Camping In Style

Fall is a GREAT time to Wash sleeping bags and bedding. Store in plastic bags or bins with lids to keep dust free. Tidy up loose gear scattered in the garage or in the house from Summer.  Look for sales on replacement gear.  Put a jar aside to save money for next years gear purchase.  Make a wish list for a Holiday Gift.  Research locations for next years trips.

Meal plan for dinner for two days . As always my goal is to have a high quality meal with less effort at the camp site so I can enjoy myself and deal with any issues with having small kids that might make cooking, cleaning and meal making a drag. The best way I know to do this is to pre cook as much as I can at home.  DAY 1 MEXICAN APPETIZER NIGHT Bake quesadillas on 350 in oven till cheese is soft, they can finish cooking at camp, you only need them to stick together. Pre grilled chicken marinated in ranch dressing and cilantro herbs. Cut up and heated on site. Pre cooked quesadilla in small corn tortillas, wrapped in foil and reheated to perfection. Can of black beans . Pico de gallo pre-made from grocery store. Avocados Sour cream Chips and salsa Margaritas DAY 2 MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI Mix with seasoning, bake on 400 to brown then turn down to 350 till fully cooked, then freeze. They will continue to cook when added to sauce at campsite. A slo...

DO NOT PANIC THIS IS ONLY CAMPING THIS LIST SHOULD BE CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Camp Kitchen Cook stove and fuel Boiling pot, fryer, saucepan, lids Spatula, tongs, wooden spoon Colander/strainer if your boiling pasta etc. Eating utensils plates, cups, bowls per person Salt/pepper/spices Plastic wrap/tin foil/plastic zipper bags Coolers Ice Food in plastic bins Paper towels Trash bags, plastic grocery bags Corkscrew - bottle opener 2-gallon water with spigot Or 5-gallon water carrier filled with drinking water Coffee pot Dishpan or restaurant bus tub Biodegradable dish soap Sponge, scraper instead of scouring pad Can opener opt. Extra table opt. Coffee mug, thermos cup opt. Thermos to keep coffee hot opt Sleeping and Comfort Airbed, pump or camp pad Sleeping bags or blankets, sheets Don’t forget an extra blanket Pillows Clothing - see list Milk crate sideways for nightstand opt. Hammocks opt. Whisk broom an...

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Taking it up a notch with unbreakable dishware.  Great for first night at the campground appetizer plate. Talavera Melamine Platter Anne Taintor Flask, Open Bar   A flask is perfect for camping, instead of bringing large bottles "I Love Not Camping" Paper Cocktail Napkins Though I make cloth napkins, I tend to use paper napkins when camping Click Clack Shake & Serve Unbreakable Shaker   What a great personal shaker that's unbreakable Enjoy our last months of easy camping weather while it last SEE Sisters On The Fly SEE Vintage Camping Coolers SEE Vintage Teardrop Camper

In my 20's the drink de jour was any beer someone brought or a Bacardi and coke In my 30's it was a Belvedere Martini, two olives, dry, up In my 40's drinking it's a glass of wine with an occasional cocktail or micro brew When I plan group camp trips I often make the first night "Happy Hour" at our site and ask my fellow campers to bring an appetizer. This is a great way to break in the weekend as well as an easy dinner for everyone who just set up camp and doesn't feel like cooking a full meal. BAR TOOLS TO HELP WITH  HAPPY HOUR AT THE CAMPGROUND Waiter Bottle Opener This type of opener is great and compact. It can cut the cap off of a wine bottle as well as open it and opens bottled beer and other beverages as well. Beverage Factory.com   Williams Sanoma   Cocktail Shaker Flip Top Shaker Stainless Steel Shakers  Plastic Shaker Blenders Are we making margaritas blended? If that...

Yesterday I stopped into our local Hills Flat Lumber and was completely sidetracked by all the cookware, I thought to myself "self, I said, what do you need to stock up on for camping this Summer" Located in Grass Valley, California   I think they had every size of dutch oven, even one the size you could bath in Cast iron, what's not to love A huge selection of tarps as well The one thing that caught my attention the most was the "Cooking with The Donner Party" cookbook Click here to find outside of Nevada County, California

What is it about vintage that makes us feel so cozy? I love efficiency and the newest gadget for sure but nothing makes me feel more hip, more grounded, more now then almost anything that looks vintage or is vintage. Here is a selection of new and old "vintage" coolers. Royal Crown Atlas 18 Picnic Cooler 5 Gallon Steel Belted Jug Old School Coca-Cola Cooler PEPSI COLA COOLER/ ICE CHEST TruAde Picnic Cooler Colman Stainless Steel SEE Camp Cocktails SEE Retro Camp Kitchen SEE Camping With Soul SEE Retro Glamping              

Use FREE shipping code for one time purchase  Code: THANKYOU click on image to link to site I recently started making Cloth Napkins for Everyday use. Check out my Camping In Style inspired napkins. Great as hostess gifts, for your trailer, pic nicks or just Camping In Style. I also do custom orders for the same price. You can find me at StackdEverydayNapkins.com or Etsy. Airstream Campers Campers Fishing Trip SOLD OUT River Fishing

Getting Ready For Summer Camping List of Gear you WANT see RETAIL THERAPY for ideas List of Gear you NEED see list of "Shopping Resources" to right of posts on HOME PAGE OR BLOGGER. R eview your CAMP CHECKLIST and go through your first aid kit to refresh and review what you want to work on till it's time to camp. Take a look at the cloths you have , if you have changed sizes you may need to start replacing SEE CLOTHS  for a list. If you have a kid you will want to consider their size change and needs too. SEE KIDS .  For ideas. Start doing a quick run through of the local thrift stores  for the items on your list. Plan on purchasing what you don't find at the thrift and discount stores the month before your first trip. Or try Lands End , Sierra Traders etc... for some GREAT deals. Play camping in your house to inspire your kids, DOG'S and husbands. Make a RESERVATIONS for a camp site if you haven't already Wipe and wash coolers....

Portable Propane Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Carafe   •  Fantastic portable propane powered coffeemaker •  No cords, stove, or percolator required •  Operates on a single standard 16.4 oz propane cylinder •  Easy to start - simply push the InstaStart™ auto ignition button to get the coffee brewing •  Authentic stainless steel carafe •  4,500 BTU for effective heating •  Delivers fresh brewed coffee in 18 minutes •  Easy to use, just like coffemaker at home •  Water reservoir cover opens, filter basket removes for easy cleaning •  Runs up to 4.4 hours on one 16.4 oz propane cylinder •  Maximum capacity is approximately 10 cups •  3 year warranty FREE SHIPPING FOR MEMORIAL DAY CLICK HERE  WATCH VIDEO HERE The type of percolator I use COMMENT: I wonder how this works in person, I prefer to use a peculator camping mostly becaus...

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