Kids “Rip and Stick” Camping Lantern Craft (using a recycled container!)

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kids camping lantern craft with modge podge and tissue paper

I absolutely love camping lanterns, both for the craft possibilities and also just for the magic of seeing a glowing lantern in the pitch black of night! I decided to bring the two together and create this pretty tissue paper decoupage camping lantern that I feel really catches the prettiness of the light! I originally made this without bears, but my kiddo loves them and I thought it made the lantern even more exciting! It’s fun to stick on your favorite part of camping (for my son it’s bear stories … Read more

16 Fun and Cheap Rainy Day Camping Ideas for Kids [PDF Printables]!

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Rainy days are fun and all, but if it’s cold, and your kids aren’t really old enough to enjoy it… well, it’s not quite so fun after all! It’s then even more important to be prepared for that inevitable rainy day while you’re camping! Being honest, we all know that tablets, tvs etc are an option. And I’m definitely not afraid to admit that we have used them for wind down time and such, but it’s nice to keep that special so that it actually holds their attention when you … Read more

SWEET Dodge Promaster 2500 Custom Camper Van Conversion Walkthrough by Josh Phelps of Stinson Vans

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If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own converted van and living “the van life” then you’re in the right spot as I got super lucky and was able to chat with Josh Phelps, master van builder and overall cool dude! We are looking to renovate our camper, so naturally started looking on Pinterest. I found that it was the same 50 or so images spread through different websites, and wanted some fresh new ideas! I found Josh via FB, and WOW… he does amazing work! For more van inspiration, … Read more

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

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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

15 Sweet Tips To Go Camping with Kids (And Not Stress About it!)

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Camping with kids can be so amazing – there is just something magical about letting everyone explore, disconnect from your normal life, and enjoy eachother! Alright alright… that sounds kind of like a fantasy right? Does camping with the kids look more like this – the kids screaming and fighting, while you’re frantically throwing everything into grocery bags and already looking forward to that first cool beverage before you even make it to the campsite? Don’t worry – I’m going to simplify the whole process to you with some of … Read more

Natural Bridges National Monument Hiking Guide for Families 2019!

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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

3 Sweet Slot Canyons in Southern Utah Without The Crowds + Easy for Family! (Leprechaun, Blarney, Little Wild Horse!)

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Do you want to play around in epic slot canyons and skip the crowds on your next visit to Southern Utah? Then you gotta hit these guys up! It was absolutely amazing, and even better, totally doable for most kids! Even if you have kids in packs, you can get pretty darn far in some of these canyons before having to do anything technical! These slot canyons are located between two major national parks – Capitol Reef and Canyonlands, so you know they’re going to be sweet! I’ll show you … Read more

17 Ways To Break the Ice and Meet Fellow Campers at The Campground

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tips to meet new campers when alone

It’s funny how much more people will talk behind a screen compared to actually at the campground – you see on RV forums hundreds of responses to a single question, but when you’re actually out camping, it can feel way different! It’s not anyone’s fault, really – we all get comfortable being able to make a comment without any risk. After all, we don’t ever have to see the person online again, or we could just delete our comment. But this article is for the people who DO want to … Read more

How to Check for A Propane Leak In Your RV (That Works Every Time!)

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Have you ever burned through your propane during a camp trip, and wondered how in the heck you used so much, but don’t want to wait till you get home to check for a propane leak? I got the solution (literally… LOL!) We ran into this problem recently during our two week Utah trip, and actually had to end up using a tank one of our friends brought who happened to be camping with us! My husband told me this trick and it was crazy how good it worked, and … Read more

9 Basic Tools Every RV’er Needs to Carry in their RV Toolbag!!

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I don’t know about you, but we’ve had a couple of close calls in regards to our camping trip being ruined if we hadn’t have had certain tools with us! We tend to boondock way more often than use campgrounds, so it’s even worse if something breaks while we’re out! Thankfully, my husband is REALLY handy – I’m not sure if there has been anything in our house (or car!) that has broken that he hasn’t figured out how to fix! I wanted to really learn from him what basic … Read more