For years we have camped with our trusty Igloo 168 110 Qt/ 168 12-oz can Rolling Cooler, dealing with the melting ice, soggy food, and making another ice run mid trip. Once we started camping in Gilly, our faithful Thor Chateau, we were able to use the fridge/freezer unit which helped some. But any trip […]
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At the end of the day, we enjoy sipping a great drink under the stars. And when we are camping, that drink needs to be simple. Once upon a time we pretty much stuck with beer and/or wine for any drinking we did because it was easy to transport. While we weren’t against other alcohols,
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Bored with your classic lemonade or limeade recipes? We love to flavor things up with these fun fruity variations! These can be done in one of two ways. You can create fruited simple syrups which should be used with straight lemon or lime juice. Or you can add the fruit to our classic lemonade or
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Picture yourself enjoying a nice cool glass of classic lemonade or limeade while camping. Does that sound like too much work? I promise you it isn’t! With just a little foresight and some work done at home, you too can enjoy some classic lemonade or limeade while sitting around your campsite. Not only can we
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Looking for a quick easy meal to enjoy at the campsite? Try our Mandarin Orange Chicken Couscous. One of my favorite ingredients to use at this time of year is couscous. While there is absolutely no reason why couscous couldn’t or shouldn’t be used year-round, we definitely cook with it more frequently once picnic weather
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We love to play games while camping and dominoes are a fun addition to our repertoire. You’ve finally arrived, the campsite is all set up, and you’re ready to unwind and soak in the fresh air. But then—it starts to rain. Or your child can’t find a playmate. That’s when you hear those familiar, dreaded
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I don’t know about your family, but we do not have space to hang our larger beach towels inside the RV to dry after some fun times while camping. We love our large towels for drying off after hanging out at the local watering hole or for privacy after using the bath house at the
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We love this easy to customize dish for a quick meal that can feed a bunch of hungry campers! This popular dish at sports venues, fundraisers, state fairs, and all sorts of other places are a perfect dish to serve at the campsite, especially if you have a crowd. Typically made with a meat chili
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When you camp the way we do, weekend warrior style snatching trips here and there, you want to always stay organized so you can jump on last-minute opportunities. This is not my superpower, so I’ve tried all sorts of tips and tricks over the years and let me tell you that I finally have a
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Sometimes it can be hard to eat your veggies while camping but with these Grilled Veggies in a Foil Pack it can be delicious! These versatile packs make whipping up main courses, sides, and desserts a breeze. We appreciate their adaptability when it comes to making a side dish that everyone will eat. Each one
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