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Tent Camping with Little Ones
Asked by T.W. from Detroit
on May 10, 2009
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I wanted to know what fellow campers use for their children to sleep in when you are camping. My 4 year old has a air mattress with attached sleeping bag, but I'm not...
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- We have gone camping every year of my life and my kids lives so far :-) For a week at a time... Until they are about 3 I still take the pack and play for the little...
- If your 2 year old is still in a crib I would reccomend the pack-n-play. When we last camped our then 2 year old slept in it fine. She was using a toddler bed at the t...
- Last year when we went camping in a tent with a then 4 yr old boy and 2 yr old girl, we used an air mattress (Coleman brand I think) that was large enough for our whol...
Best 4Wd Family Vehicle?
Asked by S.D. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2009
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The time has come for us to replace our ancient, inherited Chevy pickup with a more fuel efficient, smaller snow-friendly vehicle. It won't be our daily driver, but it...
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- I love my Subaru! I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy wagon (all- wheel drive) which just keeps going and going and going. It's been rear ended three times, and the back bumpe...
- We've been really happy with our Toyota Rav-4!
- Hi S., I cannot help you with your search but my husband works for Ford. He could answer your questions and give you some advice. Let me know if you'd like his co...
Camping with Toddler
Asked by K.C. from Seattle
on August 5, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My husband, daughter and I moved to Bellevue, WA a little over a year ago. We weren't settled enough last summer to plan any camping trips, but we're cons...
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- We went camping last summer at Dash Point and had a ton of fun. It's very close to anything you might need, but still "in the wood". I grew up here and my parents used...
- The state parks website has a searchable database for campground. You can search for things like which ammenities you'd like. I find the state parks to be pretty goo...
- Hello K., We started tent camping with our daughter when she was 9 months old. I took a pack and play (so she could be safe while with worked around camp) and I als...
Tent Camping with 3 Month Old
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on July 15, 2009
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Hello - We'll be going on our first overnight camping trip w/ our 3 month old this weekend - 3 nights - and I'm looking for any advice. It is supposed to be @ 47 degre...
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- I use the contured changing mat for my infants bed. Since she's not moving around it's ideal. When they're older you can use the pack & play. Just dress them warm s...
- Thats not too cold for her, and you will be surprised at how warm your tent will stay if you keep most of the windows closed. I'd snuggle her right in between you and ...
- We've camped with our kids since they were babies also. We camp in a pop up camper and have always set up the pack and play for a crib where the table goes. I'd just b...
Advice Regarding Cost of Entertainment When Camping with Others
Asked by D.A. from Minneapolis
on August 5, 2008
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I was wondering if anybody had some advice. I am going camping with 2 friends and each of us are bringing our 10 year old. We have some outings planned for each day-...
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- Tricky... At one point it's not fair for you make your child hold out on doing the fun activities that were probaly promised to your child but on the other hand it'...
- Now I feel a wee bit different. Isn't the purpose of going with friends so that the kids have peers to interact with and therefore have a better experience for all. Fo...
- I am with Michelle on this one...group outings are just that it is the being part of the group, place yourself in her shoes, not having the money to do this with her f...
Bought Old RV (Not a Pull) - No Car Seats!
Asked by C.C. from Bismarck
on June 12, 2009
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My parents bought a 1978 camper. The kind you drive with two bucket seats in the front and then a table with bench seats in the camper area, but there are no seat belt...
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- Just follow behind the camper in your vehicle. when you get to your destination you can still camp with grandma and grandpa.
- I guess you'd have to look into installing the seat belts or follow in your car behind like the other posts said. Sometimes I wonder how any of us survived growing up...
- I used to work at an RV dealership. Most of the old motorhomes do have seat belts. Take the cushions off and lift up the wood bench seat. There is usually some equip...
Camp Grounds
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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My husband and I go camping every Memorial day weekend. We found a new place a few years ago, but they lock the gates over night. Now, we re taking our son 9 mos with ...
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- I'm not big on camping, but we have gone a few times, and our favorite spot is Lake Shelbyville in IL. The Sullivan Campground was an ideal place to take the kids bec...
- Pearl Lake in South Beloit IL. It's the last exit off the tollway before you enter WI. Exit and go west to Route 251. Turn south on 251. Take the first cut in to the f...
- We love Yogi Bear in Yorkville. They have activities for kids and adults. There is also an unheated in ground pool if it's hot enough. We have gone several times over ...
Who Is a Happy Camper?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on May 11, 2007
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OK, I'll admit it that I'm not THE most deft of an outdoorsman, but I want to be. I am wanting to hone my skills so that we can go camping and do more outdoors-y type...
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- HI A. !!!!! MY HUSBAND LOVE TO GO CAMPING SO HERE IS A LITTLE LIST OF THING YOU MUST HAVE Main Camping Equipment Tent - Spring / Summer Camping: Standard Tent - Fa...
- As long as I have baby wipes and bath wipes so I feel clean, I'm happy. Also, a nice propane stove and pots for the necessary bacon, egg and pancake breakfast are w...
- The other two lady's mentioned about everything. I just like to add: Camping is so much fun (we have 3 boys, 5,3 and almost 2)Go for it! First time go only one weeken...
Facets Film Camp
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on April 22, 2009
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Hello fellow kid wranglers! Quick question. As a way to get my oldest son a little excited about living in this new city and making new friends, we looked up some camp...
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- K., This camp sounds great! I've been looking for something for my son to do this summer. He is 6 but will be 7 in October. I'm going to check it out on the intern...
- My 11 year old son will be attending as well. We are new to it, but truly looking forward to the experience. SMILE On! ML
- Hi K., Facets is a well established cultural institution here in Chicago and highly regarded in the art film community. I've never done any of the camps there but I'm...
Halloween in September
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on August 15, 2007
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I need help finding a reasonable store that sells Toddler Halloween costumers either by ordering online or shopping locally. We do Halloween up at my camper over Labo...
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- Hi C., I know that places like www.lillianvernon.com and www.onestepahead.com all have come out with their costumes but they can sometimes get a little unreasonable, ...
- I was in Jo-Ann fabrics the other day and they had some costumes out.
- Hi C.- I was just at a party store today (like Party City) and they had loads of costumes out already. You may want to check one of their stores and they are usual...
