Overcoming anxiety while camping

Kids at the lake at night

Easy ways to get comfortable going outside at night If you feel anxious while camping, you’re not alone! More often than not that anxiety is exasperated by the vast dark that many people aren’t used to if they live near lots of lights. It’s too dark. What if an animal tries to eat me? How … Read more

Car Camping for Beginners

Car camping for beginners

Camping beginners guide If you haven’t been camping since having kids, but are dying to sleep under the stars again, you’re not alone. For the last several years teething, night terrors, growing pains, and other nighttime problems have kept our camping plans on the back burner. But this year, my kids were begging us to … Read more

Camping with Kids Cookbook

Big news over here! My third (and final at least for the time being…) book is finally available for pre-order. I LOVE camping with my kids, and this book is a collection of all the totally-kid-approved family recipes in one spot. Compared to The Easy Camp Cookbook, this one is definitely more focused on car … Read more

Best Hiking Clothing for Women 2021

Clamberista Pants

It’s here! Our annual guide for our favorite outdoor clothing for women. These are what I wear and love. I have very little in my closet that can’t be worn while hiking, and some can be worn for hiking AND church too. The clothing below can be worn hiking and really on any outdoor adventure. … Read more

Paddle Board with Your Dog

Paddleboarding with Family Dog

Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUPing, has become an incredibly popular sport the last few years.  High-quality inflatable boards have made it easier to store and transport paddle boards, and the many rental shops have made it easy to try paddleboarding with your dog. Our dog is an important member of our family, so when we first … Read more

Campfire Games for Kids

After sunset, camping can be magical. The fire sparks and dances and everyone gathers to watch. But after the s’mores have been cooked, and the fire ceases to mesmerize, what is there to do? The littlest ones become restless and eager to explore — sometimes a little too close to the fire. The older kids … Read more