Spring Camping Gear Guide

Camping themed toys are in full rotation in our home right now! "I don't need therapy.  I just need to go camping." If you are a camper, you need gear for that hobby.  I've mindfully selected each recommendation based on our own camping experiences. My Spring Gear Guide i…

Are You Getting Ready for the First Trip of the Year?

S'mores is a camping tradition for us and many families.  I cannot wait for that first campfire of the camping season! Are you getting ready for the first camping trip of the year?  Me too!  As I'm writing this, we are two weeks away from our first trip of the year.  Our January trip wa…

Pros and Cons of Taking an RV Factory Tour

We took a factory tour at Grand Design in Middlebury, Indiana, last November and really enjoyed it! In the US, many of the RV's that we buy are all manufactured in one corner of Northern Indiana. Elkhart and Middlebury, Indiana are both homes to big RV names.  Many RV manufacturers offe…

What Inspired Our Family To Start Camping

Our home away from home is cozy and comfortable and makes it a welcome place to rest at the end of the day. Ask every person you know that camps what inspired them to start camping.  You will get a different answer from each one.  Many times, those answers are uncomplicated and unselfish.  Yo…