxing bubble bath in your pop up camper? 😨 You might be surprised!  Let’s start … Read more

25 Tips to Make Backpacking With Kids a Breeze!

If you’re starting to plan your first overnight backpacking trip with your kid, then let me save you a TON of time and share what I’ve learned ! We just finished a 3 day, 2 night backpacking trip with our 6 year old, so it’s all super fresh! In celebration of my son’s 6th birthday and my husband’s 33rd, we wanted to try to summit Symmetry Spire in Grand Teton National Park. Thankfully we did already have a bit of gear since my husband grew up backpacking, but it was … Read more

13 Best Portable Camping Toilets to Go On the Go!

What’s one of the best ways to “go” on the go? Use your own portable camping toilet! If you’re a regular tent camper, RVer, overlander, van liver, or just spend a lot of time on the go in the outdoors, a small portable toilet is a must-have.   While spending time outdoors, it’s nice to have a few things that remind you of home — like a comfortable place to take care of business. And with so many unsanitary public campground bathhouses, it’s nice to have a backup for both safety … Read more

What I Learned as a Vendor at my First Big Camping Show (Booth Tips, Brochure Ideas etc)

If you’ve dabbled in hometown events but are freaked out trying to compare to the big dogs at your first BIG event, let me share what I learned as a vendor in my first big camping show! Even if you have nothing to do with camping, I hope you can take some general lessons from this piece. When I was frantically researching months ago leading up to the event, I kept finding Google jargon with little actionable advice… so I want to change that! Here are some things I’ll cover … Read more

Pretty Glamping Themed Party Games – Scavenger Hunt, Charades + More!

Whether you having a girls camp out or just want to throw an awesome glamping themed birthday party, these printable games are sure to be a hit! Each is designed with a pretty pastel color theme and a unique header so that each person can get their own card (up to 6!) If you’re looking for a glamping game for the tween age group and above, I know you’ll love the fun point based scavenger hunt that has a challenging twist to it! To check out glamping decor and more, … Read more

19 Backyard Glamping Party Ideas for Girls

If you are looking to throw a fabulous glamping-themed camp party, then look no further when it comes to games than here – whether it’s charades or a scavenger hunt, fun is guaranteed! With my twin girls getting older and getting to love camping more and more, I knew a “girly” or “princess” camp party request would come up… so I was super excited to make these Glamping themed printables for the occasion. I also wanted to include some decor tips and activities to do during your Glamp Out party … Read more

Gili Gear Sand Free Camping Mats + Bags Review (mess-free RVing!)

I don’t know about you, but it sometimes feels like a constant battle when we’re camping between the dirt and our patio mats… until we found these Gili Gear ones! If you like to boondock (or heck, if you like to prevent dust from getting in) you likely have some sort of patio mat already. We had gotten one from Amazon that did what it was supposed to – got most of the dirt off our shoes before we got in. The issue was, it STAYED on the mat. The … Read more