Glamping Tips for the Ultimate Camping Experience

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October 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel

Love the idea of a relaxing weekend in nature but enjoy the comforts of home? Plan your perfect experience with our best glamping tips, glamping checklist and planning journal!

You’re a camping enthusiast, but you don’t want to be roughing it. The solution? Glamping! Glamping is the newest trend in luxury camping, and it’s taking the world by storm. It combines glamour with a little bit of roughing it to create an experience that can’t be found anywhere else.

In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know before heading out to the great outdoors on your next glamping trip – from what kind of equipment you’ll need to how best to pack for your adventure. We even have a glamping printable to help you plan your perfect trip!

What is glamping?

Glamping is short for “glamorous camping.” It’s a way to have the best of both worlds: explore nature while still feeling like you’re home. Imagine waking up in your luxury tent, hiking through beautiful scenery and then returning back to it at night. Glamping can happen anywhere – from tents on beaches or riverbanks to yurts in forests!

Glamping vs. camping

A camper will be happy with sleeping on the ground without any luxuries whatsoever – while a “glampers,” by comparison, would expect an air mattress at the very least!

Glamping is different from traditional camping in that it’s a more luxurious experience. Often, glampsites will include amenities like fire pits, heated tents and even butlers to help you get settled!

Glamps are always prepared for everything because they know what it takes to create this experience of being out in nature but still feeling like home.

What does glamping mean?

The word “glamp” comes from glamorous campers who would set up their sites with all sorts of amenities that are usually found indoors such as beds, couches and rugs. The world of glamping includes everything from staying in a gorgeous cabin to the perfect glamping tent.

How to pick a glamping tent

If you’re interested in keeping your experience having all of the comforts while still being close with nature, you’ll want a tent that serves your needs. But what should you look for?

Before choosing your tent, think about where you want to go glamping and how much space you need for the items you want to have on hand. Most glamping trips include air mattresses, so take that into consideration as well.

How to go glamping

In our printable glamping packet you’ll have not only glamping ideas, but glamping tips, and plenty of space to make note of everything you need for your ultimate camping experience.

So what makes a glamping trip amazing? Plan your best trip with these glamping tips:

Get a good night’s sleep- Make your sleeping quarters into a luxurious place to relax and get the rest you need. Instead of a sleeping bag, enjoy a comfortable bed and soft bedding.
Eat great food- No hot dogs on a stick will do for your DIY glamping trip! Plan out meals that are delicious and celebrate your mini vacay!
Stay organized- The most important way to make sure things go smoothly is to do the prep work and planning ahead of time with our planning packet that includes a glamping checklist.
Stay entertained- Plan relaxing, fun activities that will help you and you’re camping buddies enjoy nature while also sipping on a nice glass of rose!

Glamping Checklist Printable

If all of these sound like a lot, you’ll love the 4 page Glamping printable packet that will guide you and help you plan your best trip with easy DIY glamping ideas and a glamping packing list!

Included in the Glamping Printable Bundle

Glamping Tips
Glamping Checklist
Glamping Planner

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I hope you enjoyed our best glamping tips and learned how easy it is to combine comfort and adventure. Happy glamping, friends!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your glamping experiences. Leave a comment of your glamping accommodations here on Pinterest!

From national parks to backyard camping, whatever your destination, take a look at these Glamping Ideas for the Girls. Pin to Pinterest.

From traditional to luxury, under the night sky stars or under the fairy nights, these Overnight Camping ideas are for everyone and also include a camping packing list! Pin to Pinterest.

Camping tents, tree houses or glamping accommodations with private bathrooms these Summer Camp Hacks and Tips are perfect for the kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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FREE Beach Packing List Printable

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August 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Free, Instagram, Travel

Forget nothing with this free printable beach packing lists. Indoor and outdoor beach vacation must have to add to your suitcase for you, the kids, and if you must pack for him, the spouse!

FREE Beach Packing List Printable

Heading out for a beach trip provides most of us with a ton of excitement, plenty of impatience and most importantly…and absent mind. It is extremely easy to forget how to pack for a beach trip properly.

What to bring to the Beach?

If you haven’t forgotten the kids, the consider having backed for the beach a win. To lower your anxiety, remember that there are often many stores around the beach including low-budget stores like Walmart, Dollar General the The Dollar Tree.

However, it is nice to have an idea of things you need for the beach when you are home. Start gathering beach packing list supplies like a swimsuit, beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, beach games, SPF protective clothing and more.

Nobody would blame you if you forgot something important, but why make such mistakes? Instead, here is a nice little guide to keep you out of such trouble:

Standard Packing List

It all starts with the ride or flight there. The last thing you want to do is go out the door without some of these essentials.

● Identification
● Passport
● Maps
● Wallet
● Cash
● Credit Cards
● Traveler’s Checks
● Emergency Contact Sheet in Wallet
● Cell Phone
● Charger
● Camera
● Snacks
● Memory Cards/Batteries
● Medical Insurance Information

When you hit the road, you will need these things at a minimum. If you are flying, riding the train or traveling via some other means, be sure you also have your boarding passes and various travel specific items ready to go.

Bathroom Checklist

No beach bum can do without the basics in the bathroom, right? Here are some of the more obvious items you will need on your trip:

● Dental care/toothpaste/toothbrush/floss
● Body care/Soap/Moisturizer/Shampoo
● Deodorant
● Cologne/Perfume
● Hair Items/Brush/Comb/Blow Dryer/Hair Spray/Mousse
● Shaving Cream/Shavers
● Contact Lens Supplies
● Hand Sanitizer
● Cotton Balls
● Nail Polish/Remover
● Makeup Supplies/Makeup
● Aloe Vera (Sunburn)
● First Aid Kit
● Medications
● Toilet Paper
● Feminine Products

What to Wear to the Beach

Well you certainly will need clothes. Here are the beach clothing basics with some commonly forgotten items:

● Extra Bathing Suits
● Casuals
● Formals
● Socks
● Shoes/Flip Flops/Water Shoes
● Underwear/Lingerie
● Belts
● Pajamas
● Hats
● Sunglasses

Outdoor Beach Packing List

Finally what to back for the beach outdoors. This list of beach specific items is not all inclusive, but it is pretty darn close. Start here and work your way out and you should be pretty much covered for your trip.

● Coolers
● Hydrating Bottles
● Drinking Water
● iPod/Tablet
● Radio
● Snorkel
● Swimming Goggles
● Sunscreen
● Hats
● Umbrellas
● Beach Chairs
● Towels for Beach
● Swimming Fins
● Frisbee
● Football
● Beach Games
● Wipes
● Bug Spray
● Citronella
● Blanket
● Beach Bag
● Vinegar (in case of jellyfish sting)
● First aid kit
● Surfboard
● Snacks

This list of things to remember to pack for a beach trip is far from complete because not everyone does the same things on the beach. It is, however, a pretty solid list to get you started. If you have any suggestions for additions to the list, let us know!

Beach Vacation Must Haves

We now have includes two free beach vacation packing lists in our free printable library. A new and improved list and our old list. The new complete beach packing list includes a blank packing list for you to add your own items.

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Going to the beach? You will want to take a look at this HUGE LIST of Beach Tips, Tricks and Hacks on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

When you visit the beach, keep the cries of “I’m bored” away. Download our Printable Beach Games PDF. Pin to Pinterest.

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Kid’s Camping Journal Printable

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July 19, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Create a memorable outdoor adventure with this Kid’s Camping Journal Printable. Using guided prompts have your child share favorite events, who they traveled with, memories and more. Continue the tradition each year and add to your camping printable as a kid’s camping logbook.

Kid’s Camping Journal

Many of us have taken our kids camping and it was a great experience. However, there is a way to take your camping adventures a step further. If you’d like to get your kids even MORE involved in the camping experience, then it’s time to check out a camping journal. I want to walk you through how to utilize a kid’s camping journal and how it can be a great asset to learning.

Camper’s Profile

I love the idea of a camping journal because kids camp more than once in their lifetime. Each time you take your child camping, they can have a new profile. It’s so fun to look back on the camper’s profile and see what age, grade, location, etc, for each camping trip. Putting together the camper’s profile is one of the best parts for kids and creates a memory page you can keep forever!

Camping Education

When we do something with our kids, we strive to make it a little educational. I have found that this camping journal for kids is an excellent way to teach them about camping and where it all started. Everything we do didn’t just happen, there is always a story behind it and a camping journal is a great way to track that history!

Camping Education Answers:

What is Camping? Camping is a _____ activity. It is usually done _____ for _____ . (These can all be personalized to your child.)

Who is Thomas Hiram Holding?Thomas Hiram Holding is the founder of modern recreational camping. He made the first camping handbook in the world.

Camping Buddies

Whether your child is going off to camp with a recreational group or you are taking them camping, they always meet someone new. It’s always a lot of fun to get their information, so that you can keep in touch. There is space in this camping journal for kids to be able to keep track of their camping buddies and even get in touch with them when they get home and get settled. Perhaps a future pen pal!

Camping Lessons

You can’t live if you don’t learn. While camping, your child is bound to learn a lot from camping. This camping diary will allow your child to keep track of what they have learned from camping. It’s fun to use this journal as a memoir as well. Your child can hold onto these journals and look back to see what they’ve learned through their camping experiences.

Extra Options

I have to say that this camping notebook is an excellent way to add to a kid’s camping experience. Some of the extra options of this camping journal that I really like is that your child can keep track of their favorite memories, draw or paint their favorite scenes, and even add to their camping photo wall. Print every where and you can keep a running journal and watch your child age.

And for you and to create family memories, grab this The Camping Logbook (Camping Journal) to Record Your Adventures.

Use this camping journal to record the details of your camping adventures so you can look back on and share experiences and favorite spots. Use fill-in the blank pages that act as a guided prompt to write in such camping details such as location, date, notable amenities and attractions, who shared the trip, who you met, favorite events, and things to avoid next time.

Camping Games

Do you need a few games to keep you busy while you camp? There are plenty of ways to keep children entertained while outdoors. Keep this camping journal by their sleeping bag at night. You can also find creative ideas in our overnight camping ideas including camping crafts and camping games. We have a large series of Outdoor Games for Night or print our Flashlight Scavenger Hunt for fun memories and family traditions.

You’ll enjoy camping with your child and ensuring they are learning as much as possible while being in nature. Continue this tradition by printing new pages each year and creating a yearly camping logbook for kids!

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And make sure you download this Hiking Journal and Hiking Trails Bucket List for the Adults too!

Going on an outdoor adventure? Also take a look at our Camping Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Going overnight camping? In our Camping at Night Hacks and Tips post, download these Outdoor Games for Kids to Play at Night! Pin to Pinterest.

Free Camping Packing List Printable

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July 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel

Worry less about what to pack and more about the excitement of the trip . This free camping list printable will keep you organized on your next camping adventure. Full list of camping supplies for the family.

Going on a camping trip is a great deal of fun, but it can be a bit of a nightmare if you don’t arrive prepared. For this reason, packing is a very important aspect of your camping trip.

What do you bring camping?

There are four primary areas to think about on a camping trip and things you simply must pack for each. Here is a quick overview to get you started:

Shelter

Your shelter is one of the primary things you will need on a camping trip and you have to give some serious thought to it based on where you are camping. Unless you are staying in an RV or camper, you will need to determine how you plan to sleep. Will you go the route of sleeping under the stars, or will you use a tent?

Perhaps you are planning on doing an old fashioned lean-to and rough it like the people of old. Whatever the case may be, you have to pack the supplies needed to make it happen.

Regardless of which method you plan to use, pack an extra blanket or two and a high quality sleeping bag for each person.

Camping Food and Sustenance

Again, you have to consider whether you are bringing food or hunting your food. Either way, you need to pack some food for emergency because hunting is not always successful.

If you are cooking, then bring foods that are easy to make over a fire and that will not attract a ton of animals such as bears. Canned beans, eggs, sausage, marshmallows, sandwich stuff and hot dogs are good examples of foods to bring. Dehydrated foods are good as well. Just be sure all food is in bear proof containers to prevent smells from emanating into the forest.

If you are hunting your food, be sure you are properly licensed and bring it along. Bring your fishing tackle and gear and perhaps your firearm if you are hunting that type of food. Some prefer to carry a bow and arrow. Whatever your method of hunting, be sure you bring plenty of gear.

Finally, make sure you bring cooking gear if you are making your food at the site. You will need a pot, grill top, utensils, coffee pot, spatula and something to boil water in should your water run out. Bring a bit more than you think you need if possible.

Clothing

Clothing is not something you need to pack heavily as you will be living a minimized lifestyle in the woods. Pack plenty of good, warm clothing if you are heading into cold weather and a warm coat. Most people bring two changes of clothes so that they can rotate their outfits each day. Bring separate sleeping clothes so that you can air out your gear each evening or wash them as needed. Extra socks and an extra pair of boots are advisable if you have room in your pack.

Emergency

This section can be as large or small as the area demands. For example, if you live in the area of the country where bears are quite common, you need to have bear spray and a sidearm at least. First aid kits are also necessary along with extra bandages, a splint, allergy meds and some antibacterial spray. Sunscreen is always a good thing to keep as well as a good, safe bug spray.

Finally, make sure you have a means of communication to the outside world if you are going deep into the woods. A cell phone is important these days, as well as a good solid compass that you can trust. Never put anything above your safety and know your limitations.

This should get you the majority of what you need for your packing, but be sure to consider your own personal needs as well. Some folks need specific foods or medicines and that should always be top of the list. Also, make sure you keep identification on you as well in case you get lost or disabled.

Free Camping Packing List

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Camping Printables

Save these Camping Games for Kids. This set of the Best camping games includes directions and supply list using many supplies that are found at a campsite.

Also take the kids on a treasure hunt around the campsite with this Camping Scavenger Hunt!

Make sure you take a look at the best Camping Tips and Hacks for your next adventure!

The Best Airplane Activities for Kids + Airplane Toys for Toddlers

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

Traveling with children can be frazzling. Turn a crazy trip into a relaxing trip by prepping ahead with the best airplane activities for kids and toddlers. A list of airplane toys for toddlers, kids activities, what documents are needed for travel and more. Happy travels!

Traveling with kids can be tough! Does anyone get more scared of the plane ride over the actual trip? When I fly with my five, I always plan weeks in advance what I will carry on the plane (the suitcase contents tend to be thought of more last minute!) That being said, I did my research and came up with some Airplane Activities for Kids. These are idea for kids ages 2 and up (though many of them can be modified to fit your younger child!)

What documents are needed when flying with a child?

For children under the age of 18, TSA does not require identification. Adult companions will need a valid form of identification.

If a child is flying as an unaccompanied minor, you must organize with the airline. You will need to pay for an unaccompanied minor service. The adult dropping off the child must have identification as well as the adult picking up the child. In most airports, even if you are not flying, an adult may go through security to pick up the child at the gate. This can occur after getting a pass from the airline at the check-in desk.

How do you travel with kids on a plane?

If your child finds interest in new environments, flying might be very successful for them. Despite the distractions, it’s important to fly equip with activities and toys to distract your toddlers and kids.

When traveling, have a thin blanket, socks, a cardigan or sweatshirt for comfort. It is important to also bring snacks. Layovers, open restaurants and an airline snack cart and be quite unpredictable. A happy child is usually a full child. Bring snacks your child doesn’t have often so it feels a bit like a treat.

Airplane Activities for Kids

In order to create happy travels for kids, you need happy distractions!

Every time the kids and I traveled, I picked up one of these Mosaic Sticker Craft Kids for Kids. They buy time. The buy multiple times because the kids will do one (which takes away), put it away and then move on to do another one later (again it takes awhile.) If you have little hands that can get distracted by this activity, I swear by these mosaic sticker art kits for kids.

Before you go, make your own DIY Altoid Tin Craft, a Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

Have a LEGO lovers? Make make this DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Spirograph Travel Playset | Get it Here

Word Building Travel Kit | I Heart Crafty Things

Printable Travel Games – Battleship, Tic Tac Toe, Bingo, Crazy 8s ,Dot Game and more | Moms Mini Van (We also have printable Road Trip Car Games for when you get there!)

DIY Portable LEGO Kit with Printable Activity Cards | Fun at Home with Kids

Free Tetris Printable Board, Games Pieces and Rules. | Frugal Coupon Living

Free Busy Bag Ideas and Printables | Mother’s Niche

We also think you will love our Airplane Bingo (or tic-tac-toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Road trip Pictionary Book (also great for airplanes!) | Lalymom

Travel Coloring Cases (out of mini first aid kits) | Family Fresh Meals

No paint is needed for these Reusable Color with Water Activity Pads | Get a 3 pack Here.

Create a Printable game Binder | Creative Mama on a Dime

Create an Eye Spy Bag | Six Sisters Stuff

Travel with Wikki Stix and Create Shapes and Characters | Purchase HERE and HERE

Make a Travel Snack Container (with free printable label) | Happiness is Homemade

Travel with Window Clings | How to Be Awesome at Everything

If you create the time or talent to create some of the ideas above, take a look at these other Airplane Activities for Kids you can buy for kids on Amazon. Many of them have 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime if you are a last minute shopper! Don’t forget you can get a FREE Month Trial of Prime if you don’t want a full years service.

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Crayola Twistables
Wikki Stix
Headphones
Ipad or Kindle
Mini Play-Doh
UNO and other Kids Card Games
Travel Spirograph Playset and other Travel Games
Water Wow Books
Wet Ones Travel Wipes
Rolling Backpack (Bonus with stuffed animal strap!)

Other items to consider packing for your kids flight: window clings, socks, sweatshirt, light blanket, snacks for baby, snacks for toddlers, snacks for kids, an empty water bottle (fill after security), and a headphone splitter (if using one electronic device for multiple kids!)

Enjoy the flight!

Forget the airplane. Stay home! Enjoy these over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

Planes, trains and automobiles – if you are in the car too, look at these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Traveling during summer? Enjoy this Summer Bucket List for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Hersheypark Opens Daily For Summer

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June 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Entertainment, Travel

Well if you ask me what is on our family bucket list for 2021, it is a visit to Hersheypark. Since moving to Virginia from Florida, we have tried year after year to get to Hersheypark. Just when the kids were getting old enough to make a (fun) day of it, 2020 struck.

Hersheypark 2021

Ready for some good news? Hersheypark is now open daily for summer. All of your favorite things, a 121-acre theme park with more than 70 attractions, a full water park and a zoo, The Boardwalk water park and all-new The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio.

The Chocolatier Restaurant

If you are a fan of Hershey, or perhaps new to the park like our family, be sure to check out the largest restaurant in Hershey, The Chocolatier. This is an all-new, full-service restaurant, bar, and patio open year-round in Hershey’s Chocolatetown. The space features nods to past and present elements from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and two bars including a second story patio with a bar that provides panoramic views of Hersheypark… yes, please!

The Chocolatier menu showcases classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate served from an open kitchen. Try the Ferris Wheel Sampler, Cocoa-Dusted Beef Short Ribs, Chicken & Waffles, Heath Bar Crusted Salmon, milkshakes or Reese’s Peanut Butter Hummus (say what?)

Offering 290 seats inside and around 150 seats outside, The Chocolatier occupies the entire second floor and includes an adjacent outdoor patio and bar with never-before-seen views of Hersheypark. Enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks or whatever. Guest do not need a ticket to visit. It is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily this summer.

For menus, hours and more information, follow @TheChocolatierHersheypark on Facebook and @HersheyparkEats on Instagram.

Three Parks in One

Let’s get to the fun of it? What, Ashley the fun is not eating. Okay, well you might find me parked in The Chocolatier, but eventually I do have to burn off all those chocolate calories.

Hersheypark is now open until Labor Day followed by September weekend. Guests of all ages can enjoy three parks in one this summer with more than 70 rides and attractions, weather permitting; The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park (open May 29-Sept. 6) with one million gallons of water; and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park when accessing the zoo through the Hersheypark bridge during posted park hours.

If you area roller coaster lover, 2021 is a special year for you. The Comet coaster, the oldest at Hersheypark, turns 75 and Candymonium coaster, the newest, tallest, fastest and longest coaster, delights thrill-seekers for its first full year. I will be ridding both!

For 2021, enjoy entertainment offerings, including enhanced Hershey Character interactive experiences and photo “Sweet Greets” in new locations throughout the Park, as well as new Our Friends from the Sea experiences. Sea lions Colby and Ripley and seal Cocoa will be joined by two seal pups, Harper and Cobh, this summer in the Aquatheatre. Shows resume daily, with a new Flippered Friends and Family offering to come in June where guests can meet and feed the animals, take photos and experience the magic of marine mammals up close.

The Kicker!?!

For a limited time, Everyone Pays Kids’ Price at Hersheypark. Guests who purchase tickets online can save and enjoy the sweetest thrills of the season for $52.95. For more information, visit www.Hersheypark.com. This offer expires 6/30/21.

The Official Resorts of Hersheypark

Let’s talk about where to stay at Hersheypark. Choose three accommodations: The Hotel Hershey luxury accommodation, Hershey Lodge resort and Hersheypark Camping Resort campground. Each resorts offers different features making it the perfect location for each family. For rates and additional information, visit www.Hersheypark.com/official-resorts/packages.

See you at Hersheypark!

Road Trip Hacks and Tips

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June 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Road Trip Hacks and Tips

Traveling on the road for more than an hour can be exhausting. Especially when going anywhere with the kids! We put together some of the most cleaver mom hacks to help you on your next road trip with the kids. From notebooks and games that distract, to an accountability system on the sun visor, to ways to store snacks and miscellaneous items, we are by your side on your next road trip adventure! Happy travels!

First, keep the kids entertained with games. These 12 games to play in the car require very little supplies. These printable car games include conversation cards, license plate tag checklist and our road trip scavenger hunt! They help eliminate the dreaded question of “are we there yet?”

Want less. Instead try only our Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. This is our free gift to you!

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Distract the kids with our free printable Road Trip Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Altoid Tin Craft Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Print this free printable Tetris Game to busy yourself with time.

Use a shower caddy as a Fast Food container! | Lookie What I Did (buy shower caddy here)

Take a picture of where you parked your car so you can easily find it when you return.

Always reaching for the kids’ drinks when they drop them? Put those sippy cups on a leash! | Make It, Love It

Traveling with kids, this road trip idea is genius! Pull off each hour along the way. | Neat Nest Organizing

Turn a magnetic baking sheet into a travel tray for eating, playing, and more! | A Spotted Pony

You can also purchase this Snack & Play Travel Tray.

Use a flort remote control holder to store accessories/toys for kids and keep the seats protected. | Ikea Hackers (buy a Flort remote control holder here)

Don’t be stuck without first aid! Make this Car First Aid Kit to always have emergency needs when you’re on the go. | My Frugal Adventures

Play the Alphabet Race with this printable travel game | Handmade Charlotte

Keep car cup holders clean with silicon cupcake holders. | Kids Activity Blog (buy cupcake liners here)

Make Road Trip Clips. If everyone’s clip is up at the next stop (no poor behavior) they get a treat! | Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Turn a DVD case into a coloring case. | Stacy Vaughn

Get creative. Make a Kid’s Travel Binder – they won’t even know they are learning! | Living Well Mom (but we also like this one and this one)

Don’t forget the older kids with these Road Trip Games for Teens and Tweens | Landeelu

How about a shower basket to store your kid’s “essentials?” | Grey House Harbor (buy a shower basket here)

My child is constantly unbuckling the baby car seat. This has been a must for us both for road trips and every day travel – Seat Belt Buckle Guard.

A cereal container can easily transform into a car trash can. | BHG (buy cereal container here)

Maybe everyone will stop asking “Are we there yet” with these 20 Car Games for Kids | Stuck On You

Take a look at our Car winning Road Trip Hacks on Good Morning Washington.

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Beach Camping Basics & Tips

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May 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Reinvent your typical camping vacation by taking your tent to the beach! These Beach Camping Basics and Tips will have you ready to embrace the sand and sun at your favorite local beach campsite. Camping at the beach has never been easier or more enjoyable!

Beach Camping Basics & Tips

Nothing feels more relaxing and fun to me than kicking back on a sun-drenched beach while my kids giggle and splash in the water. This could just be the Florida girl in me, but very few things beat beach camping in the summertime. Whether you’re embarking on this adventure for the first time on your own or with your family, preparation is key to making this a worthwhile endeavor for everyone, especially you. Keep these tips for camping on the beach handy for your next excursion to stay prepared and make some unforgettable summer memories.

Can you camp on the beach?

In short, it totally depends on the beach! Make sure you research the rules and regulations pertaining to camping on the beach at your desired shore. Doing your research ahead of time will give you peace of mind knowing that you well-prepared for an unforgettable beach vacation.

Know Your Destination Area

Whether you’re camping directly on a beach or at a nearby campsite, it’s important to know the area you’re going to. Will there be a source of water available? What about electricity and showers/bathrooms? If it’s a bare campsite, that means you’ll need to bring everything you need and be prepared to haul it back out again.

Regardless of the facilities and amenities provided, you’ll need to plan accordingly for how long you’re going to stay. There are plenty of camping hacks out there to help you improvise for what you need as well. Grab a map of your campground and see if you can get there by car or you’ll need to walk a ways. That will affect what you decide to bring with you!

Make a List

There’s no worse feeling than arriving at your camping spot, boogie board in hand and poised to dive in, and realizing that you forgot diapers or deodorant. While that might be a unique tactic for claiming more sleeping space, forgetting necessary items will most assuredly add unwanted stress to your getaway vacation.

It might be the natural organizer in me, but I feel more confident that I have all the essentials when I have a checklist in front of me. Try this free beach packing list to make sure you remember everything for your beach camping trip.

Plan Your Meals Ahead

While carving a fishing spear out of a tree branch in order to “live off the land” may seem quite rugged and exciting, that excitement will quickly wane after your three-year-old’s piercing screams for animal crackers. Unfortunately, you can’t hunt and gather those in the wild.

It’s important to have meals planned BEFORE you arrive at your campsite. Make sure the meals are low-prep and can easily be prepared over a campfire. There are some delicious foil packet meals out there that my family has tried and loved. Also, speaking from experience, aluminum foil is the quintessential camping meal prep item that every beach camper should have in their arsenal.

Snacks are a must. After all, the sun can quickly take you from full to famished. One recipe we always make for the beach is our beach snack mix! Double or even triple your recipe for hungry bellies.

Have the Right Equipment for Camping at the Beach

Having the right camping equipment can make or break your beach camping experience. You’ll want to invest in gear that’s appropriate for the place and time of year you’re making your trip. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have to take out a second mortgage on your home, though. Ask your friends if you can borrow their tents/gear first, and there is nothing wrong with gently used camping tents and equipment either.

Regardless of how you get your hands on a tent, you’ll want to ensure it has the following qualities:

Well-ventilated
Easy set-up and breakdown
Lightweight
UPF 50+ Protection (Recommended)

You’ll also want to make sure that you have good ground cover to prepare for any type of weather. If it’s hot, there’s a virtual certainty of sand fleas and ticks. No one wants to worry about sharing their sleeping quarters with sand fleas. No one.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

The type of beach you’re camping at (sandy or rocky) will determine what clothing you’ll want to throw in your suitcase, but for the most part, you’ll want items that are:

Lightweight and moisture-wicking
A nice hat that shades you from the sun
Mosquito netting
Water shoes (if beach is sandy)
Water-resistant sneakers (if beach is rocky)

Have Activities Planned

While it is fun to be spur of the minute, consider planning ahead some of the things you might want to do on your trip. Get organized by downloading these Beach Games or Camping Games. Both can be played when beach camping and include game directions and a supply list (so you have your camping packing list ready before going!)

All in all, the key to a fun, memorable beach camping experience is preparation, organization, and a healthy thirst for adventure. Follow these Beach Camping Basics and you’ll be a pro in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go to the beach!

Don’t forget our Camping Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

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Can you camp on the beach?

Know Your Destination Area

Make a List

Plan Your Meals Ahead

Have the Right Equipment for Camping at the Beach

Wear Appropriate Clothing

Have Activities Planned