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  1. ashley0323

    Does anyone homeschool and use camping as being educational?

    The title asks it all. I am homeschooling my children. No matter what we are doing, I try to include some kind of education as well. In what ways would you consider camping as educational?
  2. ashley0323

    Which is better: Walking or biking on the trail?

    Just trying to get others opinions. I am going camping with my family soon, and I am debating on bringing bikes or not. I think we might get bored walking, but bikes might be a hassle.. What would you do?
  3. ashley0323

    Your ideal outfit for camping?

    As mentioned in a couple other posts of mine, I am taking my family camping soon. I am trying to be prepared as much as I can. The weather will be nice, around 70 degrees. What is your ideal outfit to wear while camping? I dont want to pack too many clothes that we will not wear due to not being...
  4. ashley0323

    Foods that are ready to eat?

    I am making plans to take the family camping soon. Of course, part of planning, I am preparing foods ahead of time. I do plan on cooking our meals on the campfire. I also have three very small kids, and sometimes they just cannot wait for food to be cooked. If you have toddlers/infants, you know...
  5. ashley0323

    Brand recommendations on a 5 person tent?

    I need a good, sturdy, 5 person tent. I am wanting it to last a few years, so I am looking for quality, even if that means spending a bit more. Do you have any brand recommendations? Thanks!
  6. ashley0323

    How to tell if a life jacket fits properly?

    Is there a proper way to make sure a life jacket fits properly? I am big on water safety, and I am taking my young kids camping. Before doing so, we are going to buy them new life jackets. I want to make sure they fit 100% properly before heading out, making sure they arent too big or too small.
  7. ashley0323

    Do you take a grill when you go camping?

    Eh, it just depends. We do own a small, portable sized grill, and at times, we will take it with us. Other times, we do not bring it and just use the campfire to cook. It tastes better that way and gives it a better "tone" for camping.
  8. ashley0323

    Educational Camping and Nature Trips

    We are a homeschooling family. That being said, we are only in our kindergarten year. We do use camping as being educational. You can study the things you see, the bugs and animals you come across while camping, comparing day-to-day life to camping for a day, etc. There is endless possibilities...
  9. ashley0323

    Best bug repellent?

    What kind of insect repellent works best? I forget what brand we bought last time, to repel mosquitos, but it did not work at all! We had all kinds of bites by the end of our trip. What is the best brand out there that is guarenteed to work? They are expensive so I would like to ask before...
  10. ashley0323

    Must haves when going on the water?

    What are some of the "must haves" when you are planning a day on the water? Besides the obvious, such as drinks, life jackets, first aid kit, etc. What are other things you bring?
  11. ashley0323

    Zote Soap

    I couldnt agree with this more!! I always have a bar of zote soap when I am camping. Heck, If I take my kids to the park or out to eat, I have a bar of zote out in the car!! Zote will literally get any stain out and have the item looking brand new. Its an essential in our house, that includes 3...
  12. ashley0323

    How do you tell the difference between a weed and a flower?

    Lets face it, some "weeds" are actually pretty and look like it would make a nice decor. Where I live, we have a few different types, though I am not sure what the correct name is for them. They have the typical green stem, and they are purple and tan. How can you look at a plant and tell if it...
  13. ashley0323

    Do you ALWAYS wear a life jacket?

    Just curious. Do you always wear a life jacket, no matter what? What about the kids, do you require them to wear them? Personally, I wear mine about 50% of the time, not that I "need" it, but I am trying to show my kids that its the right thing for them to do. They are only four and five. My...
  14. ashley0323

    Do you pre-make any foods before going camping?

    I am curious if anyone else does tons of cooking the day before heading out to go camping? Is it just me? I have three young kids, my oldest being 5, youngest is only 1. I tend to pre-make some meals before leaving, that way I only have to heat it up when its time to eat. I do this primarily...
  15. ashley0323

    Do you have to worry about wild bears where you live?

    I am totally curious. Where you live, when you go camping, do you have to worry about bears being around? More specifically, while sleeping, could bears just walk up to your camp site if they desired? This is something I have always seen in movies, and I have always feared this since I was a...
  16. ashley0323

    What do you encounter when camping?

    Yea we have tons of snakes here too, dont get me wrong! However, I like in a huge city, and its not as common to see them around, unless your in a less populated area. Once we get out in the fields or "in the middle of no where" they come out and scare me every time!
  17. ashley0323

    Women: What kind of pants do you wear camping?

    I am not wanting to wear shorts because its not as hot here anymore. I would like to wear pants, of some kind, but have no idea what kind. The options would be jeans, leggings, yoga pants or joggers.. If you had to pick from those, what would you pick and why? I dont want to choose joggers or...
  18. ashley0323

    Do you swim in the lake/river/pond when you go camping?

    I am curious on everyones answer on this. Growing this was something that I think everyone did. You swim when you are out camping. Lately, it seems no one is going swimming in the lakes, and they are afraid too because of things in the water and worried about parasites. What do you all think?
  19. ashley0323

    How much water do you take with you on the trail?

    Do you take a bunch of water with you? As i'm sure everyone knows, water gets HEAVY if you bring too much, but it could be bad if you dont bring enough.
  20. ashley0323

    You have three kids and one backpack, what do you take on the trail?

    Just curious on everyones answers! lol If you are taking three kiddos with you, and taking one backpack on the trail, what would you pack in the bag?
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