In our busy lives, we tend to forget what made us happy when we were kids. I remember I used to LOVE backyard camping! Surprisingly, I haven’t done that with my boys yet! It’s so easy and fun and the kids will have a blast! Plus, it’s great practice before the big campout somewhere else. ALSO, if the kids get scared or can’t sleep, you’re steps away from their own beds.
Make it lots of fun! Have them help you put up the tent. Bring their own pillows and blankets inside the tent to make it feel cozier. Make smores, eat hot dogs, tell stories (maybe not ghost stories for the littles), chase fireflies, light sprinklers, lay out and look at the stars. Such a wonderful family experience.
