We have camper themed accents throughout our home.  This serving tray and dip bowl were a gift from a friend last year. Now that the Thanksgiving turkey is cleared from the table and Black Friday is over, it is time to start decorating for Christmas.  I have been known to go a bit overboard wi…

What made my list of camping gear for the ultimate RV and campers gift guide? Have you been eyeing new camping gear for next year?  My husband and I both have.  We have been mulling over potential big-ticket purchases for months.  I'm a deliberate shopper that researches, reads reviews and …

Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwiches are a baked twist on the classic French Ham and Swiss Sandwich. The Monte Cristo is most simply a ham and cheese sandwich with a side of jelly.  This sandwich became popular in the US as a toasted ham and cheese or French Sandwich. Specifically, it is a varia…

The South Yuba River where we swam while camping in California this summer. There is no such thing as the perfect camping trip.  However, the decisions you make before you get to the campground will make a big difference in the success of your trip.  I'm a planner.  It is in my nature.  Wh…