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A Twist on S’mores and Traditions

When we went camping last month, we brought along ingredients for s’mores. For my boys, it just wouldn’t be camping without s’mores. I didn’t grow up with s’mores. While we did roast marshmallows when we camped, I don’t remember having s’mores until pre-teen slumber parties. I have to confess, s’mores are a little sticky sweet for me. But it’s a tradition. So I usually have one. On our campout, my oldest son decided to roast a banana. It fell in the coals a few times, but he pronounced it a hit. He didn’t share, so I can’t vouch for it. … Continue reading →

Fine Dining for Camping: Not Your Mother’s S’mores

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I’m sure some of you have noticed a week long absence in the food blog. Our family went camping last week–and we have survived it well enough to come back and tell you what we ate! Okay truthfully, we chose a camping spot that was close enough to my in-laws that if we had issues we could flee to refuge! The first night it poured buckets and buckets of rain and so we spent the night inside the centrally air conditioned home of my lovely in-laws. However, we did make it out the subsequent night and went to town on … Continue reading →

Chiminea – Outdoor Fireplace Fun

Tonight we get to roast marshmallows and make s’mores right on our very own patio. Last weekend we bought a chiminea which is also sometimes spelled chimenea). This bulb shaped freestanding fireplace is pronounced chim-ah-nee-ah, it’s from the Spanish word for chimney. These little fireplaces were originally used in homes for heating and cooking. They are made to utilize small pieces of wood. Today they are mainly used for patio decoration. We lit a tiny fire today and enjoyed our lunch outside. It was a nice sunny day, but still a little chilly. It was nice to have a bit … Continue reading →

17 Ideas for Capturing Couple Time This Fall

Fall inspires romance doesn’t it? Seems like love is in the air everywhere you turn. The cooler weather makes it ideal for snuggling up closer to the one you love. The changing colors are a good excuse to go for a drive or a walk and enjoy some time together. Those are just a couple of the more popular ways to capture couple time this fall, but there are others. Here’s some ideas inspired from my own experiences as well as from articles I’ve read (and noted herein) written by fellow Families.com bloggers. Passing Time at Patches, Orchards, and Farms … Continue reading →

Family Fun Week in Review

An exciting week in the Families.com Family Fun Blog has come to an end. This past week we welcomed back Jeff Bogle. He is back from a short hiatus and is eager to provide fun ideas for you and your family as we usher in autumn and eventually wintertime. With Jeff back in the fold and with Lauri continuing to offer her own amazing tips and ideas, the Fun Blog will be busting at the seams over the coming weeks and months! Here’s a quick recap of the fun had during the prior week. Jeff returned with a very cool … Continue reading →