Hello June! This summer is off to a nice cool start, thanks to that wonderful rain. With the rain coming and going like it is this year, Camping takes a lot of planning and a lot of weather watching. My oldest turned 17 this year, so this is my last summer before they are a “Adult.” I really want to make the most of this summer so we will probably spend it at the lake whenever possible.
To be ready whenever the Sun is Shining, I have went a head and pulled all my camping totes out of storage. Taking the time to go though and replace things that are old or broken, saves a trip to the store the day of. Give your tent a once over and make sure its good to go. Next, I like to give our Ice chests a good scrub and bleach, then let them dry in the sunshine. Also take the time to check all the float toys for holes. Nothing ruins a kid’s day like a hole in their favorite float toy.
I like to plan out our meals while we camp, that way I can make sure the kids eat real food at meals, and not just junk snacks. I try to bring fruit, and other healthy snacks but sometimes kids only want junk food. By planning ahead, I can limit how much junk food they have for the weekend, so it balances out. We started taking our dog with us this year, while planning meals I made sure we have a containers for her food and treats. They don’t have to be airtight, zip locks or Tupperware work great. Make sure you bring an extra big water dish, it will make it easier to keep your furry friend hydrated. Also, you must put up the dog food at night or you will have unwanted visitors. We have all have accidentally left something out and had your camp pillaged at least once. So, putting all food up in containers or put all food items in your car overnight.
I have mentioned before that I use laundry baskets while camping. They are usually rather affordable and I like to use them to keep everything organized. One for Kitchen/groceries, one for towels/laundry to keep in the tent. I’ve added a third one, a round one that works great to put a trash bag in. It’s a game changer. Then when we get home I can put them in the room they belong in and put everything away. I like to give the baskets a good wipe down with Clorox wipes, or any disinfectant will do.
Another thing I learned recently is that there will always be mud when camping. It just happens when kids and lake meet. Baby wipes help but it’s not worth wasting anytime fussing and fretting about. Just roll with it and clean it up later. A little dirt never hurt.
Join us July 10th and we will discuss the Bathroom Grime and Toilet-tally great ways to keep on top of the smallest room.
Happy Cleaning
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