It’s summer and you know what that means—camping season! Or in my case, “Hell no, I don’t want to come camping with you” season. I appreciate the offers, I really do. I’m sure you do have a wonderful time reconnecting with nature, star gazing and Kumbayaing your brains out, but it’s a hard pass … [Read more...]
When Kids Make Your Summer To Do List
I'm the Queen of the Never Ending To Do List. It's an awful lot to fit on a beauty pageant sash. I asked my son about his to do list for the summer and the results were entertaining: 1. Play Minecraft This habit forming technological gem is creative. You use blocks to build houses and other … [Read more...]
How To Plan A Family Camp Vacation
Summer vacation plans are well underway and for some of us, we wouldn't mind escaping the city. I admit that I'm pretty much a city girl but hubby and the kids also love the openness of the big outdoors. "The Big Adventure" as we call it takes a lot of planning and organizing because once you're out … [Read more...]
Closed: Camp Gear on Us! Congratulations Valerie!
Summer is finally here! What better time to take a break from the screen and get some fresh air? Thanks to advances in camping technology, many of the stresses associated with camping are eliminated – tents can be set up in minutes, coolers are lighter and more efficient than ever before, and many … [Read more...]
Glamping, Camping and a Contest!
What did you say? Camping? I had no interest AT ALL until a friend of mine said "you're so fricken' high maintenance, but I bet you would LOVE Glamping." Hmmm....It's a possibility. I must admit that I've been thinking about it. I just need to find the time and figure out where to do this (if … [Read more...]
3 Must Have Camping Recipes
My husband took our little boat out of winter hibernation this weekend. I could feel the excitement of a new fishing and camping season just around the corner. Yes. We take part in that great Canadian pastime of summer camping...with a tent, sleeping bags and fireside cooking. We all have our … [Read more...]
I’ll Tell You Why
We're not the kind of people who travel often with their kids, who are determined to tent with their month-old baby or go on a road-trip with screaming toddlers just for the fun of it. We do have plans to go on exciting excursions when our children are older and don't have frequent temper tantrums. … [Read more...]
To Camp or Not To Camp, That Is the Question
Camping.Family bonding. Weenie roasts. Getting back to nature. The lullaby of crickets' chirping. Lifelong memories. Or...Screaming toddler refusing to sleep in the tent, punting all other family members in the guts while thrashing through a tantrum at 3 am. Mosquito bites the size of dimes. … [Read more...]
A Camping Trip Ruined
I went camping with the boys in the Bruce Peninsula this past weekend. It was a nice, relaxing trip and a decent getaway, but it started out on the worst foot possible. Pea is really beginning to grasp time and distance. When we tell her she has 5 minutes to play, for example, she … [Read more...]
CLOSED: The Big Itch: A Camping We Did Go….Contest!
Hurray! Summer is almost here! Children and parents alike can't wait to get away from the hustle and bustle of their regular lives and reconnect. Camping, hiking and exploring are a great way to enjoy Canada's great outdoors. Share your stories about camping with your kids in … [Read more...]