Camping Preparations
Lately, we’ve been really busy getting ready to go camping next week. I’m not an outdoor person (at all!!), but I know Chad (and hopefully the kids) will enjoy it, so I’m trying not to dread it too much! LOL
We’re going to be camping with Chad’s family and since most of them read my blog, I thought I’d share the things we’ve planned so far. I’m really nervous about forgetting stuff, so maybe we can all share our ideas and preparations and no one will forget anything!
1. We bought all of our camping equipment last week. We already had sleeping bags, so we bought a tent, camping dishes and utensils, a griddle that goes over the fire, pot, biodegradable dish soap, coolers, chairs, first aid kit, mountain pie irons and more stuff that I can’t remember. I’ll add to this list as I remember stuff.
2. For the kids so far, we bought a floatie-swimsuit for Ava (similar to this), a floatie-ring thing for Kelvin (similar to this except not so expensive!!), sand toys and I’m going to buy a squirt gun for Ava since I heard that the cousins have them.
3. For breakfasts, we’re thinking cereal or turkey bacon and eggs. I can’t think of much else.
4. For lunches, we’re thinking grilled cheese sandwiches, pasta salad (made at home) hot dogs, and other sandwiches with fillings we’re bringing for dinners.
5. For dinners, we’re thinking barbeque chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, hot dogs, hamburgers, and we had one other idea that I can’t remember. All the sandwiches will be made in our mountain pie irons.
6. For snacks, I’m going to bake and bring cookies and muffins and we’ll also bring convenience-food type snacks like chips and crackers and fruit snacks.
Boy, I’ve had all these ideas swirling in my head for the last week and I finally try to get them down on paper and I can’t remember most of them! I know I had way more meal ideas than I was able to write about. I guess I’ll have to add to it tomorrow after I’ve slept. It’s been a very long day!
Anyway, I’d love to hear everyone else’s ideas (whether you’re camping with us or not). Feel free to leave a comment or link to your own post about it. I could use the inspiration!
Posted: July 13th, 2009 under Random Thoughts.
Comments: 10
Comments
Comment from Ruth
Time: July 14, 2009, 6:51 am
What kind of camping trip is this going to be? In point #1 you mention buying “pot” for the trip!!!LOL! Hope you all have a great time. It’s lots of work camping with kids, but they really have a lot of fun. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return.
Comment from kelley
Time: July 14, 2009, 8:17 am
LOL! Now I for sure don’t want to miss *this* camping trip! If there will be “pot” all I think I will need to bring is my camera! 
Comment from Lora
Time: July 14, 2009, 8:32 pm
Wow, girls, get your minds out of the gutter!! I meant a pot for cooking food in! LOL
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Comment from Amy
Time: July 15, 2009, 7:59 pm
You camp way more ‘luxurious’ than we do . . . maybe that’s why I dislike camping so much! Where’s my hotel room
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Comment from Kimmy
Time: July 16, 2009, 12:56 pm
I haven’t read this blog yet, but from a quick glance, it looks like I’m going to pick up a for tips and reminders when I do my packing
I think Kelley wants to join in on the “pot” and have us take pictures for her
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Comment from Kimmy
Time: July 17, 2009, 12:12 am
I’m still putting my list together, but I wanted to make sure I suggested a couple things for you to bring.
A broom- to sweep out the tent. They get pretty dirty quick, espicially with kids.
A clothes line- to hang up what towels and swimsuits.
A rub- to wipe your feet off before going into the tent.
Towels and rags- beath towels and dish towels and dish rags.
Hand sanatizer- for after using the bathroom.
Bug spray and fly swatter- for getting rid and killing bugs.
Table cloth- for a nice clean surface to eat off of and easier to clean than the wood surface of the picnic table.
Garbage bags- to put your trash in.
Lanterns and flashlights- for at night.
Cooking utensils- that won’t melt from the heat of the fire.
Tea kettle- to warm up water for hot drinks or even for waching dishes with.
Folding chairs (one for Ava too )- to sit around the fire.
I’m sure there’s more, but it’s past 1a.m. and my eyes hurt from staying up so long.
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Comment from Kimmy
Time: July 17, 2009, 12:23 am
Can you tell I’m tired with all my spelling errors?!
…to hang up WET towels… (not “what”)
A RUG- to wipe your feet off… (not “rub”)
…BEACH towels and dish towels… (not “beath”)
I know there are other erros, but these are the ones I thought I might need to clarify. I figured you’d be able to figure out the other ones on your own pretty easily.
BTW some of the things I listed for you haven’t even made it on my own packing list yet. Watch me forget them. I might have to borrow a few things from you
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Comment from Laurie
Time: July 20, 2009, 8:49 pm
Great suggestions, Kimmy! I would have forgotten and not think of some of the things on your list.
Some other optional items:
A hammer – to pound your stakes in (or you can always find and use a rock)
A rake – to clean off your camp site from leaves, twigs, rocks and branches (esp., under your tent – you don’t want to sleep with a rock poking at you!)
Aloe Vera gel rub – in case you get sun burnt
Don’t forget some board/card games.. if you are into it.
Comment from Laurie
Time: July 20, 2009, 8:50 pm
Oh, a good book (if you want to read), and Bible or other church publication (for the Sabbath)
Comment from Laurie
Time: July 13, 2009, 10:36 pm
Looks like you are all set!
You are way more prepared than I am. We already have a tent, an air mattress, a sleeping bag for Jordan & Aubrey, a camping grill, and coolers. We still need to get a jug for drinking water (unless we borrow one from Jeb’s parents’), gas tank for the grill, and camping chairs.
I plan to bring the pack-n-play for Amberly to sleep on and do diaper changes. I just ordered a FP on-the-go potty (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K7IF1O/ref=ox_ya_oh_product) for the kids. I figured it will be easier and less ‘scary’ for them to go potty in the portable potty than the outhouse. I just hope it arrives before we leave for camping!
For food, we plan to make kabobs for some of the meals. I still have to make out our meal menu for when we get our camping groceries.