The weather we are having at the moment has made me look forward to rather than dread our annual camping trip next week. I am not particularly stoic when it comes to roughing it and am rather of the opinion that a holiday ought to include a few home comforts along the way. I know, life doesn't depend on them etc etc .However I take one look at the enjoyment spread all over my kids faces and I have to man up and get on with it!
On the positive side we do now have a tent that can be seen from outer space and have collected a lot of useful gadgets over the years that ease the job quite considerably. I do quite enjoy sleeping under canvas and eating outdoors so this year I am going to be firm on the OCD elements that stop me from relaxing and follow these rules:
1. Take plenty of alcohol.
2. Don't take chocolate ( it melts and tastes foul and then you sulk for hours)
3. Take tins of food from M and S and just boil rice or pasta to go with them.
4. Take dry shampoo and hairbands and forget about hair.
4. Take a good tinted moisturiser, lip tint and mascara and go minimal!
5. Take water pistols and spend time with the kids.
Wish me luck!!
p.s My usual weekly posts will still be around so please continue to visit me. Loving getting to know you all. XX
Hope you have a wonderful time making desposits in the family's memory bank.
ReplyDeleteDo you know - that's such a nice way to look at it - making deposits in the memory banks. Yes, it's these small things that count.
DeleteThats so right - creating memories is what it is about - must remember that! X
DeleteI hope you have a great time - you have my approach to camping - so do tell afterwards how you fared. The Grumps is looking into tents as well and I realise that my days are numbered before I have to bed down under canvas.
ReplyDeleteIts not so bad once you are set up...just go when its sunny. Weve had too much rain this week! X
DeleteLove your tips and think minimal is the way to go with make-up where ever one may be on holiday! Agree on haircare too! Have fun lovely x
ReplyDeleteOh man, I feel even worse about camping and I refuse to "man up!" Actually my kids are grown and gone now so I don't have the pressure to fulfill their woodsy desires.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun, and the water gun thing actually sounds fun! Oh, and the alcohol. ;)
Great tips - I *almost* feel like I could brave a camping trip with your advice. Hope you have a great time and if not, that the alcohol helps dull the pain ;) Avrilx
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ReplyDeleteplenty of alchohol sounds about right, haha. Not much for camping here...love the outdoors, but usually in smaller doses! Thanks for popping by...and have fun on your camping trip!!! Best
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Having fun, but looking forward to my home comforts!! X
DeleteSounds like you have it under control Clare - love your list - enjoy your trip .
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Surviving so far! Going for more wine today......x
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ReplyDeleteSooo excited about that - Thank you so much! Will give me something to look forward to after camping! Xxx
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