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My 8 year old asked just yesterday, "When are we going for a long road trip? I love road trips!" We started when they were newborns. For toddlers and preschoolers, I used to pack a bag full of little toys and books - new ones, that they hadn't seen before, from the dollar store or the thrift...

Are we talking about camping meals only? If so - I'm known for my Taco Salad. I make the bean/meat mixture at home and freeze it. I shred some cheese at home too. The meat stays frozen in the cooler for a day or two. When it has thawed, all ll I have to do is heat it up, scatter some tortilla...

That's hilarious! We like finding our own sticks. It's part of the experience. We usually don't remember to find them early in the day, though, and end up hunting in the dark. For those times, a ready made stick would be handy. Having to bring batteries for the marshmallow roaster just doesn't...

When my kids were in diapers and needed a good wash every day, we used either a basin or a large tote filled with warm water. Bigger kids stood in the tote; babies sat in the basin. Now that they are bigger, they are happy to go without a bath for a few days. If we're camping for longer than...

I loved the Baby Trekker. We used it with all three of our kids. It worked well with infants and toddlers. When they got to be more than about 30 pounds, we switched to a frame carrier for longer hikes. The Trekker is very comfortable for both the child and the parent.