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Camping Kettles are an essential item in any camping kitchen set up. From quick breakfasts of instant oatmeal, to re-hydrating backpacking meals, to making that essential cup of coffee on a cold morning in the forest, a camp kettle is a must-have for any camping family or solo camper. It’s faster and easier to use…
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10 Best Kettles for Camping: The Perfect Camp Tea Kettle
Camping Kettles are an essential item in any camping kitchen set up. From quick breakfasts of instant oatmeal, to re-hydrating backpacking meals, to making that essential cup of coffee on a cold morning in the forest, a camp kettle is a must-have for any camping family or solo camper. It’s faster and easier to use…
Welcome to Outdoorsy Families!
I’m Audrey. I’m a mom to two toddlers, a wife to a camp director, former teacher, dog mom, and lover of the outdoors.
My family and I live at a summer camp in northern Minnesota where we play outside as much as possible. (Even when it’s cold!) Before becoming a mom, I spent my winters skiing the Utah powder and my summers hiking its summits. After making the intentional decision to leave Utah for a simpler life with our kids, my family found ourselves living in the northwoods of Minnesota. With this move has come lots of days at the lake, ski trips to little Midwestern hills, learning to avoid mosquitoes while camping, and having fun playing in the snow.
Best Winter Mittens and Gloves for Kids and Toddlers (2024)
Choosing a pair of winter mittens or gloves for your kids doesn’t need to be a struggle, but often it’s more complicated than it seems. The mittens are too short and snow sneaks between a crack, or they’re not nearly as waterproof as you thought are soaking wet within 15 minutes of playtime. The worst…
100+ Simple and Easy Day Hike Lunch Ideas
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Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Toddlers and Kids (2024)
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