My husband and I recently made a BIG (but temporary) change to our diet. You probably guessed it from the title, but let’s remove all doubt and just get it out there: We went Keto. We made this change because Keto has been known to reduce inflammation, increase energy levels, reduce hunger, and turn our […]
7 Life-Changing Tent Camping Hacks
I really, really want the snow, rain, and fog to let up so we can go camping. The weather is understandable, since it’s February, but I’m still impatient. For me, the “I can’t wait to go camping” attitude is a far cry from 3 years ago, when our daughter was under a year old, and […]
5 Of The Best Places To Camp in Illinois
Don’t discount Illinois just because it’s in the Midwest! Nestled in between Chicago and St. Louis are hundreds of amazing parks, and today I’ve rounded up 5 of the best places to camp in Illinois. So skip the legwork and use the link and info here to plan your next camping trip in Illinois. Going […]
21 of The Best Places To Camp In Missouri
For the last 3 years, we’ve been living and camping in Missouri. Now we live in Southern Illinois, we’re still only 30 minutes from the Illinois/Missouri border, making some of the parks we’ve come to know and love – some of the best places to camp in Missouri – accessible to us still. Not many […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Take the Kids Camping
So you’re thinking about going camping… Daunting, isn’t it? I remember our first time camping with an 8-month old – I was terrified. Granted I had absolutely no experience camping, or with a baby, but we decided to go anyway and give it a try. So I know how you’re feeling, and it’s definitely warranted. […]
Rain or Shine: How To Be Prepared for All Kinds of Camping Weather
While we’d all like to think that camping is only sunshine and happy times. But the reality is that weather is unpredictable, whether you’ve scheduled a camping trip or not. Even if you monitor the weather like a hawk before you go, it’s always best to be prepared for anything. Here’s how:
4 Tips for Camping Unplugged with Kids
Camping Unplugged. Those two words are sure to strike fear into the heart of any teenager – and probably you, as the parent. Whether your family has teenagers, toddlers, or some mix of the two, unplugging is hard for everyone, regardless of if you immediately realize it. For teenagers, their desire to be connected all […]
12 Kids Camping Activities (No Special Supplies Needed!)
Camping is a time for unplugging, for getting to know one another (since you’re family and all) and for spending time in the great outdoors. No kids camping activities needed. If you’re in the tent, watching a movie, or playing on your phone the whole time, then you’ve missed the point.
23 Camping Skills You Can Teach Kids
Kids are eager to learn. It doesn’t matter their age, their experience level, or how reluctant they are to go camping with you – they can benefit from getting their hands a little bit dirty, trying something new, and learning these 23 camping skills.
The Best 2 Person Tents for Camping
If spending your leisure time outdoors is one of your first loves, you can invest in a 2 person tent for camping that allows you to enjoy communing with nature for overnight trips, while still allowing you to avoid the heavy packs and complicated setups that some tents require. Whether you backpack, bicycle or snowmobile, […]
