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September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You do not have to spend so much money to enjoy a fantastic time with your family. Having time to spend with your family is very important as it strengthens the bond between the members of the family.

Many families often opt to enjoy a great camping weekend by the lakeside. It can be so much fun to have horses around the camping area.

The beauty about camping comes with its low cost. It is a chance to enjoy a fabulous time while taking advantage of the facilities that are available at the camping area. Some of the activities that the family can engage in while camping include; swimming in the lakes, hiking and fishing among others. Imagine the thought of enjoying an exciting midnight trail while enjoying ghost scary ghost stories. Only the brave hearted can enjoy this.

In order to come up with a wonderful camping weekend there are certain things that you should keep in mind.

Identify the camping ground, make the necessary reservations, come up with a budget, get all the requirements ready and finally decide on the date. Come up with a checklist so that you ensure that you do not leave anything out. The main benefit of making early preparations is the fact that you ensure that every little detail is handled. It is important to point out that a very small omission can have negative effect on the family camping weekend. Keep your budget at reasonable levels so that you do not have to dig to much in to your savings.

It is fun to add some games in to your camping trip. A nice game of cards, hide and seek, running races with a price tag can be great fun during camping. Teach the kids how to prepare food in the woods and light camp fires. In the evening it is really amazing to sit around the camp fires and laugh your hearts out. Take the opportunity to do some of the craziest fun things during your family camping weekend together.

During this family weekend escapade, parents get to catch up with their children’s progress. With the fast paced economy that people live in today, a lot happens during the week that escapes the attention of the parents. During such camping trips, try and identify your child’s talent through the activities that they want to engage in. With adequate plans in place, you and your family can enjoy a fantastic weekend together.
 

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Danby DIM1524W Ice Maker Portable for a Great Weekend Camping Trip!

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A seasoned camper will know what the essentials are to take along for a camping trip. But if you’re a first time camper, then it is important to run a checklist. Cooking in the wilderness can be great. With the sizzling bacon in your plate and a cool drink packed with ice in your hand, you can enjoy a perfect evening. This is why a portable and compact ice maker becomes an indispensable item on everyone’s camping checklist. Before you get ready to pack, we suggest you buy the Danby DIM1524W Portable Ice Maker from Nebraska Furniture Mart.

We think that this Danby ice maker would make an ideal choice as it comes with an amazing capacity to produce almost 33 pounds of ice in just 24 hours. And you don’t have to wait for hours to get the ice ready; this compact ice maker delivers its first batch in just under10 minutes.

The Danby DIM1524W Portable Ice Maker with comes equipped with simple and soft touch controls to ensure ease of use. Unlike other ice makers, the Danby ice maker does not require direct plumbing. You simply need to get the large water reservoir of 1.0 gallon filled to get the job done.

Isn’t it a great idea to have ice cubes of varying sizes? You can choose between 3 ice cube sizes from small to large with this ice maker. With an internal storage capacity of around 3 pounds you can be sure that this compact ice maker will give you enough ice cubes whenever and wherever you need them. What’s more! The removable ice basket and the self clean program ensures ease of maintenance as well.

No more fighting amongst the kids for ice. There will be plenty left for the whole family. So, if you need ice while you are on the move, then shop for the Danby white ice makers at affordable prices from NFM.

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Weekend Camping Trip

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

My wife and I like to camp at least once a month, so for the New Year’s weekend we decided to camp at John Prince Campground. The campground is located on the South end of John Prince Park. The park is about five miles west of I-95 in Lake Worth Florida, and is owned and operated by Palm Beach County. We were quiet pleased when we arrived to see that this campground was so family oriented and has so much to offer.

 

John Prince Park covers more than seven hundred acres and has a large variety of recreational activities. Some of the park activities include fishing, boating, skiing, playgrounds, fitness trail, bicycling, driving range, and a nature trail. In addition, there are lighted basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. Wanting to play a family soccer game, there is two athletic fields large enough to accommodate any outdoor sport. Inside the park is seven miles of paved bicycle path, also suitable for jogging. The fitness trail is located in the center of the park, it is made of mulch and is a little over one mile in length and has twenty stretching locations. Unlike most State Parks, there is no fee for admittance into this park.

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The campground covers forty-eight acres with 277 lots. Forty six of these sites sit adjacent to Lake Osborne. Many others have a great view of the Lake. Located throughout the campground are four shower buildings with restrooms, three large playgrounds for the younger ones, and a petanque court. All the lots are paved and provide water with thirty or fifty amp service, while some are full hookup.

 

If you like riding bicycles as my wife and I do, then this is an excellent place. If you leave the campground and follow the bike path it is eight and a half miles to the end of the bike path. At this point you have a choice, turn around or ride for two and a half miles on the sidewalk to get back to the entrance of the park. I don’t recommend riding on the highway. Our day always started by walking a mile to the fitness trail for an early morning jog. Upon returning to the camper, a small breakfast prepared on our outdoor camping stove is just the ticket to build up a little energy. After clean up duties, it’s time for our bicycle ride around the paved trail, a great way to burn the breakfast calories off. Mind you, she does it for the exercise, I do it for leisure, and of course she leaves me behind.

 

In the evening we normally use our camping grill to prepare dinner. Afterwards a nice walk around the campground is very enjoyable. We always find it amazing how many fellow campers will speak to us as we walk by; it appears that most campers are just as eager to meet new people, as we are. Not only is this a great way to learn something about other places, but their culture as well.

 

Article by Larry West

 

My wife and I started camping four years ago. It started when our neighbors invited us to the Keys for a weekend getaway. We knew right away that camping would become part of our lives. The best part of camping for us, is cooking on an outdoor camping stove and eating at the picnic table. Besides this, what better way to meet new and exciting people.

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