We have been camping now for three years with littlies. Every time we go, I try to simplify the food. Lots of canned soup. Still, it is absolutely fantastic to wake up to a pancakes breakfast one day and bacon & eggs on another. So we must take those!!
Breakfasts:
Weetbix
Bacon & eggs
Pancakes (with lemon & sugar)
Lunches:
Simple sandwiches - jam & peanut butter
Ham & pesto sandwiches
Ramen
Nibblies:
Nice cheese, rice crackers
Tiny Teddies (special treats for the kids) & marshmallows
Apples, Passionfruit, Canned fruit
Cucumber
Nuts, dried fruit
Milo (chocolate milk)
Chocolate
Dinners:
Spaghetti bolognaise - freeze the sauce from home (or use jar)
Sausages & BBQ Lamb
Canned soup
Instant curry or jja jjang sauce with rice
Condiments:
salt & pepper
tomato sauce, olive oil
tea & coffee
butter
Drinks:
wine, juice, milk, UHT milk
Something about the fresh air and being out in the wilderness...Everything tastes absolutely delicious and you eat a lot more than usual!
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Minimalist Camping
OK, technically, camping is not exactly Minimalist.
However, I would argue that when you are camping, life suddenly becomes very very simple. You are not busy. You are not going out to cafes and restaurants. You are not shopping. You are not checking your emails. You are not driving a car. You are not going anywhere!
You are There, and you are enjoying the green space, eating simple meals, and spending Time with your loved ones. Lots of time!
Life is pared back and simple.
You are swimming, sleeping, looking up at the stars, starting a camp fire, reading a book, having a cup of tea and playing with your kids.
So yes, you have LOTS of gear to pack. But that minor point aside, once you are there, it's Simple. So I would say that camping is a Minimalist Holiday.
This is our packing list: (thanks to the Saunders Family).
Gear
tent, bunks, sleeping bags, sheets, cot
table, food cupboard, folding chairs
buckets, cooking gear, gas lighter, wine tumblers, containers
scourer, paper towel, tea towels, dish liquid
hammock, picnic blanket
frisbee, ball, cards, beach toys, tea set
walkies, mobile
tools
Clothes
Day clothes, hats, jumpers
swimming bag, swimmers, floaties, beach towel
thongs, sneakers
pyjamas
Toiletries
2 toiletries bags
sunscream, toothbrushes, soap
bath towels, wipes, nappies, plastic bags
first aid
Car trip
Map
drink bottles, sandwiches, nibblies
pillows, bedtime friends
music
Of course, we look completely dishevelled by the end of the two weeks. But we are refreshed, energerised and have created some amazing family memories. That's why we love it.
However, I would argue that when you are camping, life suddenly becomes very very simple. You are not busy. You are not going out to cafes and restaurants. You are not shopping. You are not checking your emails. You are not driving a car. You are not going anywhere!
You are There, and you are enjoying the green space, eating simple meals, and spending Time with your loved ones. Lots of time!
Life is pared back and simple.
You are swimming, sleeping, looking up at the stars, starting a camp fire, reading a book, having a cup of tea and playing with your kids.
So yes, you have LOTS of gear to pack. But that minor point aside, once you are there, it's Simple. So I would say that camping is a Minimalist Holiday.
This is our packing list: (thanks to the Saunders Family).
Gear
tent, bunks, sleeping bags, sheets, cot
table, food cupboard, folding chairs
buckets, cooking gear, gas lighter, wine tumblers, containers
scourer, paper towel, tea towels, dish liquid
hammock, picnic blanket
frisbee, ball, cards, beach toys, tea set
walkies, mobile
tools
Clothes
Day clothes, hats, jumpers
swimming bag, swimmers, floaties, beach towel
thongs, sneakers
pyjamas
Toiletries
2 toiletries bags
sunscream, toothbrushes, soap
bath towels, wipes, nappies, plastic bags
first aid
Car trip
Map
drink bottles, sandwiches, nibblies
pillows, bedtime friends
music
Of course, we look completely dishevelled by the end of the two weeks. But we are refreshed, energerised and have created some amazing family memories. That's why we love it.
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