New To Camping

Wifestyle Hustle

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Camping
00:33 First Camping Trip
01:27 Camping in Different Locations
02:28 Camping with Kids
03:04 Challenges and Improvements
04:23 Mixed Feelings about Camping
05:23 Exploring Historical Sites
06:23 Camping as the Main Experience
07:46 Family Bonding and Activities
08:47 Kids' Independence and Camping in the Backyard
09:52 Camping with Teens
10:51 Bringing Bikes and Wheelie Things
11:20 Different Types of Campsites
12:38 Preparing Food for Camping
15:09 Easy Meals and Separate Camping Dishes
17:06 Prepping Food at Home
18:00 Organizing Camping Gear
19:13 Essential Items and Paper Towels
20:08 Educational Opportunities
21:19 Bringing Bikes and Scooters
22:11 Preparing for Bad Weather
23:09 Waterproofing Tents
24:14 Memorable Camping Experiences
25:06 Games and Entertainment
26:09 Waterproofing and Tarp
27:15 Favorite Parts of the Trip
28:22 Ending the Trip with Ice Cream

Camping can be another form of entertainment to have with the kids. It’s not for everyone, but we really enjoy it. Today we are going to talk a little about the details of camping and what fun we have had with it over the years.
To start it doesn’t have to be that hard.

Talk a little about the first times we went camping.Choose a location of interest

Picking a good camping spot. Depends on family interests, water spots for older kids, near the playground for younger.

Planning for when you bring the kids. I like to create excitement around the trip

Food

Gear (tent , cots, clothes storage in the tent/car) Consider borrowing some of the more expensive things to see if you like it.

Location and time of year

FOOD!

Making it easier while camping by preparing food at home.

Plan for easy meals-whatever that looks like for you.

With summer quickly approaching, we are starting to think about all the summer fun we plan for this year. Topping the list for us is our favorite warm weather get away!! Camping can be an extravagant glamping expedition or a simple tent and bonfire adventure. We definitely lean toward simplicity.

We discussed our experiences over the years. The experience changes as your kids get older and can help make it happen more. When your kids are younger, it is harder because they have a limited ability to help. But as they get older and can help with the set up, take down and food prep it becomes less work and more fun.

Big Announcement Coming!

Make sure and check back in on Wednesday! We have big changes coming for our podcast. We are going to mix up a few things we're doing to make it more fun.

Have you heard our episode on warm weather meals. You're going to need to eat while camping. Listen to this episode HERE to get a few ideas.

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