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Category: Camping

Coney Dog Pie Iron Recipe: Easy Camping Meal from Planned Leftovers

May 19, 2018 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Food, Products We Recommend

Good morning!  I am so excited that the weather is finally warm enough for camping!  And for campfire cooking! Ever since experimenting with leftovers maid-rites in the pie iron (which were yummy!), I have been…

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Finally, It’s Camper Spring Cleaning Time!

April 29, 2018 Cathi Camping

Good morning!  Good morning!  I’m so excited to share today!  After all the cold, snow and ice- the sun is finally shining!  We were able to spend the whole day doing outside chores and camper…

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North Shore Rocks: Finally Finishing a Souvenir Project!

April 7, 2018 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping

Good morning!  We had so much fun a few years ago on our North Shore Scenic Drive trip along Lake Superior, that I’m excited today to share an easy rock project made with rocks from…

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Easy Canvas Firewood Carrier to Make for Camping

March 26, 2018 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping

Good morning!  Woo-Hoo!  I’m finally doing a camping post again!  Well, sort of- the canvas firewood carrier is a quick, frugal project to make camping easier.  And at least I can think about camping while…

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A Manual Log Splitter Review: An Easy Way to Get Ready for Camping

February 24, 2018 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Products We Recommend

Good morning!  I am so excited to share a review of our latest purchase: a Central Machinery 10 ton hydraulic log splitter! “I’m going out to split wood!” I can guarantee the husband never imagined…

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Frugal, Picnic Tablecloth Hack

January 14, 2018 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Products We Recommend

Good morning!   I’d like to share a picnic tablecloth hack with you today.   My kids get obsessed looking up life hacks.  We have tried many different ways to peel boiled eggs and the youngest wants…

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A Surprise Chocolate Crescent Pie Iron- Thanks to being Frugal!

November 11, 2017 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Food

Good morning!  I am so excited today to share this new campfire pie iron dessert with you!  It was a surprise addition to our weekend camping menu a few weeks ago.  I was able to…

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When Not to Winterize the Camper

November 4, 2017 Cathi Camping

Good morning!  I enjoy the fall camping season!  I just wish trying to decide when to winterize the camper was not part of fall camping.  I love hot coffee made over a morning campfire, and…

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New (to me) Dutch Oven Cooking Method= Delicious Cinnamon Rolls!

October 21, 2017 Cathi Camping, Food, Recommended

Good morning!  I was so excited this weekend!  Even though, it rained from Friday night until Saturday afternoon, while we were camping, I was very excited!  I was able to try a new cast iron…

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Making Frugal Fire Starters

September 30, 2017 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping

Good morning!   I love being frugal and I love camping, especially having a campfire.  I love the smell, the warmth and the crackle of a campfire.  Cooking and experimenting with recipes is just more fun…

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    Good morning!  I was so excited this weekend!  Even though, it rained from Friday night …

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