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It’s a Bug’s Life: Why Bug Catching is the Perfect Camping Activity for Kids
If “Mom, I’m bored” has become the unofficial soundtrack of your camping trip, it might be time to add a new activity to the mix—bug catching. It’s free, fun, and surprisingly educational, teaching kids how to slow down, look closely, and notice the little things (literally). Plus, it gives them something to focus on between s’mores and bedtime, which means fewer sibling squabbles and a lot more outdoor discovery. If your crew loved our family birding adventure, bug catching is the perfect next step. It’s another fun, free way to help kids connect with nature—only this time, the wildlife might crawl instead of fly. Tips for Successful Bug Catching With…
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Declutter Your Bookshelves and Share the Joy: Free Little Library at the Campground 📚✨
If you’re like me, kids’ books multiply in your house faster than socks disappear in the laundry. And while we love them all, there comes a time: some of those books are ready for a new adventure. Enter the Free Little Library—a tiny box of joy where you can drop off books you’ve outgrown and pick up something new to read. What’s are Free Little Libraries? Think of Free Little Libraries as neighborhood book exchanges in miniature. It’s usually a small, weatherproof box (often adorable and hand-painted) where people leave books they no longer need and take books they’d like to read. They’re sprinkled all over the country—in neighborhoods, parks,…
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8 Fun Fall Camping Activities to Bring the Cozy Vibes 🍁
Fall camping is a little bit magic. Crisp air, crunchy leaves, cozy layers, and all the pumpkin-flavored everything you can handle. If you’re lucky enough to snag a campsite in autumn, lean all the way into the seasonal vibes with these fun family camping activities and treats. Bonus: they don’t take much work, because camping is supposed to be fun…not a second job. 😉 1. Pumpkin Pancakes & Waffles 🎃 Nothing says fall like pumpkin spice and you can bring it straight to your campsite breakfast. My trusty mini waffle maker (a campground MVP) makes it ridiculously easy to whip up pumpkin waffles or and I’m partial to Trader Joe’s…
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Flock Yeah: Birding as a Family
If playing I-Spy one more time while camping will make you pull your hair out, it’s time to take it to the next level and take on birding. Hear me out: it’s basically free and teaches your kids the importance of slowing down, listening and looking very carefully. Bonus, it gives kids an activity to focus on while on a hiking trail to help keep them entertained resulting in less complaining. At least for a few minutes. Every new activity isn’t an immediate success, so here are the tips we’ve found make birding with the family a successful activity: Ready for gear? Birding is a great free activity so give…
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13 Things to Take on Your Next Camping Trip to Make you Feel Bougie
Camping doesn’t have to mean “roughing it”. If you prefer a little luxury in your life, you don’t have to give up your love of the great outdoors. Here are twenty simple but bougie things that take your camping trip to the next level. Rubber Bottom Slippers Walk around the campsite in comfort and style. These comfy slippers are kind of like walking on a cloud with their memory foam base. With thier rubber bottom, it helps even out whatever terrain you might find yourself in. Go ahead and pamper your feet while camping. Single Serve Coffee Maker Percolating your own coffee over the fire is fun! Once. After that,…
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10 Ways to Beat the Rain While Camping and Make Your Camping Trip Better
When you look at the 10 day weather report and it says all sunny skies you can be assured one thing is actually coming: RAIN. And not the light, gentle pitter patter that is the stuff sound machine dreams are made of….we’re talking ground soaking, stuff floating full on downpours. Don’t pack it in yet. While a little rain while camping might not be ideal, with creativity and athose rain days can turn into golden family memories, even if the marshmallows are a little soggy. Rain Jacket A solid rain jacket. It’s number one on the list for a reason. Look, an umbrella seems great, but it’s hard to help…
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