camping

Summer Camp for Kids: Tinfoil Dinners

by Marie August 10, 2011

Summer Camp guest post by Carolyn of Cookin’ for my Captain. Everyone knows that one of the worst things about camping is dealing with the food. What to bring? What dishes do we need? Do we need butter? Did I forget the salt? Well, here is a quick and easy solution! These can easily be [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Camping

by Marie July 23, 2011

One of my favorite things about summer is going camping. There is just something magical about the outdoors. So I’m happy to be featuring some fun camping ideas and treats from over at the M&T Spotlight that would be perfect for your next trip outdoors! **Next week I’ll be featuring all things Harry Potter. I’ve joined [...]

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Camp Craft: Peanut Butter Bird Feeders

by Marie June 27, 2010

I’ve been loving the Summer Camp Crafts week over at Impress Your Kids. There are so many fun and creative ideas for camp. Today, Amanda is showing how to make a God’s Eye craft that doubles as a memory holder. And I’m joining the fun and sharing a craft I’ve done once before, but is [...]

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Chocolate Chip S’mores Surprise

by Marie May 27, 2009

Last weekend we toasted marshmallows up the canyon, but we only had chocolate chips for our S’mores. We’d never used chocolate chips before, so it was a new experience. Jordan and I ended up having ourselves a friendly competition to make the perfect S’more. Since we both think our own method is the most clever, [...]

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Toasty Fire Pit

by Marie June 18, 2008

A hot dog is not worthy of eating unless it’s cooked over a flame. Slow roasted and bubbly! Thanks to our little Fire Pit, we are enjoying lots of roasted treats. I grew up with a real “hole in the ground” fire pit and couldn’t wait to get my own. Eventually, we’d love to make [...]

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