Camping Gear
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What is a Wolf’em?
My youngest son received his Cub Scout popcorn sheet a few weeks ago. As I was looking at the prizes he could earn for selling popcorn, I noticed a gadget called a Wolf’em Stick. I wasn’t for sure what it was, but I knew I needed it. I also knew he wasn’t going to sell $450 worth of popcorn to earn it, so I bought it on Amazon to try out. At our last camping trip to Lake Louisa State Park, we got chance to use our new camping gadget. It was fun, but a little tricky. Wolf’em What is a Wolf’em? A Wolf’em is basically a cooked biscuit cup…
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The Easiest Way to Make a Camping Bucket Light
I was recently notified that the company I recommend on Etsy for buying camping bucket lights was no longer selling them. I featured them on my post Camping Bucket Light. It’s sad to hear, I really love my bucket light. But don’t worry, I found the Easiest Way to Make a Camping Bucket Light that you can do on your own. Supplies The supplies you will need are easy to find and to install. You only need three things, four if are counting the AAA batteries. White Plastic 5 Gallon Bucket Waterproof Light (may need batteries) Decal The bucket can be found at Lowes or here. The best light to…
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Unique Camping Finds
I love to share unique camping finds that I discover. Some may be already known to you, but I just recently found them. Enjoy this list of Unique Camping Finds for your own camping adventures or to give as gifts to the camping enthusiasts in your life. Grill Caddy My husband and the boys got my this adorable grill caddy for Mother’s Day. I had seen it at Target and fell in love with it. My sweet husband went back and got it for me. I absolutely love it. It has the cutest graphics on the condiments containers and carrying everything to the picnic table would be a breeze. I…
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How to Start a Fire Without a Match
My youngest son just had his Blue and Gold at Cub Scouts and was promoted to a Webelo. He’s is so excited for this rank, because they learn how to make a fire without a match. While he hasn’t earned his belt loop for this (Iron Chef), he has been practicing under very close supervision. He’s favorite way is the bird nest method. The bird nest method is a quick and easy way to start a fire that older kids can do with supervision following common sense fire safety. Never allow kids to start a fire without adult supervision and clear understanding of fire safety rules. Know the rules of…
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How to Use a Pie Iron
On our campout to Salt Springs Recreation Area we experimented using a pie iron I had gotten my husband for Christmas. This post should probably read “How Not to Use a Pie Iron”. I think we did absolutely everything wrong when we used it for the first time. So learn from our mistakes so that when you try it, you’ll be an expert Pie Iron Camp Chef. Seasoning The first thing you need to do with your new pie iron is to season it. No this isn’t added seasoning to your grilled cheese sandwich, this is seasoning your it before you use it so your food doesn’t stick to it.…
