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It's time to give back to DAD! Sponsored by: Route 249 Mom Does Reviews Jackie's Reviews, Mom Blog Society It is open to both US & Canada The giveaway will run May 15th, 12:01 until May 31st 12:01 1 winner will receive their choice of the gas grill or Paypal Cash Value 129.00 $100 Gift Certificate to Omaha Steaks DAD Branding Iron Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit & 7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron $100 Omaha Steaks Gift Card Sponsored by Mom To Bed By 8 Branding Iron and Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit Sponsored by Dixie Lands Deals 7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron Sponsored by I Love My Coupon Fans & Coupon Queen that Saves the Green This Fiesta gas grill is spacious enough to meet your grilling needs. It is suitable for preparing a meal for up to four people. With this grill, you will enjoy cooking your favorite meals outdoors. Fiesta 25,000 BTU 2-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner, Blue: Porcelain-coated cooking grid 260 sq. in....

If you're following along with the summer camping posts, this is trip #3.  And guess what?  Yes, it rained this time too.  Three times camping, three times it rains.  At least we didn't get eaten to death by bugs like trip #1 !!  We still have marks from those bug bites, unbelievable. We give trip #3 a half thumbs up, half thumbs down. This camping trip was just the two of us, me and the hubby, with no kids or family involved.  We went to some family property in the mountains which is lovely scenery and very quiet unlike a public campground.  Absolutely no risk of loud drunken neighbors.  My husband was like a little kid riding around on a motorcycle (also not ours, but fun nonetheless).  It was bad because it rained and everything was just so muddy.  Will this wet year ever, ever go away?  The second night it was 45 degrees.... brrrrrr. We sort of felt like caged rats that couldn't go anywhere because if you tried to walk, the...

Nature-Watch Gold Diggins Activity Kit Did you ever fantasize about being a gold prospector, huntin' for gold in them thar hills ?  A few years ago we visited Alaska and were able to take a tour about the Alaska Gold Rush.  It was so exciting to pan for gold and see a recreation of a prospector tent town.  I was fascinated with the stories of the women in the Klondike and their part in the Gold Rush.  Still being part of Victorian society, these women, whether wife - business owner - saloon girl or even prospectors themselves, wore corset, long skirt, bonnet and bloomers to clean, cook on a fire and hike over mountain trails!  Can you imagine? Eldest son panning for gold in Alaska. How fun it is to imagine the romantic side of prospecting for gold.  The thrill of the chase, so to speak, the beautiful outdoors and the dream of striking it rich.   We'd like to introduce you to Nature-Watch.com , a company committed to bringing incredible nature...

Yep.  We now possess the largest tent ever made for a family on a budget; the "Mountain View Vacation Lodge".  Just in time for The Great American Backyard Campout! Ain't she a beauty? We have been needing wanting to purchase a new tent for quite some time now.  Our old tents are just that... old .  Plus, they're either missing their rain fly, leak, have a hole, have broken poles or are missing something else.  We actually didn't go camping at all last summer because of the tent situation.  So now, we have the biggest tent ever made for a family!  This tent is 20x11 and has 3 rooms and a canopy. It's HUGE .  It makes me happy. The new tent is also here just in time for The Great American Backyard Campout .  Every year, the National Wildlife Federation supports Great Outdoors Month by coordinating this nationwide even in the US.  Anyone and everyone can participate!  You can camp as a group, with friends or family, or even alone....

This month we've been celebrating the outdoors because there simply is just so much you can do close to home and even in your own backyard.  May 6th is National Public Gardens Day, another great way to celebrate the outdoors... and you can do it for FREE! Better Homes and Gardens along with other organizations are offering free admissions in select states on May 6th.  Just fill out the form to request up to 10 free admissions.

When we're hanging out in the great outdoors or in the backyard, we rarely wear anything but jeans and t-shirts.  Honestly, my kids and my husband pretty much only wear jeans and t-shirts.   Have you heard of Crazy Dog T-Shirts ?  If you want to laugh, you really need to check out their Funny T-Shirts .  Crazy Dog T-Shirts sent this uber-cool Next Life Zombie T-Shirt to try out.  I love how vibrant the colors of the screen print are, they just make the whole design stand out.  Zombies are pretty cool anyway and you can find this tee in the Zombie T-Shirt Section with a bunch of other awesome zombie designs.  The practical side of purchasing tees from Crazy Dog T-Shirts means great value for the price and exceptional durability.  This tee has been washed a handful of times in the regular wash and has not shrunk, faded, or lost its soft feel.  They often run incredible specials too including a $6.99 t-shirt every day. Sign up ...

We're so excited to introduce you to Endo ! Endo is here for all your outdoor t-shirt needs with incredible graphic designs to wear.  Cyclist?  Camper?  They're here for us all.  Seriously, what's better than a bright yellow tee with a huge tricycle on it?  Yes, a huge yellow real tricycle would be nice but hey, you couldn't wear that and it would undoubtedly be much harder to come by! We were happy to discover that the Endo t-shirt is longer than some which is definitely a bonus.  You know, no risk of the bad "low rise jeans - shorter tee - don't bend over or sit" dilemma.  It's also pretty dang soft and comfy. In addition to this great t-shirt, Endo also sent their logo tote bag.  These kind of backpack tote bags, or "man bags" as all the local teens call them (because all the boys in junior high have them!) are perfect for a light backpack to carry a water bottle, camera, cell phone, snacks, etc., for an impromptu hike, nature walk ...

We're so excited to have you here participating in our April blog event... "Close To Home Camping and Nature Art" Just in time to get ready for summer! To find out more about all the fun stuff we will be doing this month, please visit the Close To Home Event page for all the details and upcoming goodies. We'd like to start with a bang with our sponsor HealthyHikerGear.com !  Sound good?  We think so. There are so many things to do and places to go for a vacation close to home.  I've heard some refer to this as "staycationing".  Camping, hiking, picnicking or even hanging out in the backyard with a fire pit and some marshmallows can be loads of fun for you and your families. This picture is one of my very most favorite places in the whole world to go and it's just over an hour away! There are so many products which make camping, picnicking and hiking easy and affordable and shopping is right at your fingertips.  HealthyHikerGear.com is an onlin...

Thanks for stopping by the   Close to Home Camping and Nature Art Event   at Artsy Chaos!   We're thrilled to have you here! This event will run for the entire month of April. The following is a listing (with links when they go live) of giveaways, articles and other fun things going on this month.  Be sure to check back often so you don't miss anything! April 1st-21st - Healthy Hiker Gear Tent Giveaway April 2nd - Camp Blankets from Recycled T-Shirts Tutorial, Part I April 2nd-9th - Endo Wear Review and Giveaway April 4th - Crazy Dog T-Shirt Review April 6th - Enjoying the Night Sky and Yanni Truth of Touch Album Review April 9th - Camp Smartypants Spotlight and Giveaway April 12th - Camp Smartypants Sit-Upon Tutorial April 16th - Nachomama Tees Review April 18th - Cover Your Hair Review and Giveaway Costume Squad T-Shirt Giveaway Nature-Watch Gold Diggins Kit Review and Giveaway