Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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Did a 12 hour brisket cook on the smoker Sunday. Looked up like 6 different recipes, followed them all, and it came out way too dry. Tasted okay but texture was off. Anyone have a
Got a 12 lb brisket in the cooler and I'm planning to start smoking it at 4am tomorrow. Want to have it ready by 6pm for a family cookout. This is my third brisket ever. First one
Just scored some old deck lumber from a buddy and I'm planning to build a legit treehouse in the oak tree in our backyard. My 7 and 5 year old are losing their minds about it. I've
Taking my family of four camping next month for the first time. We're going to a nearby state park for just one night to start easy. Got a tent, sleeping bags, and Coleman stove al
So I decided to build a deck extension without asking my wife first. Spent $2000, took over the whole backyard, and now she's barely talking to me. The deck looks amazing and the k
Bought a whole packer for $60 and was so pumped to smoke it for Father's Day. Wrapped it in foil at 160 internal temp like I read online, but then I guess I wrapped it too tight or
Taking my oldest (12) on his first real backpacking trip in a few months. We're thinking about doing part of the Appalachian Trail. He's got decent fitness but I want to make sure
So I've been planning this for months and finally got the materials delivered last week. My 6 and 8 year old are losing their minds with excitement. I'm thinking 8x8 platform about
Started a little raised bed garden last month with basil, rosemary, and some cilantro. The cilantro bolted immediately which was annoying but everything else is doing ok. Just pick
After 3 weekends of procrastination, I actually finished building and filling the four 4x8 raised beds in the backyard. Used cedar, filled with a mix of topsoil and compost. Wife w
Taking the family camping for the first time this summer with our 5 year old and 2 year old. We're renting a cabin so not full tent camping but still need to pack everything. Got t
Never done it before and honestly was pretty nervous but turned out amazing. Turkey was done in 45 minutes and was somehow more juicy than the oven version. Had to set up the fryer
Taking my two sons camping for the first time in a few years this upcoming weekend and I'm way more nervous than I should be. Checking the weather constantly, made a detailed packi
So this summer I decided to finally build that treehouse my 6 year old has been asking about for two years. Spent about 6 weekends on it, watched a ton of YouTube videos, and someh
Got bit by the woodfired pizza bug after going to this place near my house. Started researching DIY pizza ovens and now I'm actually thinking about building one in the backyard. Sa
After about 8 months of working on it mostly by myself (with my brother helping on weekends) I finally finished the basement reno. New drywall, flooring, paint, the whole thing. It
Took my two oldest camping for the first time without my wife. Got there, set up the tent, made dinner, and everything was going great. Then I realized I forgot the lantern and we'
I know I know, it took way longer than it should have. But Saturday I put in the last screw and applied the stain and honestly it looks pretty damn good. My wife said she wanted a
Ground 80/20 beef, got the cast iron hot, and smashed the burgers thin on the griddle. Tasted amazing but the edges got too crispy before the inside was cooked right. I know smash
Spent Saturday putting together a 4x8 raised garden bed in the backyard. Used cedar boards and made sure the corners were square. My wife has been asking about growing her own vege