Camping with teens and tweens is a little different than camping with younger children. While little ones are easily distracted by coloring, butterflies, and goldfish crackers, older kids are a little more difficult to impress. After the initial excitement of getting to the campsite and setting up the tent (or camper) and gear wears off,…
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DIY Paracord Water Bottle Holders
I laugh when people ask me what I’m doing for Mothers’ Day. No fancy brunches here. As a Mom of kids that play spring sports, I’ve spent the last 11 of them at the ballpark lined up on the sidelines with all the other team moms. These DIY Paracord Water Bottle Holders make great gifts…
Make Paracord Zipper Pulls
Camp! That magical place filled with silly songs, new friends, canoeing, swimming, and of course, crafts! Camp wouldn’t be the same without a keepsake craft or two to take home. A great camp craft, like these Paracord Zipper Pulls, is one that can be made with a few simple supplies and some basic instructions that…
12 Tween Travel Tips to Banish Bad Attitudes
Thanks so much for visiting! Because of all the interest in my travel printables, I’ve created a separate site all about family travel with teens and tweens. You can find even more travel printables, adventures, gear and gift guides, and much more at Meander & Coast. I can’t wait for you to see all the…
Campfire Wishing Stones Craft
One of the best ways to keep kids entertained while camping is to have a great stash of camp crafts ready to make. These “wishing stones” are made with melted crayons, and no two are ever the same. Find some smooth stones on your nature scavenger hunt, or bring some with you, along with a…
