Camping trip with kids this summer - need tips
Taking the boys camping for the first time next month. They're 4 and 7. I've got the tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping them entertained and making sure they don'
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Taking the boys camping for the first time next month. They're 4 and 7. I've got the tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping them entertained and making sure they don'
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