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Best Family Camping in Southern California (Beach, Mountain & Desert Sites)
I am constantly planning a family camping trip in Southern California. With everything from beachfront campgrounds to mountain retreats and desert adventures, this region offers some of the best camping experiences for families. And I am so lucky to call it home. My family loves to camp. I grew up camping (although we really only went to the beach or desert), and I knew it was something I would want to continue doing with my kiddos. Luckily here in San Diego, there are so many great family campgrounds and the weather allows us to get trips in all year long. The list below includes some of my favorite spots to…
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Easy Camping Desserts That Kids Go Crazy For
No camping trip is complete without s’mores. They’re easy, delicious, and not too messy (unless you buy the giant marshmallows–we’ve learned that lesson the hard way). But when you’re camping multiple nights, or you really want to pull out all the stops to wow your camping crew, these are some easy camping desserts to add to the rotation. My goal for this upcoming year of camping is to take better pictures of these amazing camping desserts. While we have tried (and loved) each of these, my pictures don’t do them justice. I have found better images online until I can replace all of them with my own. And, if you’re…
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Family Camping Gear Recommendations
If you are just starting off to camping, the list of what you need to get started can be really pricey and overwhelming at first. I always recommend to start off with the basics (check out my blog post Getting Started: Camping Basics), and then you can upgrade your family camping gear over time. Christmas and birthdays are great times to ask for nice camping equipment as gifts. Or you can shop Black Friday deals and Amazon Prime Day deals as well, and just upgrade a little at a time. These recommendations are not for new campers–meaning, don’t feel like you need to start off with cream of the crop…
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Camping With A Baby: What You Need
We’ve never missed a summer of camping–even after having babies in January, September and March. We’ve camped while I was pregnant, we’ve camped with a 4-month old, and we’ve even camped with 3 kids under the age of 5. Camping with a baby might sound like a daunting task, but with the right preparation and gear, it can be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Spending time in nature is a great way to bond, and it’s never too early to introduce your little one to the great outdoors. You just need to make sure you’re prepared so that you can have a smooth trip. Here’s everything you need…
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Cooking Supplies for Camping
When heading out on a camping trip, you need to make sure you have everything you need. One strategy I use to make my life easier is putting all of my cooking supplies for camping in a storage container–or at least those that fit. This way, I can just load up the entire box, knowing that everything is packed and ready to go. I make sure to restock it after each trip. If you’re just starting off camping, I highly suggest you consider doing the same and creating a camping kitchen of sorts. But first, you need to know exactly what cooking supplies for camping you need. Also be sure…
