Neighborhood Walk Scavenger Hunts for Kids! [Free PDF!]

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If you enjoy trying to find all the bear and rainbows in peoples windows (it’s a great thing to do when stuck at home!) then print out this mini tracker/scavenger hunt to make it even better! With everything going on, many parents have started taking their kids on neighborhood walks. I wanted to make something fun to go along with that for the kids who just love to check something off! My 5 nature/camp scavenger hunts have gotten quite popular during all this, but I wanted to make something unique … Read more

Camping Weather Cup Craft for Kids (turn it to see the weather!)

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If you’re looking for an extra fun element to add to your next camp week or indoor campout, try making this camp weather cup craft to see the weather! This is part of a five day indoor campout activity that I’m working on – I’ll make sure to put the link to the main article once it’s all done! I have made both a tent and camper version of this craft so that you can pick whichever one best suits your indoor campout play! Check out how to make this … Read more

Fun Camping Themed Sensory and Matching Game [Free Printables]!

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If you’re looking for a fun sensory activity to add to your camp week or indoor campout for the kids, try out this fun camping themed sensory and match game! This is part of five day indoor campout activity, but it is also just a fun stand alone game! I’ll make sure to add the link to the camp out post when it’s done, but for now I am just going to add all the components! =) The game is simple, but there’s tons of opportunity for sensory exploration! How … Read more

Camp Story Sticks Craft for Fun Camp Pretend Play!

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If you’re looking for a fun popsicle stick and pipe cleaner camp craft with the kids, try making a few of these camp story sticks! We were creating bridges and things with our popsicle sticks and pipecleaners, then I decided to try to make a butterfly because my girls love them. We then made a little story about the butterfly, where he flew, etc and they loved being able to hold the butterfly the whole time we were story telling. Then it hit me… I could make a whole set … Read more

9 Things You NEED To Know Before Boondocking in Your Camper!

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Although boondocking is not for everyone, it is certainly one of the best ways to experience RV traveling! You get to unplug and in the process (no cell service sounds terrible at first in this age, but it is a great mental break from social media!) sample some of the most amazing spots and pristine scenery you’ll ever see! The scenery, isolation and mental reset all sound great, but keep in mind that boondocking does require a bit more prep than camping in a “normal” campground with hookups. In this … Read more

Pretty DIY Spring Camping Wreath

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I’m excited to show you guys an amazing tutorial from Raechel Johnson today on how to make this BEAUTIFUL spring camping wreath! As I’m writing this, we’re right in the midst of the corona virus outbreak (and hopefully when I read this months from now we’ll be done!) but on the bright side, the snow is melting and spring is coming (and so is camping!) I saw Raechel post this beautiful wreath in one of the FB camping groups I’m in, and I just wanted to know how it was … Read more

FREE Printable RV Camping Log Pages For Your 3 Ring Binder!

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If you’re a paper person like me (who has terrible memory too!) then print yourself off some of these FREE RV Camping Log pages! Blank lined journals are OK to use in a pinch… but I personally love having a special spot and specific place to write all my camping memories! We like to bring ours with us so that we can write it down at the end of the night. Today I have two sets of RV camping log pages – one black and white (color ink is expensive … Read more

The Ultimate RV Camping Checklists for 2024 [9 Free Printable PDFs]

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If you just bought an RV and are now looking for a checklist of everything you need to go camping, you might be a little intimidated… but don’t worry! I’ll break down everything you need to get to camping! Not going to lie, this RV checklist can seem pretty big, but the good news is that once you get everything in place, you shouldn’t need to buy new things for your RV very often! We personally bought ALOT of stuff used. This helped us save a lot of money on … Read more

11 Ideas to Have an AWESOME Easter Camping Outdoors With Kids

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If you prefer getting away during Easter to avoid the mad stampede of kids during the Easter egg hunt (no joke, it’s shoulder to shoulder here!) then check out some fun ways to celebrate Easter while camping! We recently went camping for Easter, and even though I was a little unsure at first (it was our twins first Easter they could walk!) I think all the kids had WAY more fun than the typical plastic egg hunt! Our favorite thing was dying our rocks (just like eggs!) because they got … Read more

53 BEST Tips For Camping With Toddlers and Babies!

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I have compiled my top 53 tips for camping with toddlers and babies to help you have your best experience possible! After having camped with three toddlers so far, I can confirm that while it might not be as relaxing (compared to pre kid days anyways) it certainly is more fun and entertaining! You don’t have to pack much more, especially if you are only camping for a short period of time, however, it’s still good to know some tips on how to really make the most out of your … Read more