Tuesday 12 June 2012

Make A List For Kids Camping

Packing for a camping trip often feels like a no-win situation. You'll need pack lists for different types of trips – there're separate rosters for RV trips, car camping trips, back-country trips, trips where we'll be mountain biking, river rafting, etc. Which type of camping attract you a bit? For me, I prefer the car or family tents camping trip.

Besides, today, I'd like to talk about the family camping. Camping with the family brings to mind a better, simpler time, especially for kids. Camping is especially good for kids, so if you can get them to take their earbuds out for five minutes to listen to a bullfrog calling out at dusk, or convince them that hiking to the top of a peak is not just character-building, but lets you see three states from the summit, they usually will think it's kind of cool. They absolutely will not admit this until they are 35 and want to sell off their own children, however. You must be patient.

I can clearly rememeber now. Two years ago, I took my kids camping so they can know the Big Dipper really exists, and they can hear real birds sing, not just cuckoos. But once I got out there, I realized I am no professional entertainer, I need these camping "toys" to help me. All of them fit into a kid's backpack. I don't hope that you have the same situation with me.

Here, I make a summary after my failed camping, hope that you can benifit from them. It's quite necessary to make a careful packing lists for you and your kids. There're 10 kids camping gears you can consider, camping lantern, camping tents, flashlight or headlamps, bug jar or kit(At night the fireflies turn it into a twinkling lantern. How magical is that?), compass(To show a kid how to use a compass with a map and he will learn a skill), star finder, water bottles, binoculars, whistle (a LOUD one to make sure your kids are around you), sunglasses(as they are more vulnerable to solar radiation since their eyes protective pigments are not fully developed).

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Monday 28 May 2012

Tents For Outdoor Garden Party

Many outdoor garden parties include a white marquee. Using a marquee provides shelter from weather conditions, but it can also help to create the ambiance of the party by decorating the area enclosed or covered by it.

As we all known that, an outdoor garden marquee is a lightweight structure that you can eaily erect to provide shelter from sun or rain. So you can use an marquee when hosting a garden party, wedding or any event where you need some protected space without bringing the party inside.

Party tents offer an ideal method of keeping guests dry during wet weather or shaded when the sun is directly above. However, there are a series of party tents come in many sizes. Events that can benefit from tents include revivals, weddings and festivals. Each tent is not the same and comes with benefits and disadvantages. Today, I'd like to introduce you three primary tents for you.

The first one is the traditional pole tent, it is the most popular style and can be used for a variety of events. Pole tents are useful during special events or during times when disaster relief shelters are needed.

Secondly, high peak tents, which are usually used for events that are going to last for a while or special events that need added wind and weather protection. The high peak tent is especially popular for wedding receptions.

Thirdly, the biggest advantage of the frame tent is that the need for a center pole is eliminated. Instead, the gazebo is supported by a frame put together with special hardware. The frame tent works well both indoors or out and allows for setup in a smaller area.

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Friday 18 May 2012

A Summer Garden Party

The summer vacation is just around the corner. Have you thought that how to spend a wonderful time with your sworn brothers or sisters? Or how do you plan to prepare a wonderful party for you children?  Here is a great way to celebrate with your friends for you, that is to have a summer garden party. How do you think about it?

However, a garden marquee can easily turn your gathering into an incredibly unique and classy experience for you and classmates. All what you need to do is ask yourself a couple of questions about your party such as when and where you would like to have your gathering so that you can prepare it well no matter buying a new one or hire one.

And before setting up your tent, tidy and manicure the garden. Mow the lawn, pull any errant weeds and plant new blooming flowers in the beds. Wipe down any tables and chairs, and clean any upholstered furniture. Then, set up your family tents or pop up tents, and set out lanterns, candles or torches. Next, decide on food themes and serving styles. Buffets work best for mingling, but require slightly more food per person than a plated, served meal. Appetizers and cocktails suffice for non-meal party times, such as mid-afternoon or late evening party. Moreover, prepare food in advance and store inside the house until moments before guests are expected to arrive.

At last, there is a piece of tips for you, warn your neighbours of your impending party, particularly if it is likely to involve a late night, music and your brother in law pretending to be a rock star on the karaoke machine!...or better still, invite them, the more the merrier!

Hope you a nice garden party. Have fun!

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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Tips For A Successful Family Camping

The summer is just around the corner. Have you ever go for a family camping? Or do you plan for a camping? If never, you have to bear in mind that, family camping trips will usually require you to have a larger camping tent which more than likely means that it will be either very difficult, or quite impossible for you to carry it on your back. Therefore, when you're going to purchase a tent, take into the size of the tent and weather condition you use it for into account. It means that, the tent you buy have to be decided on the basis of the weather condition you will be going on a camp to.

Tent camping is an inexpensive way to get started camping. Have you heard of the trailer camping? For lots of human being love camping, once they've experieced a tent camping, they'll tend to look at a trailer camping to continue their excursions, and make them easier.

A camp that is in a place of heat and humidity then it is essential to have a tent that has some flaps to open and keep the air coming in from the windows. You can use add on accessories like a portable fan inside the tent to keep you cool while on a trip. You can be tension free in any season that you plan to go whether it is fall or spring season. Checking the forecast for the days that you plan on going camping on will help you also to be better prepared for those days.

Moreover, except for your campsite, party tents, the best predictor of family camping success is the level of your preparation. The Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared” really has a place in the camping world. Your basic camping equipment for any outdoor experience should include at least the following: first aid kit, sleeping bags, camping mattresses, cots or foam pads, rain gear, flashlights, extra batteries, camping stove and fuel, camping lantern and fuel, water carriers, waterproof containers, sunscreen, insect repellent, camping cooler.

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Wednesday 18 April 2012

Make Time To Experience Sleeping Outside With Family!

Last week, my friend and I went for a travelling out of my living city. Such a wonderful trip. We planned to bring with a camping tent. However, at the night, we didn't use it. One of my friend, Emily said to me, she wants to sleep out of the tent. So I slept out of the tent with her, and another two friends, Jesscia and Clary slept in the camping tent we took.

Sleeping in the open air gives you a unique sense of freedom and a chance to be close to the nature closely. This is my first time to have this experience since I travel. Sometimes, I can't tell the magic in it, sleeping in the open aire. Especially the change from evening to night to dawn is something that is best witnessed without any roof. You may experience once if you have an opportunity. It'll be an unforgettable experience in your life.

Have you ever sleeping in the open air? If yes, how do you think of it? Staying outside all night could bring you close into contact with the nocturnal wildlife that might just give you some (pleasant or unpleasant) late night surprises. This is still interesting. You can't miss it.
The reasons why people enjoy sleeping in the open air would is as followed, first of all, it saves the hassle of carrying a pop up tent and make it at the end of the day. Although nowadays, tents are becoming lighter and smaller in pack sizes, having one is still a considerable load to carry with you.Besides, staying outdoor and hearing every single sound and seeing everything around you makes sleeping outside a more impressive experience than if you were covered by a Tent.

Whether you haven't spend time together with your family for a long time whatever reasons? Make time! Spending time together as a family is very important.It's the most important thing you can do to create, and keep, closeness within your family unit.

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Thursday 5 April 2012

Sleeping Outdoors

Sleeping outdoors is a great experience that can bring your outdoor adventures to new heights. Have you ever sleep outdoors? Absolutely, not, for me. I never sleep outdoors at the night no matter when I was alone, or even with family or friends. However, one of colleagues went camping last week, and she and her friends slept in their camping tents. After they came back, she told me excitedly, it was an excellent camping experience that slept outdoors for her.

Well, sleeping outdoors gives you more freedom as you are no longer dependent on hostels, lodges, or hotels. Of course, sleeping outdoors with nothing more than a tentas protection can be a challenge, why? As you must learn about how to find outdoor shelter, how to select a suitable camping tent, how to select a Camping spot for setting up your tent, and how to pitch your Tent. If you're quite familiar with all these questions about camping, you can begin your jouney and of cource enjoy your wonderful night with sleeping outdoors.

Maybe, you'll say, I can sleep without a tent. Yes, this really saves the hassle of carrying a gazebo and setting it up at the end of the day. And it's still a considerable load to carry with you although pop up tents are becoming lighter and smaller in pack sizes. Furthermore, it gives a unique sense of freedom and bring you close into contact with the nocturnal wildlife at night that haveing no roof above your head. Right, for me, I deem as well, staying outside and hearing every single sound and seeing everything around you makes sleeping outside a more impressive experience than if you were covered by a tent.

In brief, that's a wonderful experience no matter you sleep outdoors in a tent or not. Of course, safety is and should be an important consideration during your camping.

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Wednesday 21 March 2012

Take A Spring Camping

Take a spring camping, watch the sunrise and sunset.

Don't forget your camping tent.





Camping will help you lessen your pressure and keep you a good body. Bear in mind, keep smile.
Did you see those camping tents behind us.  We spend our night there wonderfully. You need to have a try.




Have a spring couple camping, spending your honeymoon in the small, cute camping tent. What a romantic thing.



Choosing pop up tents and spend your spring camping. You won't be regretful.