Sunshine and sandy beaches are two of my favorite attributes for a summer vacation. Lucky for me, I live close to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park and am able to frequently visit this national jewel. The Indiana Dunes is a top destination for many campers and tourists […]
Dollar Store Camping Essentials
Stocking up on camping essentials doesn’t have to be expensive and shopping in January and February is a great time to catch some deals! Every camping trip we take I seem to always forget one or two little things, so I keep a cute camping journal with me to write […]
Cherry Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Sometimes the simplest recipes turn out to be the best, and this easy cherry coffee cake is one of those recipes. Served warm with a cream cheese icing, this coffee cake is sure to please anyone who enjoys a good fruit dessert. There are minimal ingredients and even a couple […]
Birdseed Ornaments and Wildlife Tree
Creating birdseed ornaments with kids is a great fall craft. With the leaves falling from the trees and winter on it’s way, dress up the bare branches on a tree in your yard with some treats for wildlife! This is an easy and fun craft to create for your own […]
10 Best Camper Accessories
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Anyone that likes to go camping knows that there is ALOT of things you need to have […]
Easy Weekend Camping Menu
Fall is an awesome time to take a weekend camping trip. Checking out the fall colors of leaves changing at a park, visiting some fun fall festivals, or just taking a quick trip to relax are all great reasons to get out this season and camp. There are tons of […]
Camping at Shakamak State Park
Camping at Shakamak State Park in Indiana is one the most relaxing and laid-back experiences we have had since we started our family camping adventures. The scenery that surrounds the park and it’s three lakes is beautiful and the campground is clean and well maintained. The park has so much […]
Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
The fall season is full of delicious dessert recipes to make with apples, pumpkin, and spices. This recipe from the Food Network kitchen caught my eye so I decided to give it a try. The light and soft sugar cookies are perfect with a sweet white icing and then decorated […]
Halloween Campsite Decorating
Camping for Halloween is a wonderful event and is very popular in the camping community. Everyone at the campground is there to make this spooky holiday even more fun for the kids, creative campsite decorations is a big part of the weekend event and there are so many great ideas […]
Camping Activities for Kids
I am always on the look-out for fun and new activities for kids while camping. Being out in nature offers so many possibilities for kids to engage in the natural world in fun and new ways. The whole experience of camping is fun and with a little creativity and planning […]