Camping Season 2013

Adventures in Camping

And it begins again! Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start to the summer camping season when people across the country are digging out the tent, trailer or big RV and loading up the cooler to escape into nature. It’s never been a secret that I love camping. Or that I really like all [...]

Camping with Kids; The Tent Edition

Tenting by the ocean

Well, I did it. I finally took my kids camping in a tent! Camping in the shoulder season can be a challenge because of the weather but with a trailer most of those issues are overcome. We had such a lovely time last year on Easter long weekend that we planned on doing it again [...]

4 More Camping Tips and Tricks

Bubble Wand Clothespin Holder

The kids and I played hookey last week and went camping! This was a very last minute trip and we were gone for 6 days during which I learned a lot. I learned that it is possible to plan, shop and pack for a week in less than 24 hours. And I also learned that [...]

Camping Adventures: Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground on the Shuswap

Sunset Bay Beach Campground

I have long thought that BC was beautiful and we’ve always loved spending time here so when we had the opportunity to move to Vancouver we held our breath and jumped in. Since moving here and exploring a bit more of the province I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s more than beautiful, it’s freaking [...]

Camping Tips and Tricks

Walking back to our campsite by the beach

I know, I know, you’ve heard it a million times from me before but my family REALLY loves camping. The Victoria Day weekend, also known as the unofficial start to camping season, is a few short weeks away and we’re ready to roll. I’ve talked about camping with the kids before but each adventure brings [...]

Glamping: Camping with Class

Barbie sure knows how to glamp...

What is glamping?  Looking at the root words, it’s camping, glamorously.  This conjures up images of large canvas tents, 4 poster beds with down duvets and 600 thread count cotton sheets sitting upon a Persian rug waiting for your personal butler to bring you breakfast in bed. I don’t know about you, but I can’t [...]

I Frickin’ Love Camping!

lee and billy reading

I’m so happy about the upcoming Victoria Day weekend it’s not even funny!  And the kids are anxious too; they’ve been staring longingly at the trailer since December. I love pulling into a campground, setting the kids loose, unpacking the chairs and sitting down to take it all in. I love crisp sunny mornings when [...]