51 Car Camping Tips to Live Luxuriously [+Setup Idea Pic Inspo]

No matter what situation brought you to car camping, one thing is for sure – no matter where you live, it’s nice to do so comfortably! Thankfully, tons of gadgets and creativity have made car camping way more doable for long periods. This article is going to focus on *long term* car camping (or living) – while that may still happen at a campground, other factors come into play when your car is also your home base. Not that these ideas couldn’t also be used for some weekend warrior car … Read more

Build an Edible Campfire + Learn Campfire Safety (Free Printable PDF)

campfire made from food activity for kids

Looking for a yummy way to teach campfire safety in your class or camp – check out these yummy and educational campfire snacks! They’re a great way to keep things interesting and fun while also having a chance to talk about some campfire safety to kids of all ages (even the teens have fun with this!) Most of the food items can be bought in bulk and don’t need a ton of prep work ahead of time. Let’s dive into this delicious campfire! Ingredients Needed for Recipe This is best … Read more

Cardboard Tube Campfire Craft – Fun and Easy!

cardboard tube campfire

If you have some empty cardboard rolls laying around, then you are off to a great start for this camping themed craft – a cardboard log campfire with a cotton s’more! I tend to be a collector of throw away stuff – pretty much EVEYRTHING can be used to make a craft. Lids, old packaging, wrapping paper… and I love crafting with it because it feels like I am creating “free” fun for my kiddos! The kids stuffies needed a campfire for their campout, and I had a bunch of … Read more

Campfire Crown Craft [5 Free Printable Designs!]

printable campfire crown craft for kids camping parties or camp week

Today I’m excited to share a fun camp craft we make to celebrate various camping achievements such as who collected the most wood, started the fire etc… a Campfire Crown! Having three kids of very different personalities, I made a couple of designs of varying cutting and coloring difficulty with some fun phrases on them such as “Camping Queen” and “Camping King”. Let’s make our crowns! Materials Needed To Craft Steps to Make Your Campfire Crown Craft Step 1) Pick Your Template – There are various fun titles and designs, … Read more

Starry Night Campfire Craft – Artsy and Easy!

starry night campfire craft for kids on paper

This is such a fun sensory and artistic campfire themed craft – kids can rip up the papers to make their perfect shaped flames. As mine are getting older, I notice they are doing fun things like layering! We read a book recently that had illustrations that were ALL made of ripped paper pieces – many were layered to create a 3D effect, and it just looked awesome! Of course, I thought it would be a fun idea to try the method with a campfire! How to Make this Cute … Read more

Glowing Paper Campfire Craft

campfire craft idea with ripped paper and light

Get ready to kick up your camping game a notch with this fun and easy campfire craft tutorial. Whether you’re a little or big kid, tearing up paper is just plain fun… and happens to be the main part of todays craft. Perfect for a themed party, a school project, or even just to feed your love for camping. Let’s gather our crafting supplies and dive right in, shall we? How To Make This Cute Campfire Craft Always use what you have laying around first – for example, I happened … Read more

37 Best Camping Games for Kids – Active, No-Prep + Campfire Ideas

geocaching fun thing to play camping

Looking for the best camping games for kids? You’re in the right place! Unlike at home, camping comes with way more free time – and boredom can creep in fast. These 37 camping games for kids (and the whole family!) cover everything from active outdoor games to burn energy, no-equipment games perfect for the campfire circle, and easy card games for rainy days in the tent. Let’s dive in! Whether you’re huddled by the campfire or exploring the wild, these games are sure to bring out the fun, excitement, and … Read more

21 Genius RV Shoe Storage Ideas + Pictures!

short hanging shoe storage and hidden compartment for shoes

Shoe storage outside of the camper has pros and cons – on the upside, there will be no stinky shoes smell inside the camper. On the downside, if you are camping somewhere with alot of moisture, sand or other elements your shoes may not stay dry or protected. We personally utilize inside and outside shoe storage for our camping setup – wet things stay outside to dry and everything else goes in a bin inside the camper. Anyways, I thought I’d compile all the best ideas in one place so … Read more

13 Ways To Make Your Camper More Homey!

pastel modern aesthetic in travel trailer

Whether you are living in your camper or simply want to feel more “at home” when in it, there are some easy and beautiful ways to get the cozy home aesthetic. This article will focus on some simple switches and additions you can do to your camper’s décor that will have a BIG affect on the aesthetic! After all, when you are constantly traveling and seeing new places, it feels really good to come “home” to a camper that feels like home. Remove Valances and Add Curtains Many campers come … Read more

#1 Tip To Find Window Leaks + Mold in Your RV

rv window with black mold around frame

Imagine this – you’re admiring the view from the window inside of your camper, and all of a sudden, you notice black spots all around the frame… and you realize that somehow, you have mold growing around your RV’s window frame! Many campers are puzzled by this, and are concerned they may have to tear everything out. Depending on how much the mold has spread, you may be able to check this one common issue and then replace things as needed. Let me show you where to check to prevent … Read more