March 2011
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Too Big for the Pack-N-Play, Too Small for the Air...
The trickiest part of the camping experience always seems to be the sleeping arrangements. It is especially hard when the camping child has reached the age of 18-30 months. Too big for the Pack-n-Play, too small for the air mattress, causing major questioning in regards to what kind of sleeper to get for the little explorer.
In the past, I have found that the best sleeping arrangements for ...
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Great Blog Having a Great Giveaway!
GoodHiker.com is another great blog for the outdoor kids! They are also having a fun giveaway in honor of the start of Spring! Be one of the first one hundred to enter and get your free Certified Good Hiker Kit~
Go here to view the details: http://www.goodhiker.com/2011/03/20/hello-spring/
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Hiking: Lose a Mile, Gain Some Memories
Over the years the joy of hiking has evolved for me: going from a three hour eight miler up Conundrum (in my most fit of days) to a leisurely stroll near Horsetooth at 41 weeks pregnant. (Pictured)
Rediscovering hiking with small children has been an adventure in and of itself. For those with children under five, hiking can still be an adventure, you may just not make it up to the tippy top of...
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Socks: A Commentary
For those of you who have experienced the joys of camping over 10,000 feet you know how necessary it is to pack a good sock. Keeping those tootsies warm in the evening and overnight is highly underrated.
For the adults I have to recommend the SmartWool socks- not only are they fun but they are comfortable, warm and odor free! The other benefit? Wool naturally manages moisture which is helpful if...
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Gear Pick of the Day!
It has been a while since the last update but I am finally back on track here at The Happy Campers. January and February are the outdoor downtime in our household…but now that Spring has sprung I am going to get some more helpful tips out there before camping season begins~
The gear pick of the day today is:The Cocoon by phil&teds (www.philandteds.com)
For those of you who have...