A Mom’s Life Made Simple

The weather is warming up and it’s really got me in the mood for camping. I haven’t been camping since I was a kid but it’s always been something I love to do. Camping with kids may be a little harder to deal with then I think but I’m hoping they are at the age to really enjoy it. Or am I kidding myself?

Things have changed for camping though, kids now have their handheld games to take and portable tvs, campsites come with swimming pools and cable tv! I don’t want any of that! I want my kids to get a taste of true camping and that’s what they are going to get. Hopefully it’ll all work out and we can go.

My fiance has only been camping once in his life and that was with a group of guys from his job a few years back. He says he doesn’t even know how to cook or put the tent up! He’s really not going to use those excuse because I was raised camping… I don’t need his help!

Tips on camping (gathered from many different sites and books so my fiance can’t say he doesn’t know how to do anything)

Buy a good tent

Carry flashlights, toiletries, food, drinks, cooking supplies, sleeping bags, bug spray, lanterns, map of the area, sunscreen, matches, ect.

Check the weather before going and prepare for the worse

First aid supplies

Make sure someone knows where you will be camping since it can become quite dangerous.

TIPS FOR CAMPING WITH KIDS

Make sure you can always see and hear your kids.

Talk about what to do if one of the kids becomes lost. Go over rules before getting to the camp site.

Bring extra flashlights for the kids to play with

Have a few game ideas to play as a family

Go hiking on a trail

Talk about the animals and trees you see together.

Plan for special around the fire snacks and stories.

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