For the Good Times
We’re in the market for a new tent this year, and the choices can be very overwhelming. Some tents are big, some are small. Some tents are short, and others tall. Some look like mini cabins, while some look like caves or teepees. How can you know what to pick? Here are some questions to [...]
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Emergency preparation, disaster preparedness, bug out kits . . . what does all that mean? And more importantly, what’s the big deal? What is Emergency Preparation? The definition of emergency preparation is simple – having enough supplies and know-how on hand to safely live through an emergency situation aka a disaster. Disasters take many forms [...]
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Well, we’ve had a very long hibernation here at Camping for Families. Almost seven months to be exact, my oh my! We certainly didn’t do any camping during that time – except our sons did spend one night camped in our new aluminum shed last October. They’ve also ‘camped’ in the living room a few [...]
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Are you planning to make your kids’ Halloween costumes this year? Check out these super cute camping-themed costumes. Happy Camping Costume – made from an old sleeping bag and various camping items S’mores Costume for a Toddler Snacky S’more Costume for an Elementary-Age Kid Campfire Costume with a Marshmallow Roasting – sized for ages 12+ [...]
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Not long ago, our family received a Safe Glow Dog Collar to use with our dog Max. I hadn’t even heard of glowing dog training collars before, and I couldn’t be more happy with the way this one works. Why Would You want a Glowing Dog Collar? Having a glowing collar might seem like a [...]
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. John Muir Happy Autumn, friends! © Coolcoral | Stock [...]
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Outdoor games for families are essential for camping trips! Here are a few that adults & kids can enjoy playing together. Have fun! Sardines – This is a ‘backward’ version of the classic hide-and-seek. In Sardines, only one player hides and the rest must seek. The seekers all hide their eyes while someone counts to [...]
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I love the outdoors but hate insects. I suppose it’s the sad effect of a modern, indoor life – I’m not used to having bugs crawl across my face so it creeps me out when they try! Aside from the creep factor, we all know it’s important to protect ourselves & our families from insects [...]
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You’ve probably heard the news in recent weeks about a back country hiker being killed by a grizzly bear in Denali National Park. Sadly, the man had broken one of the first rules of safety when it comes to wild animals – Don’t approach the wildlife. Never. Not under any circumstances. No matter how harmless [...]
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When looking at a campground’s website or brochure, you’ll find lots of options for the different campsites along with terms to classify each one. What you end up choosing depends on what your family prefers, but you have to know what all these terms mean in order to make the right choice! Campsite Types Primitive [...]
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