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
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
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
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
Games can be the perfect way to unwind for a lazy afternoon at your campsite, make a rainy night not so miserable, or satisfy your thirst for adventure when you can’t be out on the trail. But before you go out and buy each every game you think might entertain your kids this summer (guilty), … Read more
Dispersed camping with families hacks – easy ways to stay comfortable in the wilderness No fees. Lots of wilderness. Quiet hours that start when you go to bed. If you are willing to forgo a few amenities, dispersed camping can be comfortable, even luxurious, especially if you know what to pack. What Is Dispersed … Read more