camping ideas

What are some good food ideas for camping besides smores?

preferrably complete meal ideas, not snack ideas, I need suggestions for lunch or dinner.

Foil dinners. Just put meat (any kind, but it has to be cut or broken up into small pieces), a spoon full each of canned peas, carrots, corn, potatoes, and/or tomatoes, and a little salt, pepper, and butter in the center of a square of aluminum foil. Seal the packet by bringing up opposite side of the foil and rolling them down, then rolling up the two remaining sides. Plop the packet in the hot coals for approximately 30-45 minutes until your meat is cooked all the way through. Delish!!

Also, you can make banana boats that way, too. Peel a banana and slice it length-wise and place it on a piece of foil. Add chocolate chips, marshmallows, brown sugar, and/or a scoop of peanut butter. Roll up the foil to seal the packet and pop in the fire for 30-45 minutes, until everything melts and it’s all gooey. Unroll and eat with a spoon, right out of the foil!

Hope this helps.

I’m looking for some adult camping party favors ideas?

Going camping on the river with a bunch of friends. Looking for ideas on party favors or ideas for fun! I have the Octo-beer bong already! Doing jello shots also. Any ideas?

yes…let me know when were leaving!!! no all kidding aside i find all alcohol games to be a blast..just keep the booze cold!! have a blast!!

What are some girl scouts crafts, songs and food ideas for camping?

I am in a new girl scout troop, and they have never done a real camping trip with Lateran’s and cooking over fires and, I need some food ideas and song ideas to get this troop into a real experience. Thanks

Start by doing a campout with another ‘experienced’ troop. When my girls were Brownies, we camped with a Junior troop that had been camping several times. The younger girls LOVED having the bigger girls there to show them what to do, and it took a lot of the stress off of me and the other adults because the older girls also came prepared with songs, crafts, and food ideas.

The first step to a successful campout is planning. No matter what their age, sit down with the girls and find out what they want to get out of the trip. If they want to earn try-it, badges, etc – then look at your book and find one or two that relate to being outdoors. The nest thing is to find out what the girls want to eat while camping (remind them there is no microwave in the woods). It is important for the girls to tell you what they will eat. Once they have all made suggestions: rule out what girls can’t have (for example, if a girl is lactose intolerant you don’t want to serve Mac N Cheese for dinner) and then have the girls vote on the choices for each meal. One choice per meal is best for everyone. A typical one night menu for us would be Tacos in a bag (aka walking taco salad) for dinner the first night (S’mores for dessert), omelets in a bag with fruit and mini bagels for breakfast, and sandwiches for lunch (cold cuts and PB& J) with fruit, chips,and a dessert for lunch. I agree about limiting the cold cuts too.

It is important for the girls come up with the shopping list, the gear list (who’s bringing the stove, lantern, etc), and personal equipment list. If the girls take ownership of the trip, they will enjoy it more than if they feel like they ‘have to do it’…

Mine and ideas dance to a random chav song whilst camping !

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Valentine’s Day: Ten Unique and Original Ways to Celebrate

Some people dislike Valentine’s Day, other folks relish it, but one thing’s for sure: A lot of people celebrate it!  Valentine’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, with millions of couples buying chocolate, roses, or going out to a special dinner.  But what if you’re bored with the traditional Valentine’s Day routine?  Here are ten fun and original ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special and unique for you and your sweetie.

Idea #1:
Plan a Valentines party for those you love.  Make it a potluck to cut down on the expenses.  Decorate your house with hearts and anything red and pink.  Invite lots of people you care about, such as neighbors, friends, relatives, and their children.  It’s also particularly nice to remember those who have lost their spouses.

Idea #2:
Make Valentine treats and take them to the pediatric unit at your local hospital, a nearby nursing home, or even surprise your friends who might be spending the evening at home alone.

Idea #3:
Event tickets are a unique gift idea, and are enjoyed by almost everyone.  However, these don’t necessarily need to be used on Valentines Day or even shared with you.  Consider purchasing tickets for your loved one so he or she can go to a special event that they could enjoy themselves, such as a women’s lecture series or a fishing and camping show.  Be sure to get two tickets so they can invite a friend who shares their interest!

Idea #4:
Order dinner in and serve it on your good china.  Even better, have a family picnic on the living room floor!  Gather candles from around the house and eat by candlelight, and be sure to include the younger members of the family.

Idea #5:
Plan an evening outdoors, doing something like skiing, sledding, or snowboarding.  If you have children, go outdoors and build a snow fort in the back yard.  Dinner can occur before or after the outdoor activities, and can be something as simple as pizza at home.  End the evening with hot chocolate and cookies in front of the fire to warm everyone up again.

Idea #6:
Recreate the “good old days.”  Visit your favorite old restaurant, if it is still nearby.  If you have since moved away, call the restaurant to inquire if they will freeze and ship your favorite entrees to your home, so you can enjoy them as a special treat.

Idea #7:
Clean things up!  Have your loved one’s car cleaned and detailed.  Be sure to include a full tank of gas and a new emergency kit, if they don’t already have one.  A freshly cleaned car is something everyone can appreciate!

Idea #8:
Sleepover!  Host a sleepover for your grandkids to give their parents a much-deserved Valentine’s Day break.  Everyone benefits-you get to have special time with your grandkids, plus mom and dad have some time alone to rest and recharge.

Idea #9:
Call in the pros!  Give your loved one a gift certificate for a professional housecleaning.  Or if you are brave, surprise them having the house cleaned while they are away.  There is nothing like entering a spotless home when someone else has done all the hard work!

Idea #10:
Say it all!  Make a list of all the things you love about your special someone, including unique quirks and special secrets that only the two of you share.  Write everything down in a beautifully bound book, or write each note on a separate slip of paper, and put them all inside a special box.  This will likely become one of your spouse’s most treasured gifts.

Valentine’s is such a fun and special time of year for anyone who is in love.  Make it really special this year by doing something unexpected.  Your loved one is sure to appreciate your thought and efforts, and it will hopefully create lasting memories for the two of you to share and remember in years to come.

Ellen Bell
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The Boneheaded Stuff You Do While Camping With Friends

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Hello and Welcome To My Videos! Please remember to subscribe, comment if you’d like, and rate. This video was from a camping trip I took to Leo Carrillo in Malibu. The story is at night we noticed there were lots of ground squirrels and rabbits… we’re talking TONS… that would come out and eat and chill outside our tents. So we decided to try and capture some. We had cheetos as bait and sticks and brains and fire. They made all these holes. Tons of holes in the ground. So we got the great idea to try and smoke one out when we saw it dive in. Watership Down style. We stuffed some dried grass and decided to try and light the hole. Suffice to say, it didn’t work, and afterwards we were glad because we had second thoughts about smoking out ground squirrels. But it was a noble effort and you get to see me struggle to light a stick on fire…

(Camping with friends) and doing (stupid stuff)
(Lighting sticks on fire) and (ground squirrels)
(Leo Carrillo) campsites and (being silly)

my friends doing stupid stuff in the basement – Video1 min 17 sec – Oct 7, 2007
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Ten Stupid Things Beginners Do to Mess Up Their Contradance …
Oct 11, 2007 … It’s very normal and natural to want to cling to your friends, … but it remains a relatively rare occurrence to see someone doing so …

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Camping with friends… any ideas? – Yahoo! Answers
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go camping with friends
Sep 24, 2007 … I almost got to go camping with some friends at a community centre but I missed out because it was on short notice! Maybe next year! …

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Ground squirrel – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) in the man-made rocky shoreline of the Berkeley Marina. The numerous crevices offer safety and shelter. …

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California Ground Squirrel Management Guidelines–UC IPM
Oct 15, 2008 … UC home and landscape guidelines for control of California Ground Squirrel.

http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7438.html

Leo Carrillo SP
The park was named after Leo Carrillo (1880-1961), actor, preservationist and conservationist, … Leo Carrillo State Park now offers AT&T Wi-Fi Service! …

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=616

(camping trip) with (friends and dog)
(flushing out) ground squirrels
really (stupid ideas)

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