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Camping with Kids: You don’t do it for the sleep
Our second tent-camping experience with kids was a success! We drove to Palmetto State Park after school, stopping in Lockhart for dinner.
Similar to our first tent-camping experience with our kids, we arrived later than I wish we had. Unlike our first trip, we at least arrived while it was still light outside. Fortunately, our tent is incredible. It literally pops into place! However, it got dark right when we finished, and it didn’t leave a lot of time to play and socialize with friends. Next time, I definitely want to bring battery-powered string lights to create a nice ambience for hanging out before bed. Lantern-light is so harsh! … Read More
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Family Camping Checklist: What Do We Need?
We are not yet a “family who camps,” but I hope we evolve into one. We have a family goal of camping twice this year. Soon we will go on our second overnight camping trip (in tents). It’s time to prepare our family camping checklist!
I’ve been using the Packing List app to keep track of various lists.
Our Family Packing Lists
- Family Road Trip
- Work Trip
- Weekend Adventure
So now it’s time to add our family camping checklist. Here’s what I’m thinking:
- Tent
- Adult sleeping pads
- Kid sleeping pads
- Adult sleeping bags
- Kid sleeping bags
- Sheets for sleeping if it’s hot
- Pillows, if there’s room (hooray for car camping!)
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Family Vacations: What’s on Our Horizon
Family vacations! I’m a bit behind on our planning. I try to plan both Fall Break and Spring Break as far ahead as possible, so we have more options for AirBnbs.
During the recent three-day weekend, I got motivated and planned two trips.
For Fall Break, we’ll be renting an RV and traveling to Big Bend. It will be a quick, four-day trip.
The first day, we’ll drive 3.5 hours to San Angelo. At first, I only picked San Angelo because it was a good pit-stop on our way to Big Bend. However, the deeper I go into it, the more fun stuff I found to do! Now I’m afraid … Read More