The Best Tent For Camping With Kids: 2014-02-02

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Games to play out side with 2 school aged kids?

Linda Lou

I am now babysitting a 1st and 4th grader for a few hours after school. today was my first day and I had the 1st grader go down the slide head first smash into a wall and bleed everywhere decided a playground/swingset in the backyard is prlly better to just look at lol

any ideas that I can do with them?

Answer
tag.
hide and seek.
board games (*checkers,charades,tick tack toe,connect 4.)

Never leave the kids alone. They might draw on walls or get into something they shouldn't be in. Keep them occupied and bring lots of fun games.Don't ever leave the child alone. They will pour soap down the potty and make bubbles.
Make a Fun Bag. In the fun bag you could have candy (if they are allowed), movies, coloring pages, stickers, books, games, and crafts, as well as various things for you when the kids go to sleep. The things in the Fun bag should consider the age of the children you are babysitting, as very young children will appreciate different things to older children.
When the kids start to get fussy or antsy, ask them if they want to color / do a project / play a game. They say yes and, voila! Fun bag!
Play with the children. They won't like it if you don't play. So, take out the thing they want to do. If you are doing a project or coloring and you have messy toddlers, let them help put down newspaper or a plastic mat to protect floors and tables. Have fun and they will be able to tell and enjoy your presence more.
For projects; when making things if you can make it edible it's good. Some finger painting recipies are edible. (Vanilla yogurt with food coloring)
Little kids also love doing things for themselves. Let them pour or stir their own drinks, make their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or help you make cookies. It helps pass the time while teaching them skills, and they will feel more involved and grown up instead of you taking over everything.
Put a chair by the sink for the kids to stand on, and let them help you wash the dishes. (Take out sharp objects like forks hiding in the suds so they don't get poked accidentally.) Being allowed to help you wash the dishes can be a reward for young children.
Be patient with the children if they start getting bored or miserable, show them the things they have brought and encourage them to play. If they don't want to do something in particular, find something else for them to do!
Take them outside! Ride bikes, go to the park, walk the dog, anything outdoors will run their energy out! Make sure to be very careful because the outdoors also has many hazards.
Play fun age appropriate games. Don't do something that is to old for the kids because you want parents to want you to come back. Also, when playing with the child, be sure to not be rough with them especially when you have a younger age group. This may turn them off and somebody could get hurt.
Make or buy play-dough. If you have a recipe that doesn't involve cooking on the stove, you can have the kids help make it. If you don't have the materials needed for play-dough, you can make something called Ooblek with simply water and cornstarch. This is especially good because it doesn't involve dangerous, hot ovens or sharp objects. Do this outside of course, as it is extremely messy, but that's the fun of it!
Pick a movie appropriate for the age group you're babysitting. Pop some popcorn and put the popcorn in individual bowls for each child (if they are young). Give each child a ticket awhile before the movie. Be the ticket-taker at the door to the room, and give each child a bowl of popcorn. Then turn off the lights and start the movie!
Make a tent! Use chairs and big blankets. Fill the inside with pillows and blankets. After it's made, you can tell (or read!) stories. If it's possible, make it over a TV, so the TV is inside, and you have a movie theater! If the children are 4 or older (and less likely to make a mess), pop some popcorn to get the great movie atmosphere!
Remember, toddlers love anything that keeps them active. If everyone's bored, take out some scarves, turn on the music, and dance! If you have a lot of children, play freeze tag, or a team game where EVERYONE needs to be involved.For most kids under the age of 5, hide and seek may have some hazards.
They might run and hide to far, not come out of their hiding spot and you may not be able to find them.

[edit] TipsMany things that adults think of as drudgery is fun for young children. Find ways to let them help you and make them feel important. Thank them for helping.
Play with the children. They'll like it when you get involved and will ask for you as their babysitter. Neither parents nor kids like lazy babysitters who stay on the phone all day.
Don't make a mess. Leave the house as clean or cleaner than you found it.
Always clean up after an activity. But don't do it alone. Have the kids help, too. You can sing this song: "Clean up, clean up. Everybody do their share. Clean up, clean up. Everybody, everywhere," You can make up your own melody.
Don't just sit down and watch a movie. Keep the kids active. If it is a nice day, go outside play with a ball or your dog or your trampoline.
If it is dark encourage NOT to go outside =)
Also try to play games that are educational but still fun
Clean up

Any good babysitting crafts? Games? Just things that kids would like to do?

Answer
Always bring activities for them to play. It's fun to have new toys! Now that I've babysat for most of my clients at least 3 or 4 times, the kids recognize the tigerstriped backpack I bring babysitting and saunter over to it and check out what games I brought while I'm talking to the parents!
Always bring books with you to read to them at night. Even if they can read themselves, all the boys I've ever babysat for have anticipated the books I bring to read to them. Sometimes, if the kids are 8 or 9, I encourage them to read the book to their younger sibling instead of me reading it to them. Be careful not to encourage competitions (who can run the fastest, etc.). It always ends up with one boy crying that he lost. Always bring stickers, too. You'll never know what they'll come in handy for. With school age boys, they really like things that involve creativity but also have rules. Have a "theme" day. It's really fun and keeps them interested the whole time. Here are some really fun themes to choose:
Baseball
-Make a jersey or wrist band that says their name and name of team they want to "play for"
-Play a 3 inning game of baseball
-Make hotdogs
-Watch "Everyone's Hero" (a cute cartoon movie about a boy and his talking baseball bat)
-Eat popcorn or peanuts
Bugs!
-Catch butterflies/fire flies
-Make "Ants on a Log" (celery topped with peanut butter and raisins/chocolate chips) or "Worms in the Dirt" (chocolate pudding, gummy worms, and crushed oreos)
-Watch "A Bug's Life"
Art (some boys like it and some don't... I'd babysat for this 5-year-old boy for about 3 months and he never seemed to be enjoying all of the sports games and movies I was bringing. Then I had an art themed night and that was really his niche!)
- Make and write a book (one kid can write the story, one can draw the pictures, etc.). Don't influence what they write and draw... I had one kid write a book all about a movie he'd seen and another wrote about playing his gameboy.
- Bring coloring and activity books. (Dot-to-dots and things like that).
- Make cookies and decorate with colored icing
Here are some random games to play:
Volleyball- lay a string on the floor to use as the center dividing line and blow up a balloon to use as the volleyball. You can play too or be the reff.
Go "camping" in the living room- make a tent in their bedroom or livingroom and get a flashlight to use as a bonfire. Tell scary stories and encourage them to make up stories too. Eat marshmellows (pretend to roast them) and, if you can, put some glow in the dark stars on the cieling and turn the lights off.

camping with my kids?

Amanda jan

my kids are on school holidays and thinking of getting a tent we have no means of travel because of no car
so we are thinking of pitching our tent in our large garden question is how could i make camping in the garden more fun for my kids what things could we do would really appreciate the help

Answer
Do you have some kind of Christmas lights that you could string up---on a shrub, tree branches, pine tree---just anything to attach them too. A small campfire is great too---fix hot dogs and smores over the campfire and tell some stories suitable for the age of your children. Be sure you have some type of light out in the garden as you never know when you might need a light and It is comforting for children in the wee hrs of morning and great in an emergency---it could dogs and cats before morning came. If they have sleeping bags that is fun and if not an old blanket. My mother use to tell us stories of her childhood when we use to camp out on the living room floor because of the zero weather. We love remembering those days now. It will be a blast for you all.

What battery for small lights?

Haziq N

Hey guys, I'm trying to install 2 lights for my cousins cubbyhouse cause he wants to have sleepovers out there at night, but it's too far from the house to hookup to the houses electricity. I'm thinking about hooking them up to batteries that are rechargable, and then hooking those up to a switch so he can turn them on and off. Would a DIY job be dangerous at all? I don't want the kids cubbyhouse to burndown or anything haha. Also, what batteries and lights should I use? Is there another way of powering these lights without hooking them up to the house?

Answer
Just go to a local store that sells camping supplies. They have small battery operated lights that hang from tops of tents. Much easier. Go for LED lights if u can find them. No heat + battery lasts much longer.

tent camping in oc/la?

gosandiego

are there any places to camp (tent only) in orange county/la area? if anyone knows anywhere, I'd appreciate it!

Answer
"Near" is a relative term. There isn't much in and around LA proper, since real estate is much too expensive. Within 100 miles, you have a selection of campgrounds for tent camping. Try some of these campgrounds, listed roughly north to south). State campgrounds can be reserved at www.reserveamerica.com:

Jalama: This is for those who like to get away from it all, and like to take risks. It is first-come, first-served, but if you DO get in, itâs incredible. Located in SB County, south of Vandenberg Air Force Base, near Lompoc. If you want to camp at a remote beach, this is the place. Nothing here but the store/restaurant, and some RR tracks. Can be a bit windy. The main reason I donât camp here too much is because I donât want to make the drive all the way there, only to find itâs full. www.jalamabeach.com.

Gaviota: No reservations required, but I rarely see anyone here. Not much more than some parking spots by the side of highway 101.

Refugio State Beach: North of Santa Barbara about 15 miles. This campground is right on the beach level, and has some spots just a few feet from the water. Itâs a nice place, and itâs not too far from SB. However, one drawback it the freight trains: It is located at a bend in the RR tracks (most state beaches are right by some RR tracks, BTW), and the longer âpiggybackâ cars screech when they make the turn. Itâs not a pleasant sound, but it only happens a couple times a day.

El Capitan State Beach: Practically next door to Refugio, 2 miles south. El Cap is on the bluffs above the beach, with many trees around the campsites. However, the trains here are much less obtrusive, because thereâs no crossing (so no blasts from the horn), and the train is slightly below ground level at this point, as the tracks are dug into the hillside. This is my second-favorite campground.

Carpinteria State Beach: 12 miles south/east of Santa Barbara. My favorite beach is Carpinteria, which is rated at "The World's Safest Beach". There is plenty of beach for swimming or body surfing. There are some excellent tide pools on the south end of the beach, and some large natural tar seeps nearby, which is how the beach got its name (The Spaniards noticed that the local natives used the tar to make their canoes... the word Carpinteria basically means "wood shop"). Also, there are plenty of places to explore in the nice little town. There are fun local restaurants like the Spot (just look for the line of people on Linden Avenue), the Palms (where you cook your own steak), or Giovanni's Pizza (where they have excellent antipasto salad). There is even an old-fashioned candy store called Robitaille's (RO-bah-ties). Kids will also probably like the surf shop (Matt Moore's Rincon Designs), and Foster's Freeze... nothing like a ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. The trains go by, but itâs a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits. In fact, itâs a source of entertainment, since you can put a penny on the tracks and watch it get smashed flat by the train. Also, there is a train platform about 100 yards from the north end of the campground, which we have used when someone in our group hast to come late or leave early. Camping on the beach doesnât get any better than Carpinteria, which puts you steps away from the sand and surf. Be sure to bring your bikes: Itâs one of the favorite activities besides going to the beach. Just before dinnertime, the campground has more bikes moving than cars. This is probably the most family-friendly camping on the coast. However, youâll need to plan well in advance: Sites book 6 months in advance, so you have to think of summer camping in the winter (Memorial Day weekend books November 1, for example).

McGrath State Beach, Ventura: This is a nice enough beach. Technically, you are on the beach, but itâs almost Â¼ mile to the water over the dunes. And no trains to worry about.

Point Mugu State Park: Near Oxnard, it consists of two campgrounds: Sycamore Canyon and Broome Beach. Sycamore Canyon is nice enough. My dad used to love it here. There was a fire about 15 years ago which destroyed the campground, but itâs grown back nicely. Broome beach is a windswept parking lot just off PCH. Not much in the way of amenities here.

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu: Note the name. Most people call it Leo Carrillo State Beach, but itâs on the inland side of PCH, and you can walk under PCH to get to the beach. Since the beach is covered with large rocks, itâs low on my list of favorite campsites.

Pomona KOA: Next to Fairplex, in Pomona. People are always asking where to camp âin LAâ. While there are no campgrounds in LA itself, this is the closest. Forget about camping here in September, itâs full of people who work at the county fair. Itâs exceedingly hot and smoggy in the summer, so beware. Itâs very urban camping, but if you want to camp close to LA, this is the spot. http://www.koa.com/where/ca/05438/

Newport Dunes: Located in Newport Beach, itâs the Cadillac of RV parks. You can tent camp here as well, but the park caters mainly to RVâs. The prices are 2-3 times that of the state parks. If I wanted to spend that much, I'd get a hotel room. www.newportdunes.com.

Doheney State Beach, Dana Point: This is one of the few campgrounds that have actual beachfront sites. There is a VERY nice park next door, and you are within walking distance of the Dana Point Harbor and shops. Just across PCH and the RR tracks, there is a condo development where you could pay hundreds per night to stay. Or, you could pay twenty bucks and camp right on the beach. The choice is yours. This is another one of my favorite spots for tent camping.

San Clemente State Beach: Located in the beach town of San Clemente, it is located on the bluffs overlooking the beach.

San Onofre State Beach: Unless you are a HARD CORE surfer, this is not a good place to camp. I camped here once, but never again. You are 10 feet from the RR tracks, 20 feet from I-5. If you're lucky, you get to be right next to the border checkpoint, with flashing lights all night. And it's Â¼ mile walk to the beach. There are loud teens and twenty-somethings up late, and no ranger enforcement of quiet time. Great if you're a college-aged person and want to surf and party, but rotten for families.

South Carlsbad State Beach: Close to Legoland in north San Diego County. Located on a strip of land on the bluffs above the beach, itâs great for whale watching during migration season.

San Elijo State Beach: Located in Leucadia, in north San Diego County. Same as South Carlsbad, but with a few hookup sites if you have an RV.

Campland on the Bay: Private campground on the north end of Mission Bay, close to Sea World. Excellent location, lots of organized activities, but you pay for it. Full amenities here, like Newport Dunes.

Sequoia is not really SoCal. At the very least, it's Central California. As long as you are up that way, you might as well go all the way to Yosemite. Nothing like it, and no pictures can do it justice.

Good restaurant in Dubai proposing iftaar and where we can go with children?

jumbo

Where can we find a list of good food restaurant in Dubai proposing iftaar and where we can go with children. ie food and space for children available

Answer
I went to Ritz Carlton the other night for Iftar. $250 per adult 70 for children. The kids had a lovely time and i thought the food was superb and well as the setting. Absolutely gorgeous.

I went to Jumeirah Beach Resort last year in the tent on the beach. The food was nice but it was so hot the aircon wasn't very good and the kids were so hot and bothered.

What is a good indoor tent?

Riley Asht

Im trying to find a good indoor tent on amazon that can house at least 4 people. But I cant find anything good. Anyone have an idea on what kind of tent I should get?

Answer
You may not be getting answers because of the confusion around indoor. I can think of two indoor reasons, kids play in, or to set up in an auditorium in an emergency disaster. Other?

You may consider rephrasing your question with what is a good summer tent, one season.

I'm not an expert on tents; I have a couple good ones. I would think something made by Coleman or Kelty would fit your needs. REI would be the next level. Maybe detail what you mean by good.

Hope it helps.

Is there a way to keep kids play tents from falling over when kids are playing inside?

veronicasv

Answer
Sturdier tent frame maybe or tie some ropes down with stakes on the critical points. Or you could not have kids play inside a tent.

What all do I need for a camping trip?

nerdie

This weekend I'm going camping with some friends. We all are in our early mid 20's and we haven't really gone camping on our own. What all do i need to bring. I already have a tent, sleeping bag, cooler, first aid kit. hot dogs, bbq, beer. and all that good stuff. But besides the main stuff what should I bring, and like what to do when were are not hiking or on the lake.

Answer
Plastic Dish Pan This keeps stuff from rolling all over in the trunk and comes in handy for dish washing and bathing.
Paper Plates Twice as many as you think you need. Bring plenty, they burn very well for fire starting purposes.
Can Opener
Cup-O-Noodles
Granola Bars
Silverware 2x everyone in your party. Bring some regular silverware and some plastic stuff.
Napkins or Paper Towels
Toothpicks
Coffee (Sugar / Cream) The makings for a good cup of coffee. Also, single serving coffee bags or tea bags
Beef Stew
Corned Beef Hash Great with eggs!
Canned Pie Filling Excellent!
Ravioli Even good cold and kids love it!
Macaroni and Cheese Very soupy but tasty.
Baked Beans
Soups Pick the stuff your family likes best.
Canned Vegetables Green beans, peas, mushrooms, corn, carrots, etc.
Canned Fruits Pineapple, applesauce, peaches, pears, apricots, etc.
Bread Bring a good loaf of bread.
Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
Sandwich Meat
Butter
Condiments Almost all condiments will keep well - Just make them easy to get to.
Adult Beverages
Kids Drinks
Hot Dogs Excellent food.
Box of Cereal Cherrios, Chex's, any cereal that requires no sugar. Eat this out of a cup. It's a quick and easy breakfast.
S'more Fixings Marshmallows, Hershey chocolate bars, and graham crackers!
Zip-Lock Storage Bags Really handy if you hate seeing your butter floating around in the bottom of the cooler.
Aluminum Foil
Spatula
Cooking Utensils A serving spoon, a pitch fork, a pair of tongs, and a good knife.
Hot Pads
Clothes Pin
Frying Pan I use an old cast iron pan.

Car / Glove Box
Car Registration
Car Insurance Information
Medical Insurance Bring everyone's cards; better safe than sorry.
Travelers Check Receipts
Camera and Film Many cameras take strange batteries - bring a spare!
Bring a Book If you read, bring something. You never know where you'll be waiting.
Your Wallet
Your Drivers License Obvious, but please make sure!
Your AAA Card If you don't have one, I recommend you get one. Free tows in the U.S.A. are only the beginning. Your policy may say they only tow 7 miles - but that's not the full truth. AAA will tow you seven miles in town.
Your Checkbook Most self-service campgrounds accept checks.
Your Credit Cards and ATM Cards Yes, I have left my VISA at home accidentally- the only time I have needed it.
Money Don't bring hundreds please!
Water I use a large container for the bulk of the water and keep a soda bottle with water in reach for drinking in the car or on hikes.
Maps
Toys Let your kids pick out what they want.
Snacks Good distractions for the little ones.
Towels I use them as seat covers to protect from accidents for easy packing.

Clothing

Good Hat
Rain Poncho
Bug Head Net
Multi-Pocket Vest A great piece of apparel. Keeps all your little items handy.
Sport Sandals
Long Underwear
Filp-Flops Great for showering in as well as lake swimming

New tent? Practice setting it up in the backyard before going on a trip.
Invest in good sleeping equipment. Choose air mattresses, cots, or sleeping bags that will give you adequate rest so you can get the most out of your daytime activities.
Stay dry:
Use a ground cloth under your tent as protection from rips and moisture.
Use the rain fly, even if the sky looks clear.
To prevent rain from leaking into your tent, apply a seam sealant to the inside and outside of all exposed tent seams.
Keep your tent clean:
A whisk broom is handy for sweeping out dirt and leaves.
Place an indoor/outdoor rug in front of your tent entrance for dirty shoes.
Bring duct tape for quick repairs of small tears, splintered tent poles and the like.

Kamping Kabins, Kottages and Lodges
Our Kamping Kabins, Kottages and Lodges provide space, comfort and privacy for family fun. Even on cool, wet days, you can stretch out and relax with games, crafts or a good book, and enjoy the sound of rain pattering on the roof as you stay warm and dry. In addition to our basic camping checklist, here are some tips for campers staying in KOA Kabins, Kottages or Lodges:

We provide beds, but you'll still need to bring bedding (sleeping bags or linens, and pillows).
Don't forget bath towels and personal items.
Cookware and utensils are provided at some locations, so be sure to check with the campground before you pack. Otherwise, plan on bringing your own.
For fun on rainy days and lamp-lit evenings, consider packing puzzles, cards and board games inside zippered bags for spill-proof transporting.

What's the best way cook a Turkey?

Q. What do you add to make turkey tast good and keep it from drying out.I want to put on a nice thankgiving for my son and his wife and kids.Your help will be very appreachated. Thank You.

Answer
This should help you a lot!!!...Folllow these directions and you will be fine...have fun!!!

Roast Turkey:

1 16 to 18 pound turkey
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crumbled
2 teaspoons ground sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
kosher salt
salt pork (optional)
bacon (optional)
1 stick butter, melted
garlic powder
paprika
1 can broth, for basting

Choose a plump turkey. Clean and dry thoroughly inside and out. Remove giblets and turkey neck from inside of turkey and rub liberally with kosher salt. Brine turkey, if desired. Combine rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub some in each cavity.
Pack body cavity loosely with the stuffing (see below) you will be using, or prepare stuffing separately (do not stuff turkey until the last minute before cooking). If turkey is being stuffed, truss or sew closed, or fasten with small lacing skewers and cotton string. Tuck in wings and fold tail in over the stuffing.

The skin over the breast of the turkey can be loosened and thin strips of lean salt pork may be placed just under the skin to keep the breast meat moist. The wings and thighs can also be wrapped with bacon strips, if desired. Brush the top of the turkey generously with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper, and paprika.

Roast turkey, uncovered, at 375Â°F, basting frequently with melted butter and turkey or chicken broth, or pan juices. After 1 hour, baste and sprinkle with seasonings again, then make a tent with aluminum foil and cover breast loosely. Reduce heat to 325Â°F and continue roasting for another hour, basting occasionally.

Uncover breast and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the thigh registers 165Â°F (be careful not to allow the thermometer to hit a bone or the reading will be false). This will take about 90 to 110 minutes longer, depending upon the size of the turkey and the oven being used. (Convection oven cooking time should be reduced by 25% - see your oven manual).

While the turkey is roasting, prepare giblet gravy (see below).

When turkey is golden brown and done, allow it to sit for 20 minutes to rest before carving. Transfer turkey to a serving platter. Reserve the pan drippings for gravy. Don't wait for the little plastic "pop-up" devices to pop, or it's likely that the bird will be overdone and dry.

If you don't own an instant read thermometer, test to see if turkey is cooked by inserting the tines of a large fork into the upper thigh. If juice is not pink, then turkey is done.

Carve turkey by removing drumstick, wings and thick by running a sharp carving knife through joints. Remove breast and slice diagonally across the grain. Serve with stuffing, gravy, and your favorite sides.

Giblet Gravy:

giblets
2-3 celery stalks
2-3 bay leaves
1 onion
3-4 garlic cloves
salt
pepper
Wondra or all purpose flour
turkey/chicken bouillon or soup base
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
5-7 sage leaves, minced
pan drippings

Simmer giblets (save liver for something other than gravy) with a few stalks of celery and several bay leaves, an onion and 3-4 cloves garlic in a medium saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and simmer, reducing volume until broth is flavorful. Thicken with Wondra or all purpose flour to desired thickness. Add Turkey or chicken bouillon or soup base, if desired, and 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms. Stir in 5-7 leaves fresh sage, minced or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage. When turkey is done, add some of the pan drippings to this gravy, pouring off excess fat first.
If stuffing is to be baked outside of the turkey, place this in the oven during the last 45 minutes of roasting, alongside the turkey.

Stuffing:

1 lb. chicken gizzards, finely chopped
1 lb. pork sausage, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot
2 stalks celery, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sage, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
pinch of celery seed
2 1/2 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
1 stick butter
Pepperidge Farm Herb Cubed Stuffing cubes
1-2 eggs
3-4 tablespoons parsley, chopped

For a flavorful stuffing, saute finely chopped chicken gizzards and crumbled pork sausage in 1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter with 2-3 cloves minced garlic, 1 shallot, 2 stalks minced celery, 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of celery seed. Add 2 1/2 cups Swanson Chicken broth and 1 stick butter. When butter melts, stir in 1 14 oz. package of Pepperidge Farm Herb Cubed Stuffing cubes. Mix well; remove from heat and quickly stir in 1-2 eggs, and 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
Pack stuffing into a buttered baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, removing foil to allow stuffing to brown during the last 20 minutes (the stuffing can be browned after the turkey is removed by increasing oven temperature to 425Â°F.)

Anybody here buy IKEA kids furniture before?

The Jolly

I'm a little peeved now that I found out my sons convertible crib was recalled in April. :( Now I'm trying to find something quickly (and cheap) until I find a bedroom set I really like.

Any experience with IKEA childrens furniture? I was thinking he would like this because I could flip it upside down and make it like a little bed cave for him lol (he loves tents) http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10123996
Oh god no... I don't sound like a popsicle mom do I? lol

I just don't want to deal with this right now... I'm getting sick, the kid is getting sick and now I worry about putting him in that bed. Ugh.

Answer
Do it do it do it

Here it is playhouse-d up: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/inspiration/from-kura-loft-bed-to-playhouse-reader-project-109617

Most of my house is Ikea; it is perfect for kids -- looks okay, cheap enough so its getting trashed is not a tragedy.

I spent my childhood pleading for their little loft beds each year when the catalogue came out. Every effing year: "No, because you'll outgrow it in no time. You'll think it's babyish and then we'd have to go out and buy you a new bed." Every year!!

Which meant that in my _twenties_ I had to go out and buy something like this: http://www.divorcemag.com/images/Image/ikeaPE060576.jpg

because of all that deprivation in my childhood. Be kind and let him get "loft bed" out of his system now, so he doesn't embarrass himself later.

We have a bit of kiddie Ikea here and it's great -- this in particular http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40100253 is wonderful; I would've adored a chair like that as a kid. My daughter uses it as both play spot and as relaxation hideaway.

Where can I buy a Alexander tent bed with slide? PLEASE HELP?

babs_younc

My son has been wanting this bed for awhile. Its a kids loft bed thats not very big with a tent underneath and a slide w/ladder attached to bed. Ive been looking for this all over the internet and found it on lots of sites but everyone ive come to says SORRY OUT OF STOCK!! Ive emailed every company asking when they will get more but no response. No one seems to have this product and my son would love to have it. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

Answer
it might not be the exact brand but have you checked Ikea?

if they have one in your area, you should go look-they have some cute beds w/slides there and they are reasonably priced.

craiglist is also a great place-we got my daughter's loft bed off of our craigslist for 50 bucks.

ebay-great place to find beds here is a link for one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260390902569&category=66742&refid=store

same bed ebay link above has

http://www.bunk-beds-and-loft-beds.com/IVG2/N/ProductID-52476.htm

do u think a camping tent could be used as a cheap playhouse for kids?

Lynda

i was thinking of getting a playhouse but dont want to spend alot of money,a gazebo i dont think would be strong enough for windy rainy weather conditions so i have been wondering if a large tent would be suitable? thanx

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An inexpensive tent would make a good play house for your kids when the weather is decent. If the weather is windy and raining, your children belong *indoors* in the house where it is safe. I once set up a tent in my back yard after a camping trip, to clean it and let it air out for a few days. My children loved playing in it while it was set up in the yard.

One evening a thunderstorm swept through the area very quickly. Of course the children were inside our home during the storm. The tent was still standing after the storm, the wind or rain did not budge the tent......but lightning had shattered one of the poles of the tent. If my kids had been in that tent during that storm, they would most likely have died.

Good tent ideas for baby?

LAP

Hi I am trying to find some of the portable tents i can get for my 5 month old cause we are going away to the beach in a few weeks and trying to find one that i can use for that and if u know of any what stores have them thanks so much.

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We used to go to the beach when our kids were babies. We'd take their porta-crib (pack-n-play) and use a large beach umbrella to keep them in the shade. I am grandma now and I bought a pack-n-play that came with a cover - very nice for the beach and camping, too. I've seen some beach tents at Target so I imagine most of those types of stores like K-Mart or Wal-Mart would probably have them, too. Also, try a sporting goods store. We have Dunham's in our area and they carry that type of thing, too. I have also seen them on eBay. You want to only get the kind of tent that is specifically designed for the beach as the type of tent that you would use for camping, such as a small dome tent is not made out of the right material and does not have the right ventilation for the beach. Having been a tenting family for years, camping tents are incredibly hot inside when the sun is shining on them. You don't want to use this type of tent at the beach - your baby will overheat in it.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Help with camping on the beach! What things are good to do with a 4 year old?

Kris

this is my first time camping EVER! My husband is making it easy on me and we are camping by the bay. It is too early for swimming, but sand castles are good... after that.. no clue... any ideas?

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I generally didn't camp right next to the water when my children where young. For example a 4 year old is old enough and Mobile enough to unzip a tent and go out early in the morning and get to close to the water while your still asleep. So if you are at a camp ground actually pick a site where the water is not directly in site and you have to walk a ways to get to it.

If you are going to be right next to the water be very, very aware at all times where the child is. It's amazingly easy to loose track for just a few minutes while getting dinner out of the cooler, or grabbing something from the Tent or RV.

Beyond that what you need can greatly depend on what kind of camping and how long. Our family does primitive/tent camping. And we have learn, especial with young children along to pack the following (Started camping with them since first born was 3 month old, so far nothing really bad has even come close to happening.):

Extra blankets, it seems you almost never can have to many of these.

Actually don't have to buy child expensive air mate. But a cheap swimming air mat will support a child very well and dry faster if it gets wet, like rain leaking in tent or people trialling water into tent. Even if you don't use any kind of mate, it's good for the child because their internal thermostat is not as well developed as an adult. So laying on the cold ground can rob them of body heat very easy. And they can actually get hypothermia. An air mate or yoga or camping Mat help prevent this.
Also if the night temps cools make sure the child wears some form of shoe while walking about. I have actually seen full grown adults develop hypothermia while camping because the nights cooled down so much and they where walking around long term bare foot. (Really an ambulance came and took them away.) It's not going to happen on a quick run to the bathroom but if their up making smores (Best treat ever Chocolate, gramcracker, and toasted marshmellow) with the adults or something it could plus good shoes are always a good idea.

!!!!!! extra socks!!!!! its' another thing you can't have to many of. In fact I have at least one pair of wool socks for each person camping with us. Wool will keep you warm even if it gets wet (thremo's socks from artifial fibers don't always). But because people can be sinitive to wool I'd put on 1 thin sock and then the wool over that. If the nights is on the colder side it's a good idea to have the child sleep in the sock combo. though don't over bundle the rest of the body. You don't want them to sweat in their sleep. Generally is you can keep the Head and feet warm lighter cloths are all you need for the rest of the body in a sleeping bag.

I usually go to the dollar store before any camping trip and buy little cheap coloring books, games and toys for the kid to play with. Kites and bubble always go over well. Kit's are especially a favorite on the beach even with adults.

Think in terms of rain. Yeah when it's nice and sunny there is plenty you can do with a child but nothing is worse then getting stuck in a tent on a rainy day with nothing for a small child to do.

Finger and snack foods. Actually fresh vegs like carrots, apples and the like work better then alot of prepacked junk food. They don't crush, or get stale or soggy and you have less trash to worry about. My kids where often running here and there and didn't really want to sit around alot, so giving them a carrot stick they could take with them to do what ever worked well.

Also we tend to cook a good breakfast and a good dinner but made lunch light. Actually found sliced meat and cheese worked great. lay out meat put on cheese and rolled it up. No plates, no silverware or other trash and quick prep time. Didn't even bother with bread (again smashes and soggy and takes up alot of packing space.) plus the kid would only eat half of the bread anyhow. So between the fruits, raw veggies and meat cheese roll they had a pretty good lunch.

!!!!!!!!! A good first Aid kit !!!!!!!!
this means: Band-aids
the green medicated ointment (good for other burns too)
Tylenol
Larger bandage gauze
bandage tap
over the counter adult pain killers
A card for quick first aid reference (even professional carry these) You should also make sure to get one that includes "Child CPR". Of course it's best if one of you at least is trained in it. But the card may be of help if you don't panic. Biggest thing is to not blow out the child's lung and keep the blood moving. But the card also tell you how to slow more serious bleeding and other simple little thing that can help alot.
Thermo blank (often packed folded to 3 x 4 size and shiny aluminum.
Tweezers (splinters and such. One year I bug flew in my ear and My husband used them to pull it out.)

Sunscreen, nothing worse then burning the first day and being miserable the rest of the time. Plus sunburn dyhdrate you and in some camp ground you have to carry in all fluids you drink including water. So don't want to do anything that means you need to carry even more.

Needle and thread

something to read

deck of cards

A folding table is always handy to bring

A good sharp knife (always handy and sometime necessary)

Rubber malot (small is fine)

plastic plates and silverware even if you plan on using normal stuff and washing it's good to have a pack of this with you. Same goes for Styrofoam cups but don't burn in fire. (other plastic cups are not good for hot drinks). It's a really bummer to have Hot coco and not be able to drink it because you don't have a hot drink cup.

If you drink coffee bring coffee, cream and suger. Even if you don't drink coffee you may find you like it while camping. (warms you up on cold mornings and not as sweet as hot chocolate)

Extra clothes (again think of what if it rains)

extra Toilet paper, even indoor toilets can run out. Plus can can be used for blowing noses.

A little bag for your child to bring home souvenirs.

Trash bags

Rope and twine

pedialite or something like it for the child and anti-diarrhea med for adults. Change in diet can cause it to happen.

I can go on and on

If you want to email me and discuss more specif to your needs feel free.

What are peoples main problems when living in an apartment?

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No garden for the self.
Not being able to stop heat loss to higher up apartments, as there is no loft to insulate.
Noise from neighbours, including toilet flushing.
Risk of being trapped by fire caused by a neighbour.
Risk of being flooded by someone outside your family (ie. upstairs).
Drains being blocked by neighbours.
Rubbish/trash left in stairways.
Other people leaving access door wedged open, so compromising security.
People urinating in stairways, lifts and corridors.
Not having the simple luxury of being able to go upstairs to bed.
Constant untidy communal rubbish/trash area, which attracts vermin.
Not being able to collect rainwater.
Not being able to install a small wind turbine which could power all the lighting so save money.
Not able to have a real indoor fire to heat the place.
Not able to store grey-water to water the garden which does not exist.
High crime and drug/alcohol rates associated with apartment blocks.
Being classed as scum by many people because you live in a poor area.
It is sometimes harder to find employment when you live in an area of tower blocks, due to bad publicity of said areas.
High risk of being a victim of gang crime.
Lack of personal space.
Lack of nature when leaving the building.
Difficulty of feeding birds and other animals, or just watching them from the window.
Many apartments have coin operated electric meters, which can be so annoying trying to find the change to prevent a power cut.
They are totally unacceptable places to raise children.
Children raised in apartments have a high risk of being involved in crime, gangs and substance abuse. They also grow up not knowing a better way to live, so often raise their own kids in similar places.

In response to an email received from the questioner, about accommodation for a rising human population:

I'm not really sure if I would be a good subject matter as I no longer live in an apartment. I now live in a tent most of the year, occasionally at peoples houses when I am helping them convert to alternative energy and lifestyles.
I will answer what you asked in your message to me as though I am still in an apartment. It was 7 years ago, in Preston, UK, just outside the city center in an area known as Avenham. The apartment, we call them flats, was high rise of about 20 floors, and 16 flats on each floor. There were about 15 of these high rise buildings, all the flats the same size and layout. It had 1 bedroom, 1 living/dining room, small kitchen bathroom and inter-joining hallway. the living room/bedroom both measured no more than 12 foot square, kitchen a quarter of that. Space for moving comfortably was a problem. The main problems I gave in my answer, anything else are really minor matters.

Am I to assume that as part of your uni project you are to design multi-person building accommodation? If you let me know what your project is, I might be able to help further. Let me know. I hope this is of some use to you.
The problem which appears to be the problem is the lack of space part. We do not have a lack of space, only a lack of ideas on how to use the space that we have. We know that social problems exist in association with apartment blocks, so we need to think about either eliminating those problems or different building styles.
I am going to assume that you have watched the film, "the lord of the rings", which showed hobbits living in the hillside. The houses they lived in would have been heat retentive and could be large, at the same time using land that we would normally consider unsuitable for building on. The problem with making accommodation such as these would be the cost, but they could be built relatively cheaply, if only we would make a tunnelling machine that had pivoted tracks so that it could manoeuvre on the hillside which would re-enforce the "tunnels" as it digs. One hill that was only suitable for twenty sheep, could easily be converted into spacious living accommodation for over 100 families, each of them have a garden, by using the stagger and tier systems.
Again, if we look at another possibility, would could easily have whole communities of people living in woodland tree houses, rent free, in exchange for managing the forests.

However, the social problems associated with apartments, are not solely because of the apartments, more of the case being that many people with problems end up in such places.
Some people would also prefer to live outside of today's society lifestyle, and these could be used to help upkeep and manage the wilderness.
There is also the possibility of people living on barges on canals, giving them the ability to move their house literally to where work was needed.
There are plenty of ideas already out there, it is us, as society on the whole, that just needs to accept that these things are not necessarily "backwards" and in many cases, are a step forwards in the standards of living.
Just think, if you lived in a hillside, in a wide tunnel shaped house that you did not need to heat often and could easily grow much of you food on it's soil "roof". Do you think you would be better or worse off for doing so?
We don't need to stuff people to live on each others toes, we just need to think differently from what we currently accept to be normal. The crazy thing is, this normal that we now live, is not really good for our world, it's environment, the animals, or us. Society on the whole could easily be alike a god, in that it can do almost anything if it wanted to. The question is, do we as individuals want to live in concrete city, separated from nature, or with it? We can do either, but only one will allow us to be truly happy and at peace with the world. Smart thinking is all it takes...

Apologies to all for it being so long...

geography homework help plz!?

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can you please help me with this work sheet that i have to do for geography? i have tried to do it myself but if you could help me by telling me what to take, the quantity i should take and how many units it would be that would be excellent.

it is february 1998 and only a third of the original residents still live on Montserrat. the exclusive zone has spread over almost all the island and the people who remain have been evacuated to its relativiely unscathed northern tip (safe zone). about 700 families are living there with only basic facilities and poor accomadation.

task - you work for the british government. it is helping to fund relief work and supplies. you have 8000 units of government aid available and must decide what to provide to help the population over the next two years.

item & units
tent 4
water purifiers (2 households) 1
medicines (total) 100
hospital operating theatre 50
montserrat library relocation 200
loans for new businessess 5 - 50
ash-clearing equipment 25
small vehicle 35
school text books (100 students) 15
hospital maternity unit (5 beds) 25
facillities for community centre 5
playground 20
electricity generator 30
small hotel development 100
fertilizer (per farm) 2
visitor centre for volcano interpretation 6
pedal bike 2
seed (per farm) 2
school stationary (100 studants) 5
computer linked to internet 12
second hand truck 60
basic housing (per family) 30
emergency relief food (total) 400
stand alone computer 10
tree seedlings (100) 4
community centre building 60
telephone equipment (total) 10
portacabin 50
CB radios (pair) 2
loan of RAF helicopters (2 years) 600
funding for UK university research on island 200
funding for adult retraining 30
tractor 80
boxes of toys for young kids (5 families) 1
contribution towards seismographic equipment 100
livestock (per farm) 8
intensive care unit (5 beds) 70
funding of advertising of island as holiday destination 150
hospital bed 2
polytunnel 4

thanks in advance for your answers!

Answer
This is clearly a problem that is supposed to make YOU think.

Here's a hint--imagine yourself there. You are the agent they send to Montserrat. You have taken nothing with you. The most injured or hungry person must be cared for. What do you need to help them? Put that on your list. Then see who is next.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Ball pits for toddlers?

*Love My T

Does anybody have a ball pit for their toddlers? I just recently saw some online and I think there awesome. I'm thinking about getting one for my girls in a couple of months. I also read alot about people making their own, like with little pools. Just wondering what your thoughts are. If you have one where did you get it. How old is your baby, or how old when they started playing with it? Thoughts... Thanks.

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I have 3 boys. We have had 2 inflatables, they didn't last long with my boys. I got a little round pool at the end of summer, it was 4 dollars. We bought the balls seperately. We also bought some turtle shaped bean bags and have them in there. We do not have a problem with the balls being everywhere. We use a Buzz lightyear pop up tent, that has two entrances, it fits exactly right over the pit. The kids love it. They started with them before 1, around 9 months. They are now 8, almost 4 (next month), and almost 3 (Nov. 1st), they still use it, everyday. All of them. I am not concerned about germs, its their germs. They do not go in with shoes on, and do not eat in the pit. Once every few months we take the pit outside, hose it down, alcohol the pool and spray the balls. We got both our inflatables at Toys R us. One was a fish bowl, the other a little house. The bean bag animals, we have several, pigs, turtles, rabbits, we got those off ebay for 1 dollar each. The sets are of 6. We have 4 sets of turtles, 2 rabbits, 2 pigs. Amazon carries them now, they are expensive now.
http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Mdse-Sply-Bean-Turtles/dp/B000WYFJTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1249956455&sr=1-1
these are the turtles

We have 200 balls. We bought 1 ball pack of 100 for 10 dollars.

The pool is great, but a baby under 1 yr, at least mine could not get in and out themselves.

My pits had cost 32.99, and 26.97

The pool pit, the pop up tent was a gift, so nothing, the pool was 4 dollars, we bought 100 balls for 10, then we added the bean bag animals from ebay ascent-education-who hasn't sold in the past 6 months, the beanbags were 48. The other balls were left over from 2 other pits. The beanbags aren't necessary, but they make it more fun. So 14 dollars without the beanbags. Our pit is big, 42", and 8" deep

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8456390
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10761906
this looks like a good one, 24.76, good reviews, it looks a little small, but it says 47" long, that is 4 feet, so if the kids are pretty young, I'd go with something like this, then you can upgrade to a pool later. The balls, 16 dollars for 100, its a fair price, might be able to find better.

How do I keep baby out of the sun at the beach?

Sara S

Now that the baby summer stuff is going up for sale on ebay and local sales, I started thinking about the coming up summer (sigh). My baby is 4 months right now, and I've purchased a rash gaurd and baby sunscreen already, but I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of any great products that can help me keep the direct sun and bugs off of him when we go to thebeach this summer (we go alot, and I'm looking forward to getting outside with the baby) Or if you have any hints on bringing a baby to the beach, I'd appreciate them. I've seen little domed screen things that you can zip the baby in, they're kind of like a small play pen, but I think mine will be too big by the summer time.

I know I could get an umbrella, but that's not really doable in my area, they don't allow them on most beaches, and the shaded spots always fill up right away. I'm just thinking about all the new hazards (sand in eyes, sunburn, other kids, ahhhh can't wait)

I appreciate any advice from other parents, I will do a best answer as long as no one says "bring an umbrella" JK

Answer
Can you get a popup shelter? This may sound silly, but they have them for pets. It folds flat but then pops up into a cube. It might take some fiddling but you could cut the fabric on the sides so you can get to him but keep the top intact for shade. They're nylon so they're pretty sand and moisture proof.
Just found one for babies, here's the link to one on eBay so you can see it. http://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-Smarties-Infant-Beach-Cabana-Tent-GREAT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ120378916326QQihZ002QQcategoryZ117033QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
What do they allow on your beaches? Could you use two chairs and drape a beach towel between them as long as his fingers didn't get pinched.
The only other thing I'd suggest is make sure he keeps a hat on to shade his eyes.
Hope your little guy has fun.

I am making kids tents out of fabric, with the intention of selling them.?

Mary N

1. Are fabrics copywrited - can I use them for a commercial product or do I need to design my own?
2. If I must design my own, how do I find a company to make the fabric (I am looking for a cotton-poly blend or just cotton, with a pattern-not a solid color)?

Answer
You should buy your fabrics wholesale or from a manufacturing distributor. Yes fabrics are copyrited but that is so other companies do not create the same fabric as their own. To use the fabric to creat is something else and alters the copyright.

Buy create and best wishes.
If you are still stumped and worried call your local university law department and ask to talk with someone who deals with patent and copyright law. That is the free way.

Are they going to have the reverse day care tent at warped tour 2010?

Marcos

I'm going to the cricket ampitheatre on June 24th.

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Has anyone ever been to Catalina Island w/ kids??

Me and my hubby are thinking of taking a vacation to Catalina Island and taking our 8 and 4 yr., would that be a good idea?? For those who have gone w/ kids.

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Catalina Island is a great place to take children. I don't know why people post about how boring it is, must be a lack of imagination. I've been going to Catalina for 26 years. I've experienced it as a child, a teen, a girlfriend-fiance-wife and now as a mother. I met one of my dearest friends there- she has 9 children and just spent a week at the end of July and had the most wonderful time. It's all about the experience. You don't have to drive any where. It's safe for the kids to play at the beach while mom and dad relax in beach chairs and watch. Fun restaurants, great ice cream shops- a candy store that pulls taffy in a big glass window. Although it's not my favorite thing to do, kids love to rent the peddle boats and tour through the harbor. I spent over a month in Catalina last summer with my then 9 month old son. We loved going to get coffee and a doughnut in the morning and taking our walk. Then napping and getting ready for hours at the beach. Just bring a little pop up tent if you have kids who nap. We'd spend the whole day at the beach, we'd go out for lunch- it was great, it's very relaxing and slow paced for mom and dad. I'd highly recommend it to any family.

What was your worst restaurant experience?

answer man

tell me!

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I love Buffalo Wild Wings, and have never had another bad experience there, but the first time we went was terrible.

We ordered the chicken nugget meal with "happy face fries" for my daughter right away, and the waitress brought her the chicken nugget app with no fries. We told her we didn't get our fries and she said we ordered the app. We told her that was a mistake, and she got huffy about it and said she could get some fries but they would take a while.

There were table tents advertising beer specials during football which my husband took advantage of.

When we received our check, not only did she charge us for the app + fries instead of the kids meal, but she charged full price for the beer. When we asked her about it, her reply was "What do you want me to do about it? Not in a helpful way, but in a very rude way.

This was the first time I ever went to a restaurant's site to complain. What horrible customer service. That waitress, I am happy to say, was never there on our many return visits. Thank Goodness, because we loved Buffalo Wild Wings for fight night !

About Camping tents for backyard or backyard porch?

mamac

Hey I Am Almost 19 years old i am looking for a camping tent to set up in the backyard or on back porch just for me to sleep in what kind of tent would be best for me to get and to use to sleep in i need one that has enough room for me to sleep in only i got a sleeping bag but need a tent that fits me like a medium size or large but don't know witch one would be best for me to get at walmart

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if its just for you to use a typical 7x7 foot dome tent would be plenty roomy and quick to set up, there about $20 to $30 at walmarts, i still have one of them i got there over 10 years ago and use it a few times every summer on camping trips and its great. a tent will last a long time if you follow a few simple rules, dont ever put them away wet or they will rot, and dont leave it set up for weeks at a time in bright sunlight, it will become brittle and fall apart. dome tents are great because they can be set up anywhere, they dont have to be staked into the ground to hold there form and stay up, my younger nephew loves it when he comes over to spend the weekend and i pop it up in the living room for him to sleep in. 7x7 is about the smallest i would go with but im 6 foot tall and its annoying if youre feet are touching the end, and if things come to it 3 people can sleep comfortably in a tent that size without having to be touching. you can get the little 3x7 foot pup tents even cheaper but there good for kids and thats about it, and they have to be staked in the ground to stay up. if youve got some extra cash the self setting tents are awesome. just throw them in the air and they land fully set up, about $50+ for a 7x7 size but there priceless if you ever get caught in a rain storm and dont want to spend 5 minutes putting up a tent while youre getting soaked. happy camping to you, even if it is on the back porch. you can get a really nice 16x9 foot tent at walmart here for $80, i got one last summer but there not worth all the hassle to put up unless youre having alot of other people staying over. and they have to be moved every 3 or 4 days or it will kill the grass. ive had many tents over the years and if its just for you or 2 people i wouldnt go with anything too big. if you start getting serious into hardcore camping you might consider getting a nice 3 or 4 season tent, but youre going to be getting into hundreds of $$$. if youre just out in youre yard you could always run an extension cord to plug in a heater and stay reasonably warm even in very cold weather, dont ever use propane in a closed tent, the exhaust fumes can kill you. i do use my coleman dual catalytic propane in my tent with no problems but i keep a window cracked for fresh air and would surely never leave it on while sleeping. a friend of mine uses the cans of sterno to heat his tent even without any windows open, it hasnt killed him but i wouldnt suggest it. also a cheap tarp is a good idea to throw on the ground before putting up youre tent to prevent a sharp rock from making a tear and to protect against moisture from the ground. nothing like being in a tent when its pouring rain and notice that tiny hole in the floor is leaking and youre sleeping bag is soaked.

tent and supplies for camping, across america w/2 dogs?

pilgrim

I am looking to pack my small SUV up with myself,basic supplies and two dogs, 40lb mutt and 80lb german shepherd, from New York to California in August. I have not yet considered how long this will take. First off, any suggestions on tents, there's so many to choose from and an abundance of add-ons, I would love some feedback from the public on their experience,

What is significant: space,the dogs will sleep in there with me, quick and easy set up and take down, lack of fiddly lines and tie downs, Im planning on taking the northern path cross country so suitability for all temperatures and environments, ventilation, two dogs and me generate a lot of heat.
What is not significant: weight, it will be in the car and I wont be carrying it far, price, I will want to keep this for a long time and use it again.

Any decent links to camping reviews, packing lists etc are appreciated, also, if anyone has done this before with dogs, tips and hints and recommendations for places dog friendly along the way would be wonderful, thanks in advance!
great advice from all, and the safety of my dogs is the great priority here, dont worry, were making some re-con trips over the next few weeks in preparation,
GPS: check!!
Veterinary locations: check,
Emergency veterinary care kit: check, thanks again!

Answer
When I take my puppy (10 year-old, 85-Lb shepherd mix) camping and am solo, a two person tent is more than sufficient for her, my gear and me. I wouldn't have any trouble fitting a second, smaller dog in as well. So I think that any 2-person tent or larger would be fine. If you plan on sleeping on a double- or queen-sized air mattress, then you'd need to go with a 4-person or larger tent unless your dogs sleep in bed with you. With tents, each person is allocated about 26" width, so a queen-size mattress will take up as much space as 2.5 "persons."

There's so many different tents to choose from it's hard to make a recommendation. I've always had good luck with Eureka, and the aforementioned 2-person tent is more than 15 years old and is still in wonderful shape, despite being used at least 500 nights. Since weight is not a concern, you'll be doing mostly short stays by yourself with two dogs, I'd suggest a 4-person dome tent. Don't go much larger, or else you'll have trouble setting-up alone. You should pick out a tent in-person at a camping/outdoors store such as REI, EMS, Campmor (if you're nearby) or similar. Look for a good brand name (Eureka, Kelty, Marmot, North Face) and then features like:

* Bathtub Floor -- floor material wraps up the sides before joining the wall
. material so the seams are less likely to leak
* Full Coverage Fly -- better wind and rain protection
* Clip or Sleeve/Clip setup -- faster and easier setup (try to get spare clips
. in case one breaks or gets lost).
* Vents/Doors -- Look for cross-ventilation and easy access for you and
. your dogs.
* Pre-Sealed or Taped Seams -- better rain protection.
* Material thickness -- different models use different weights/weaves of nylon.
. Heavier weight is more durable, particularly on the floor panel where sharp
. dog nails might be an issue.

Any tent you get will need to be staked-down against the wind. I can't tell you how many time's I've retrieved tents for neighbors who thought they could get by without staking. Most dome tents use two or three straight poles that are all shock-corded together, so there's little to get confused over when setting-up and minimal time and effort. The fly is optional and, depending on the tent design, only needed when it rains or to cut the wind. I'd avoid cabin tents or modified domes that have angled poles and other fiddly bits to deal with, even if they are typically taller and more spacious.

Aside from the tent you'll need a ground sheet to help protect the floor. Best option here is to get some heavy polypro painter's drop sheets from your local home improvement store and then cut about about 3"/side wider/longer than the floor of your tent. This extra material gets folded up and tucked under the tent to prevent water from accumulating under the floor.

Next thing is what will you sleep on. I assume you'll bring temperature-appropriate sleeping bag for you. If space isn't a concern, I'd suggest a folding camp cot with a foam pad on top for comfort and insulation, otherwise a thick foam mat. As for the dogs, except in the coldest weather, your shepherd won't need any extra insulation, (mine won't sleep inside her cut-down sleeping bag unless it's below 10 degrees), I don't know about your other dog. My shepherd is also content to sleep on the ground, but happier when I bring her own foam mat along.

No issues with dog supplies, except to have an air-tight container for dog food storage and treat it like any other food in regards to wildlife (particularly bears and raccoons): keep away from your tent, locked in your car or bear lockers where provided. Skip those overpriced, folding dog bowls at the pet store, just bring your regular bowls from home and a collapsible food storage bowl (about $6) for water on the trail.

Having up-to-date rabies vaccinations with written certificate from your vet and dog licenses is essential. Most campgrounds won't accept you without these items. Of course other vaccinations should be up-to-date as well, for your dogs' health. Bring a copy of both your and your dogs' major medical information with you in case of emergency. Veterinarian access is usually as simple as looking through a local phone book, or you can use the Pet Travel Center's website's search function at http://www.pettravelcenter.com/veterinarians. Don't forget flea/tick drops, leashes, dog run wire or rope, and favorite play toys. Oh, get an ID tag made with your cell phone number and home address for each dog, in case they somehow get lost (it does happen).

Bring a good first aid kit, it should cover the essentials for you and your dogs. Nail trimmers and a grooming brush (for the dogs -- I'll assume you already were bringing your own!). If you or your dogs take prescription meds, take along a fresh prescription with you in case you run out or medicine gets lost or contaminated during your trip.

GPS: They're fine for finding out how to

Which tent is the best for a long term trip?

Thedreamer

My husband, daughter and I are going to be selling everything save for a rooftop storage container worth of stuff and a suitcase of clothes and driving across Canada to live in B.C (from Ontario). We'll be going in the last week of June next summer. I'm beginning to plan and gather equipment we'll need to camp our way across the country. We won't be driving straight across, instead we're taking our time and going out of our way to visit and see things as we go and camp instead of hotels.

I want to purchase a tent now, before this years camping season is over and have a chance to take it out and get used to it. Price is a small factor, but I'm willing to put good money into it as we love to camp and will continue to do so once we get out west, so durability, quality and performance is worth paying for.

Any suggestions for good 3-4 person tents would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Annibel .......for long term tent camping in moderate climates....no extremely cold weather or possible snow.....there are many tents to choose from. Keep in mind that you will want some space for some needed accommodations inside the tent......like the cooler to keep it out of the direct sun and for those who like to stretch out a bit. Oh and if you may be using one of those hard cots to sleep on......and consider if you want a 2 room type to separate parents from the kids for privacy or not.

Also......consider looking into a military type canvas tent if you may be in potential weather such as cold below 35......or rain.....
Canvas type military style will help keep in the warmth when needed. These tents accommodate from 2 people up to 40 people. The bigger the tent then the heavier it gets.Also consider the duration at any given site. One site you may only want to stay over night and another you may want to stay a week.

Canvas tents prevent most wildlife from easy access and modern tents do not.
I owned a 12 man military type tent.....a lot of space......weighed about 125 lbs......took about 30 minutes to set up and it kept out the cold and rain while camping in the Virginia Appalachian Mountains.

Best time to buy is in winter when no one else is and sales are too low. This is when you can get deals.

Hope I helped.

Where are some good places to camp with kids in KY?

Suzanne

We will have a 4, 7, & 8 year old with us. We are planning to camp in a tent. I would be interested in any suggestions for this or places that have cabins. Thank you!

Answer
Any of the State Park or Army Corps campgrounds would be great. Carter Caves State Park is one of my favorite places to camp. The kids will love the caves if you opt to take a tour. Carter Caves as well as nearly all of the state parks (http://www.parks.ky.gov) have modern bath houses and play grounds. Have fun!

Great Campground for adults and kids?

LeoShines

Camp Site Recommendations? Looking for a lake or close to water, prefer lush forest setting, but would be open to something different if it's just awesome! Need showers. But will bring tents. And preferably where campsites aren't right on top of each other.... we like hiking, room for football and games, maybe fishing too? Not too highly priced, and within about 2 hours of Sonoma (SF bayarea) Ideas?

Answer
There happens to be a campsite 10 miles south of Livermore that is pretty much exactly what you described.
Del Valle Regional Park is right by a beautiful (squeaky-clean :D) lake with picnic tables, lifeguard-monitored beaches, and boats for rent. You can fish in the lake for trout, catfish, and bass (but you need a permit, which you can purchase there, and a fishing license). There's a big grassy field by the lake where you can play football, soccer...just about anything; and Del Valle is also surrounded by thousands of acres of forested hiking trails. Since it is a regional park, it is inexpensive, too, with camping prices per night (first car parks free, second car is an additional $6) only $28 (not counting boat rentals or fishing permits)!
When we went, our campsite had plenty of room for playing football; I've heard campsites in the #50s are good for this. There are free showers there, though my friend went and said that her shower was dirty and she didn't want to use it. My experience with the showers there was fine, however. Go in the summer during the week; there are always weekend crowds and in the winter it is muddy and wet.
I think you would really like Del Valle: check out the websites below for more information.

Good luck!

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Linda Lou

How do you keep your kids from jumping out of their crib?

sxenerdx <

My son is 21 months old and learned how to jump out of his crib. He use to be really easy to put to bed. Just lay him down and he would go to bed. Now he jumps out and plays in his room. I took all of his toys out thinking it would help but it doesn't. It takes me an hour and a half or more to get him to go to sleep. I know he's tried because sometimes I go in, and he is laying on the floor playing with his toys or holding his animals and just lays there. But the second I lay him down he jumps right back out. I'm at a loss at to what to do.
I need HELP! I work nights and so the only time I can sleep is when he sleeps. He usually takes two naps a day and yesterday I had to fight for him to take one. I'm loosing it but he just won't sleep. His dad told me that he kept jumping out of his crib at 3am. He is fed, changed, and nothing is wrong except that he likes to jump out of his crib. Please help!!!
Oh I'm not playful AT ALL! I'm very stern with him and have been from the start. I can not handle no sleep all week long. I usually let him play for 15 minutes before going in and putting him back in.
With the toddler bed, I know he will just do the exact same thing. But it's easier for him to get out of a toddler bed. That's why I haven't switched him yet. I see this being worse if he were in a toddler bed. How do you keep them in toddler beds?

Answer
Most do switch to a toddler bed once their child can get out of the crib, but they do make a "crib tent" which clips on over the crib so that little ones can't get out (or in the case of the family cat, get in). Here's one example: http://www.snugglebugz.ca/crib-tent-ii-deluxe.html

Instead of letting him play for 15 minutes, promptly go put him back in his crib (or toddler bed). By allowing him to play for 15 minutes you've taught him that if he climbs out he can play for quite some time (and usually become more awake) before you put him back in the crib. This may mean you're sitting right outside his door for a few nights until he falls asleep, but he will get it.

Other than "Tots in Mind," is there any other company that makes a crib tent?

Beth G

The "Tots in Mind" crib tent doesn't have great reviews and I can't find a competitor. Any suggestions are great!

Answer
We used the crib tent, the Tots in Mind one, and I'm surprised that it got low reviews. It was great. At first, we just wanted to keep the cat out of the crib before my first child was born then to protect him from the cat if it happened to sneak in during a night feeding etc. Later, we used it to keep my son from climbing out of the crib (he started at 14 months, a little too young for us to really want to move him to a toddler bed).

I loved it. The only down sides were that the zipper was noisy and after awhile the netting started to separate from the sides because it was so tight and we used our lift up/down cribside a lot.

I was going to use it again for my second child but realized we didn't need to -- the cat would run miles before jumping in the crib with the kids as they scare him to death. But, once my daughter was a little older, I quickly found out that my daughter's pacifiers were constantly falling to the ground and it would wake her up. So, I was constantly feeling around on the floor in her dark room in the middle of the night with a screaming child. This was never a problem with the crib tent as it kept them inside.

I debated putting up the old one but decided it was too "used," there were a couple holes along the zipper, so I'd have to buy another one to be safe. But, spending all that money just for dropped pacis seemed ridiculous, so I settled on the crib shield -- no tent part, just netting around the sides. It's four pieces instead of one, holes on each corner, and she kept pulling apart the velcro. I can't tell you how many times I wondered why it wasn't made like the crib tent, which goes around everything (under the mattress, up the sides, attaches to the rails VERY securely, and then the tent part). I even debated making one exactly the same just minus the tent part and becoming a millionaire. ;)

Anyway, depending on what you need it for, I think the crib tent is a good choice. Keeps cats out, climbing kids in, pacifiers within reach of the child etc. The zipper part was a bit of a pain, but at some point, the child does become used to the noise. I haven't ever seen any other brands of crib tent type things. The closest I was able to find was the crib shield by breathable baby.

ETA: Just realized I should add...we used Cloud and Stars QuickZip sheets (link below) not regular crib sheets. This probably added a lot of benefit to the tent as I can see how using regular crib sheets would be really frustrating with the crib tent as it's very hard to take the mattress out. But, with the QuickZip sheets, if you have an accident, you just zip off the top part and zip on a fresh one. You still need to change the whole set, which is a pain, but not as often as you would have to if you use regular sheets.

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