Glamping With The Prices

I’ve been talking a lot about our adventures in the TomCat and the Airstream, but today I wanted to do a little throwback to the times when we used to go “Glamping” (much easier when we only had Liv!) Camping is one of our absolute favorite activities and although we don’t get out nearly as much as we’d like, we make sure to go at least a few times each summer. I love being outdoors and tent camping, but I also like to be in a nice space with beautiful decor. This is what I like to call glamping. The hubby used to put up a little bit of a fuss about this, but once he realized we were not taking any extra stuff, just making prettier choices, he got on board.

Below, you’ll see one of our glamping sites and I wanted to share with you why I’ve chosen these items and a few extras that I might add, depending on our glamping destination!

GLAMPING MADE EASY

For our bed, we use a plain old air mattress, but instead of sleeping bags we pack actual bedding. This is way more comfortable to sleep in and when you get home, you can just throw the sheets into the wash. There’s no need to take your sleeping bags in to get them professionally cleaned each season! Of course, we always pack an extra blanket in case it gets cold, so I figured we may as well get a cute one to put at the end of the bed when it’s not being used.

For Liv’s bed, we use a little pop-up cot from Amazon. On the cot in the photos, we just used extra blankets, but I have ordered her a little faux fur sleeping bag that I’m sure she’ll find comfy and I think it’s so cute!

I haven’t been able to talk Carey into packing a table for the tent, but a lot of the time we are able to find an uncut fire log that we can use as a table. We save our actual “camping lantern” for the outdoors and have purchased a smaller (and prettier!) one for inside the tent. It is a small touch that adds a lot of style to the space.

Lastly, we added a little rug to really make it feel cozy! Some throw pillows would take it over the top... but I just can’t seem to justify packing those.

Camping with a Toddler

When I post about camping, I often get a lot of questions about camping with a toddler (or just kids in general!) To be honest, it is one of the easiest activities to do with kids! There is so much to do outdoors and places to explore, I can’t imagine any kid not liking it.

We try to get a few new outdoor toys to give the kids while we are camping. Creative toys like bug hotels, butterfly nets, or even little scavenger hunts, etc. are a great way to have them interact with the outdoors while keeping them entertained!

We do cheat a little bit and usually bring the iPad along. Having the kids watch a few minutes of a movie before we start getting ready for bed has become a bit of a routine and helps them to settle down for the night.

GLAMPING EXTRAS

In the glamping photos above, there’s a few items you won’t see, but are great to consider on your next glamping trip. It all depends on how much room you have to pack and what you deem necessary (or just nice to have!)

Battery operated (or solar powered) lights are a really fun way to add some atmosphere to your glamping site. You can hang them from your tent or in the trees. It’s great if you need to get up in the middle of the night, or just want to sit outside with a drink once the kids are asleep.

One thing I think the hubby could get on board with is cute baskets. They may seem too bulky to bring with you, but try using them for packing purposes! They could hold rolled up blankets, toys for the kids or even snacks! Once you get to the site, they could continue to hold things or be flipped upside down and used as a side table! These are a cute and practical idea for any glamping site.

Toddler Cot //  Toddler Sleeping Bag // Toddler Pillow // Throw Blanket // Bedding // Comforter Set // Lamp // Rug // Camping Lantern // Hanging Lights // Cream Basket // Wicker Basket

If you’re a big fan of glamping too, let me know what your must haves are! I’d love to get some new ideas in case we ever attempt tent glamping again! Maybe Carey and I will have to grab a few nights away on our own to do this again, it’s definitely something I miss!

Much Love,