Goin' Campin' in your own backyard!

One of my most favorite summer activities to do with my family is GOIN' CAMPIN'! Last weekend, at this exact time, our family was up in the cool pines of Flagstaff Arizona. We LOVE to camp!! We love spending time together going to walks, quad rides, hikes, eating s'mores, and playing tons of games! Camping is one of those things that never gets old. We could go EVERY weekend and still want to go again. This picture was taken on one of our rides. We found an old historic house that was built sometime in the early 1900's, I think. AMAZING!! I asked my husband if we could buy it and have it as a summer cabin!

I thought it would be fun to post some camping ideas for families that can't really get out of town. This goes to show that you can have a GREAT time with your family in your own backyard.

I LOVE this idea from Giggles Galore to have your own Camp S'MORE!

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And if you don't want to go to the trouble of actually roasting marshmallows, this is a great recipe for a s'more mix.  TSJPhotography calls this Happy Camper Crunch!

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I adore these teepee tents from Kara's Party Ideas. PERFECT for sleeping under the stars!

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Gina Lee thought of everything for her camping party... I especially love the bug juice!

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I Can Teach My Child threw a camping party that included:

dirt cups

minature bow and arrows

kids in a blanket

candy campfires

and party favors!

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Dukes and Duchesses turned her backyard into Camp Dukes

I love these homemade camp shirts

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Some cute ideas for camp activities over at Loralee Lewis

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Get out your campin' chairs! A backyard big screen movie from HWTM will be a BIG hit!

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CUTE campfire cones from Quirky Momma

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Martha Stewart shares lots of fun ideas for camping in your own backyard!

TONS of great backyard camping activities over at Child Care Lounge

A cute is this tissue paper camp fire craft from Education.Com

Let's Go Camping!