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The Almost Original Chex Mix
Chex Mix is such a classic snack and I have been craving it lately. I remember having it as a kid and loving it. I haven’t had the homemade mix in a very long time. A seven hour road trip to our next camping adventure seemed like a great time to make it to snack on as we drive. Original Chex Mix Recipe You can find the original recipe for Chex Mix here. It has all the calorie counts and nutritional information that you may need. It is also a great reference to follow. The great thing about this mix is the ability to switch out ingredients to those you…
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Stocking Stuffers For Campers 2018
It’s getting closer to Christmas and a great time to start thinking about what to put in the stockings of your favorite campers. Here is a list of some of my favorite finds. Socks Our family loves socks, the crazier the better. These would be perfect as a stocking stuffer and to wear camping of course. Men’s What man wouldn’t want a pair of Bigfoot socks. You can find them here. Women’s A cozy pair of camping socks for women. You can find them here. Kids Ok, so the kids might not like getting socks for Christmas, so make sure to get a pair that are a fun print…
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Our Favorite Florida Beaches
Having transplanted to Florida from the midwest over ten years ago, we have come to love the beaches of Florida. There is nothing like sitting on a beach, listening to the waves and watching your kids play in the surf. We have been to a lot of beaches in Florida and are still discovering new ones to explore, but we have our favorites. Here is a list of our top 5. Ponce Inlet Ponce Inlet is located just south of Daytona Beach. This is our go to beach. We come here a lot and if we have family visiting, this is the beach we take…
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Gifts For Campers
Trying to find the perfect gift for someone can be such a time consuming ordeal. I have put a list together of ideas for that camper in your life. Hopefully the list will help you in your quest to find the perfect gift. National Park Passes The cost of an annual National Park Pass is $80. This is a great bargain for families who like to travel to different parks. The pass is for one adult and up to three additional adults over the age of 16 per standard vehicle. Kids, 15 and under are free. To purchase the pass or to read about the features of the pass click…
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Cool Camping Finds for Your Dog
Dogs are considered a part of the family. Of course you would like to take them camping with you. Make sure to find a pet friendly park. Two that I have already written about are Fort De Soto and Hart Springs. Both have restrictions on where pets are allowed, but dogs are welcomed in the campgrounds. Dogs need camping gear too. Here is brief list of things to consider when camping with your dog. Water Bottle If you plan on taking your dog walking throughout the park, it’s important they have clean, fresh water. This portable water bottle has worked great for us and Ellie. You can find it here.…
