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Another Campling Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 13, 2010
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We're going on our first ever camping trip this coming weekend. I know someone on here has already asked this, but I can't seem to find the post. I haven't been campin...
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- S....We keep a "camping list" on our computer. Things to pack and when we feel we need another item we add it to the list. You might want to buy a cookstove of some ...
- our kids are 5, 3 and 1 we have done a lot of camping with them. Here are some other things you might want. grate for cooking over the fire cast iron dutch oven an...
- Be sure to bring paper and a pen to write down everything you forgot or things you might need for next time and then make a check list for next the next trip.
Camping for the First Time
Asked by C.W. from Las Vegas
on April 9, 2011
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This summer I want to take my daughter camping, family camping trip with our immediate family. I already have a nice tent picked out and have been looking at "accessor...
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- We used to go camping in a tent a few years ago, but we bought a camper last year, but either way i would never forget bug spray or citranella (spell) candles, lantern...
- Lots and lots of paper towels, paper plates and plastic utensils. :) Doing dishes at the campsite is a HUGE pain! I found that out the hard way :D The other stuff ...
- I don't know about primitive sites, I personally would prefer a toilet and running water when camping with my 2.5 year old. We tried to camp at Calf Creek Campground o...
Camping Out-- Beginner Needing Suggestions for Tent
Asked by F.M. from Portland
on March 27, 2009
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Hi, there--
I am a single mother who would love to camp this summer with my child. We love the outdoors! The problem is I don't know where to start. I think we will...
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- BiMart and other places have 75% off sales on all their tents every late August. You could get a great tent for $20 or so. We have a Coleman and love it. Maybe do th...
- Take a look at your local Fred Meyer store. They have a fairly good selection of tents in a variety of sizes beginning at very affordable prices. Good on ya for ca...
- A good quality tent is VERY important, it is where your home will be away from home. Look for a rain cover and that will haev enough room for you AND most of your gear...
Fun Things to Do During Power Outages . . .
Asked by T.M. from New York
on June 27, 2009
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Hello everyone,
We had some crazy weather in parts of Connecticut today . . . and we ended up losing our power for three hours. My almost 5 year old daughter said ...
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- When the power goes out at my house we usually play board games. My fiance, daughter and I, automattically go to grab games when the power goes out, I've been doing t...
- Depends on the type of storm. Snowstorms are fun to watch. Better yet if you have a gas stove. My mom used to cook popcorn on the gas stove, and we used to make "bets"...
- Please look at Marbleworks, an award-winning battery-free construction toy by Discovery Toys. It was one of our favorites for a very long time. www.toysofdiscovery.com
Ideas Needed for Food While Camping
Asked by M.C. from New York
on August 26, 2009
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I'm turning once again to other moms for ideas for food when we camp. I'm tired of the hotdogs & hamburgers. You can only eat them so many times when you camp. We seem...
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- We like to cook over the open fire and have a large grate that can go over the campfire and we grill all types of meat (steak, chicken, pork chops), but this isn't for...
- We do a lot of primitive camping and I only use 2 pans for cooking- my big cast iron skillet and my cast iron dutch oven. One of the favorites is chilli. It is SO ea...
- BBQ chicken legs, can be heated or eaten cold. How about cold cuts (sandwiches), Macaroni salad with grilled chicken in it? Just some ideas....
Looking for Advice
Asked by S.T. from St. Louis
on September 20, 2006
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My family is considering taking a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. Having never taken this kinda of get back to nature vacation I would like to hear from anyone ...
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- When my husband and I went to Billings,Montana, we went in early June. Weather was nice then. We stopped by Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore. We went with My husbands bowl...
- Our family went when I was a kid in August just before school started. We camped...tent, coleman stove, the whole bit. Even in August, the elevation made it rather c...
- I have never been there but I have sold to hotels that are there. Stay at Best Western. Your little one stays free and they are moderately priced. GOod Luck!
Staying Home Alone
Asked by R.H. from Oklahoma City
on January 31, 2008
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Out of curiosity I'd like to know what age you think kids can be left alone for a few hours after school. I mean in a latch key kid type of way.
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- I am thinking that state law is 12 years old - or it can be considered child abodment. I know that our daughter is 10 and we still dont leave her home alone.
- I think it really depends more on the maturity level of your child than the child's age. We let our son stay home for short periods of time (while we ran to the post ...
- My son has stayed at home since he was seven. Not for extended periods, but he intensely dislikes going to a babysitter or daycare and is a very reliable kid. He nev...
Food Ideas for Group Camping Trip
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on July 28, 2010
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My family and I are going on a camp-out this upcoming week and the agreement of sharing food was discussed. I need to provide breakfast for about 10 people one mornin...
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- What about bagels, cream cheese, donuts for breakfast. I would get more info on the campsite before you try and figure out meals - you really need to know what you ha...
- For breakfast - breakfast tacos. Brown your sausage before you go and freeze it. Then you can cook your scrambled eggs - add the sausage, cheese and some salsa in fl...
- Chili is a great camping dinner that can fee lots of people for pretty cheap. I just load up on cans of beans, cans of diced tomatoes, diced fresh peppers and onions a...
Never Been Camping... Should We?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 28, 2010
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We have never been camping... well, unless girl scout camping 25+ yrs ago counts!
We are thinking of going this summer with my 4 year old son. What suggestions do ...
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- YES, YES, YES! Camping is a wonderful family outing. You get away from the tv, computers and phones and you can concentrate on each other! First, make a check list ...
- Camping is great! I usually pack my non-perishable groceries and cookware in the see-through tubs with lockable lids. Cast iron skillet, hot dog sticks, tin foil, ne...
- Hi L., Since it's your first time, I would go to a local state park. The Rangers are usually great at being there for you for anything you need and they make it eas...
About the Hurricane
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on August 24, 2011
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How bad do you think it will hit the DC area? I am a photographer and I'm supposed to do a maternity shoot on Saturday although we do have a backup date just incase we...
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- We're no meteorologists! Go to the professionals: www.noaa.gov and look in the upper left corner for a place to type in your "city, state" and get the local weather...
- C.: I know you are new to the East Coast....so here goes... In Chantilly - you can expect heavy rain and some strong winds...since the coast is 25 miles from us ...
- Have you checked the weather? Not only is Irene coming from the south this weekend but we are supposed to get whatever has been battering the Midwest this week by t...
