Comments on: Kyle’s Coupons: The Joy of Camping

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[...] The Joy of Camping. Maybe it’s the warm weather, but I’m getting an itch to do some camping. This is a great resource for the frugal camper. @Being Frugal [...]

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By: Marci

Marci — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:14:38 +0000

Re: Frozen Meals – ANYTHING your family likes and that can be cooked ahead, frozen, thawed and heated up in your cast iron dutch oven or cast iron frying pan can be used for this frozen meal ice block. ENJOY! – Note: if you are ‘rough’ with your ice chest contents you might want to double bag it :)

By: Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping

Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:08:07 +0000

Marci, love the frozen meals idea! Kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Especially since blocks of ice take up SO much room in the ice chest. I am so going to do this.

Gwen, thanks for the tip on camping/travel in Texas. I bet most other states have these as well.

Melinda, something about being outside, no TV, no cell phone, and the fresh air that makes hot dogs, burgers, and a can of chili taste so dang good!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:35:23 +0000

We just went on our first camping trip of the season over the weekend:) I think hubby and I love it just as much, if not MORE than the kids!

We never eat at a restaurant when camping. Even something as simple hot dogs roasted over the campfire beats restaurant fare any day!

By: Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping

Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:21:25 +0000

Ken, agree that would be the ideal, but not practical for most families. To much going on with school, little league, ballet, and other activites to get out camping every couple of weekends. I think it is important to to stay connected in other ways. Like having dinner together every night and making time for family activites on a regular basis.

By: marci

marci — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:15:22 +0000

I like to cook ahead and freeze favs like beef stew, chowder, or soups. Freeze in heavy ziplock bags. Use them like ice in the cooler, then defrost on the day they are needed for dinner. Lasts several days in the ice chest.

Another fav is homemade hashbrowns – shred potatoes and partially fry up. Press into a cookie sheet and finish baking. When done, cut into potatoes with spatula into approx 3×4 inch size and freeze. When frozen break apart at your cut lines and freeze in a stack. These also are used as ice in the ice chest, and are easy hash browns for camp breakfast.

We camped every other weekend and a two week stretch every summer when I was a kid – Great family memories that my siblings and I still enjoy talking about.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:15:12 +0000

I enjoyed your post and reminiscing about the many many past camping trips, both with my parents and family and with my own daughters. My daughters are grown now and enjoying camping on their own, although we get together for the occasional trip.

If you’re planning to travel/camp in Texas, go to http://www.traveltex.com to order the 2008 Travel Guide. It’s free (!!) and comes with a colorful detailed guide to state parks and areas of interest, a nice Texas map and an accomodations guide. I can’t seem to keep the guide on hand because when friends or family visit, I always end up giving it away.

Now off to plan our next camping trip!

By: Mydailydollars

Mydailydollars — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:51 +0000

Great post! It really made me miss camping. I used to all the time, but have fallen in with a “warm beds, hot showers” crowd. However, this reminded me to take advantage next time a camping opportunity comes up!

By: CollegeSavings.About.com - Ken Clark, CFP

CollegeSavings.About.com - Ken Clark, CFP — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:31 +0000

Great article! I’m a big fan of camping.

As a family counselor (my other career), I’d rather see a family go camping every couple of weekends and stay connected all year long, then try and connect on one major vacation once per year!