Camping on Shine

Spark More Than Fire Out in the Woods

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By Hollie Reina The woods can be a wonderful place: they can challenge the body, envigorate the mind and even enlighten the soul. They can also be a place to kindle some romance. With a little imagination and a bit of planning, you can create a romantic retreat in the woods that turns a…

A cooler idea - perfect for your next tailgate

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Think about the evolution of coolers over the years.

First, there was the cheesy 99-cent styrofoam number -- how bad for the environment were those!

Manic Motherhood: If it's Labor Day, You Must be Camping...Or Crazy

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Labor Day is nearly here and you know what that means. Yes, we must stop wearing white shoes—although to be honest I’ve been never stopped. Does anyone really stop wearing white shoes just because of an arbitrary date on a calendar? That aside, to me,…

User post: Camping Food Does Not Have to Include the Word Dogs.

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I just got back from a great overnight camping trip. It was completely spur of the moment and I was amazed by the level of food we ate. No hot dogs for us. It was first class all the way and there was very little in the way of prep and equipment. You don't have to have an…

Leftover Breakfasts--or Not

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I'm in solidarity with the husband who eats cold pizza for breakfast! It makes a great change from cold cereal with fruit, and it takes care of leftovers. (I'm doubly blessed with thrift as an 11th-generation Yankee and a Depression baby.) Cold quiche is equally a…

10 Tips for Taking Food Outside

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Our list of tips for taking food outdoors will help you easily pack and plan a moveable feast. 1) Choose recipes that can be served at room temperature and don't require a knife and fork. Wait to dress salads until you reach your destination and are ready to eat. 2) For salads…

Camp Shine: Get outside idea no. 2 -- Backyard camping

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Our family loves to camp, but sometimes it gets tough to slip away for a weekend in the woods. Campsites seemed to have booked up early this year, which makes sense since more families are saving money on family travel by exploring the great outdoors. But if you're not able to go away to camp…

Ban the Crackberry! Mommy Greenest Checks Out

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Last weekend I packed up the chemical-free bug spray (gotta love that citronella scent),

User post: Camping Over Memorial Day - What do you cook?

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Camping Over Memorial Day - What do you cook?

I love camping. I love being outside, sleeping in a tent (I would sleep outdoors but we live in Washington and who knows when the next rain cloud shows up) & all of the delicious, probably not good for you food. I do the prep work…