Camping Ideas and Tips

Happy Friday! With summertime well underway, I thought I’d put together a list of helpful checklists, camping ideas and tips, DIY hacks and ideas, games, crafts, and tasty treats from some fabulous fellow Bloggers.

Here we go!

Check Lists and Camping Tips: Checklists, tips, and tricks to help prepare you for a successful and safe family vacation.

• Camping Supplies List from Little House Living
• Camping Check List from Daily Holiday Blog
• Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip from Thrifty Jinxy
• Tips for Kayaking for Beginners from DIY Inspired
• 5 Tips for Hiking with Kids from Crafting In the rain

 

DIY: Budget-friendly upcycled ideas for outdoor lighting.

• Camping Hack: Turn a Headlamp into a Lantern from Creative Green Living
• Recycled Mason Jar Lantern from DIY Inspired
• Mason Jar Tea Light from DIY Inspired
• How to Make a Citrus Floating Candle from DIY Inspired

 

Games/Activities: Fun games and activities the whole family can enjoy outdoors.

• Free Printable Camping Charades from The Joys of Boys
• Eye-Spy Nature Scavenger Hunt from The Joys of Boys
• Glow in the Dark Yard Game from The Country Chic Cottage
• Paper Plate Frisbees by Crafts By Amanda
• Paper bag Exploring Journals from Crafting In the Rain

 

Craft Ideas: Craft ideas to keep the kiddos busy and spark their creativity.

• Outdoor Children’s Activity: Make a Fairy Bracelet from Creative Green Living
• Colorful Walking Stick from Crafts By Amanda
• Twig Name Plate from Crafts By Amanda

 

Tasty Treats: Easy to make finger foods to help make your trip extra special.

• Campfire Roasted Banana Boats with Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Fields of Flavor
• Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy
• Blackberry Pie Squares from Amanda’s Cookin’
• S’mores Five Ways by A Virtuous Woman