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The kids tents were centered with the adults tents pitched around them, a small semi circle such as the wagons might have made in the pioneer days.

Jennifer absolutely loved camping. It was one of the few times when things like night time snacks were permissible. She had her own room. Granted the kids tents were not exactly a room, but it was close enough for her. At home she shared a room so having her

Kids Tents - My Tent

own space for the weekend made it exciting–not to mention just a little scary.

Unzipping her backpack she sniffed appreciatively. Her favorite snack, the peanut butter and banana sandwich smelled wonderful. She quickly polished off half of the sandwich and lay down, cocooning herself in the sleeping bag as the sights and sounds of the night closed in.

It had been her idea to sleep alone and the crackling leaves and sounds of the animals moving around in the nearby forest were exciting, but also just a little frightening. The kids tents had zippers that pulled down in the front. She drew hers down as far as it would go, leaving just a little space at the bottom for wiggle room, crawled down further into her sleeping bag and tried to sleep.

The sniffing woke her just as she drifted off. Something was scritch-scratching at the door of the tent– she held her breath, nearly afraid to look. Peering out of the top of her sleeping bag, she saw nothing more than a mask and watched from between her fingers as the mask covered face pulled her backpack away from the tent and out through the tiny opening.

Nearly petrified with fear she shot from the tent and tripped over her backpack– heading through the remaining kids tents, to where her parents slept. Stammering out the story, she flushed red as a beet in the darkness as her mother began to laugh.

“You were dreaming Jennifer” there are no masked bandits in the woods I promise you.” She continued to chuckle as she kissed Jennifer and sent her back through the darkness to the kids tents. The next day Jennifer was teased by the entire family. She was literally miserable as they pointed out that there was nothing missing from her backpack but a sandwich and the backpack was just outside the tent . “Jen, you ate the sandwich and dreamed your masked bandit.” she heard nearly all day long. All day long Jennifer was thinking, camping just wasn’t as much fun today. Under her breath she’d whisper ”yeah right; there was no a masked bandit.  Just wait til he visits their tent tonight”.

She was more than ready for bed when night time rolled around, and zipping up the tent all the way to the bottom she curled down into the sleeping bag and nearly instantly fell asleep.

Mother wasn’t quite so quick to drift off. She watched the kids tents til each lantern went off. Lying down, sleep was still slow to arrive. She heard those same sounds that Jen had heard-watched in near horror as the tent flap lifted to reveal a masked face. Her expression changed from one of horror to understanding as the masked bandit began to pull her backpack away from the tent wall and drag it slowly, toward the tent entrance.  What Jen did not know is that the Masked Bandit was actually a mother racoon looking for food to take to her baby racoons hidden safely away in the hole of a tree in the woods.

When mother woke up in the morning, what do you think she did?  Did she go to the kids tents and tell all the kids she saw the masked bandit?  Did she appologize to Jen in her kids tent?  What would you do if you saw the Masked Bandit in your kids tents?

If you don’t have any kids tents but you want a chance to see the Masked Bandit, check out some cute kids tents today and look forward to a fun adventure with kids at the camp site.

You have finally decided that your child is old enough to enjoy the family camping trips; however, you do so with a bit of apprehension. To have the best camping trip with your child there are some pointers that you should take note of. Children need to be safe and active yet still find their first camping trip enjoyable so that they can look forward to more camping experiences in the years to come.  To have that perfect camping trip you should consider:

1. Safety:  Children and camping is a perfect match for your inquisitive child. However, because children are so curious you have to ensure their safety, especially on a camping trip. Make sure that your child knows all of the important safety rules,
   

   House Set - Crayon Tent

   such as not venturing out in the middle of nowhere without an adult or not touching anything without knowing what it is and if it is safe. Children can get lost or hurt very easily. Teach your child some basic safety tips

2. Sleep:  Everyone needs a good night’s sleep, especially the children. Without adequate sleep, your child will likely be unpleasant, irritable and too tired to enjoy their camping experience. There are kids tents that are just perfect for the child camper.
3. Nutrition:  While many children eat a great deal of “junk” food, a camping trip is a time to go easy on this. Adequate nutrition is important so give the kids lots of fruits and vegetables to snack on. If the weather is rainy outside huddle inside and have a picnic inside the kids tent. They will think that it is great fun.
4. Activity:  The great outdoors allows some awesome activity possibilities. Take the kids hiking, biking or berry picking for starters. If there is swimming nearby, certainly enjoy that with your children. Water and kids go hand in hand.
5. Clothing:  Bring along clothes for your kids for the warmest and the coldest weather conditions. Put a small storage bin inside the kid’s tents so it will be readily available should they need it.

Camping with children is a great experience. Seeing the beauty of nature through your children’s eyes make it all worthwhile.

We were setting up the tent a couple of weeks ago when the kids pitched right in and helped set up the tent.  Aunts, uncles and nieces were all involved in the setup of the tent as you can see in the picture.  Kids learn a lot and they enjoy helping the grown ups with the tent set up because it makes them feel like a big boy or girl.  This is also a great opportunity to teach the kids about tent set up and

Kids helping with Tent set up

how to pack the tent.  They sometimes want to rush all of their belongings into the tent before packing the essentials like camp bedding.  Teach them all you can when they are young and excited to learn and they will embrace camping and continue camping with friends and loved ones as they get older. 

And don’t forget to return the favor when helping them set up their own kids tents.  There are all kinds of kids tents available today in various sizes, shapes and colors. 

Spend some time with your child looking at kids tentson the Internet to see what they like and get them one.  Tell them they will have to set it up on their own and you will be the helper.  Kids tents are affordable and will provide many years of enjoyment for them and you.

Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.  This is a fable many of you have heard and are aware of.  But according to some recent research this isn’t just a fable anymore as bed bugs are on the rise across the world.  Early reports show these blood

Gigatent's Bed Bugs Kids Sleeping Bag

sucking Bed-bugs have been around since 400 BC.   They have been making a resurgence globally since the mid 90′s.   The common Bed-bug is a wingless, reddish brown, blood-sucking insect that gets as big as 7 millimeters in length.  Bed bugs can be found in homes with poor living conditions to unsanitary conditions to five star hotels.   Bed-bugs originate from the Middle East.  Bed-bugs are an old insect that have been a fable and bedbugs were in existence in caveman times when people used to sleep in straw.  There are plenty of ways to get rid of the bug, “High yield, do it yourself spray can last for six months.  If you do get it you need to spray your bed, your mattress vacuum really well.  These bed-bugs can live up to a year if proper steps and precautions aren’t taken.  Female bed-bugs lay about five eggs everyday through-out their adult lives…generally in mattress seams, crevices in box springs and spaces under baseboards.  They can also live in sleeping bags.  So wash your old sleeping bags and spray them before you go camping again.  If you need a new sleeping bag, check out the new line of sleeping bags from Gigatent.  They have an adult sleeping bag and several cute sleeping bags for kids.  Their series of sleeping bags for kids are really affordable and each sleeping bag has a name like: The Monster, The Zoo, The Pirate Ship, Bed Bugs, The Flower, and believe is or not, they even have one called “Bed Bugs”.  So get your kids a new “Bed Bugs” sleeping bag and watch them sleep tight.  You might also want to check out Gigatents for kids.   Gigatent makes lots of different kinds of afforable Kids Tents.

Kids are incredible how they use their minds to play and imagine. They take an ordinary item and turn it into something magical. You can surmise then what would happen if you gave your child a playhouse tent to put in their bedroom or play area. Playhouse tents open up children’s minds even further into imaginary playtime.

 A Cottage Play House Tent is perfect for any little girl. The Secret Castle Bed Tent is a great hideaway for your child. Watch your kids pretend they are “under the sea” in their Under the Sea Cabana tent. Little boys will likely adore the Jungle Safari Tent with attached tunnel. The Super Duper 4 Kid Play Tent is large enough to fit a few children in. A Club House Tent looks just like the real thing. The

Cottage Play House Tent

Space Shuttle has four tunnels and is a great addition as a playhouse tent.

 Playhouse tents make children feel secure because they are inside their tent in their own little world. Playhouse tents are a safe haven for children. Give them a special place just for them. These tents are reasonably priced and affordable ranging from $22-$127.

When vacation time is here and you want to find something to do with your kids, camping is the best entertainment you can find. There is never a dull moment when you’re out in the great outdoors. You can find some of the most beautiful places in the world for you and your kids to explore.  Planning a camping trip is easy and fun. You will need a little bit of

Camelot Village

camping gear for your vacation and do not forget to include tents for kids.

Many places such as Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina offer a picturesque view of the mountains and sleeping under the big bright starts at night. They have a swing bridge that is 5300 ft above sea level and is something you and your kids just have to experience. In addition, the most wonderful animal preserve and hiking trails are available for you and your kids to enjoy. Also in the month of September they have a weekend for the kids called Kids Fest. Kids Fest is a wonderful time to take your kids camping.

New Hampshire is another great camping destination for kids.  New Hampshire is very dedicated to camping and the outdoor life style.  The Lake Region of New Hampshire is one of the world’s most participating places that are totally kid and camping oriented. The kids can enjoy themselves with their own kids tent and be able to enjoy the stars and beautiful outdoors in the evening.  They can spend days exploring the camping areas or the adventurer park’s surrounding camping areas.  Lake Region New Hampshire is a place you and the kids should spend your entire summer vacation. The Falls, Beaches, and Harbors are just a few outstanding things to take the kids to for fun and explorations.

Yosemite National Park California is known for the huge Half Dome Mountain.  However, Yosemite is also a marvelous vacation for you and the kids. Camping, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, biking and so much more is yours to experience. Camping by the river in your tent and the children in a kids tent right by the mouth of the river or at the bottom of Half Dome is the vacation that is essential for your family to go on ASAP. The best part is you can go any time of the year and the rangers will always have tours or activities for the whole family.

One of the great unknowns in our lives is why kids always want to be bigger and older while adults always want to be smaller and younger.  As adults, our most fond memories tend to be those spent during our childhood… when we had no responsibilities, no aches or pains, no bills to pay and nothing to do but make friends, have fun, eat and sleep.  While us adults constantly exercise to maintain our youth and pay our bills on time to keep the things we’ve bought or stay out of trouble, we forget to have the kind of fun we had as kids.  Kids look at adults as old people and big people because kids can not see over the counter top in the kitchen like an adult can or reach the top shelf in the refrigerator or lots of other things we see all the time and take for granted.  

So when kids has to duck down to get into kids tents, this makes them feel bigger and more adult-like.  You know how you feel when you have to duck under a short door-way or get into a tent.  You feel big too.  Kids play is not sophisticated.  Just going in and out of kids tents is lots of fun for them.  It mayseem repetitive and boring to us adults sometimes, but that’s because we’ve done it before.  It’s new to a kid and exciting.  Kids make up their own games with kids tents.  They go in and out of secret tunnels and do lots of pretending.  Try pitching kids tents under your deck or in the middle of a play ground or even your garden.  Your child will soon turn that kids tent into a jungle shack or forest den.   Get your child a “Fun Zone with Tunnel Hole” tent from Pacific Play tents and you’ll see what I mean.  You can set it up inside or outside and your child will play in this tent for hours asit will be their very own fun zone.

There is no question that children have lots of fun in Play House Tents when indoors during the winter months.  But putting up a new play house tent outdoors can be even more fun for your child and they will be outside instead of inside playing video games or watching TV.  You’ll want to bring the play house tent indoors if its going to rain but they are so easy to set up and tear down that it won’t be a bother.   There are many different types of play house tents.

The Town Sheriff Play House Tent by Pacific Play Tents is a realistic fun time adventure.  Your child can pretend he/she is the new sheriff around town.  All police and prisoners are welcome to play cooperatively. 

The Fire Station Play House Tent is another tent that can be put up outside and your child can pretend he/she is the Fire Chief.  Children can also gather the play tools they got for Christmas or a previous birthday and put on their goggles…and get ready to enjoy their very own Construction Zone Play House Tent.  

Check out these play house tents and others today and you will soon be convinced they are excellent outdoor fun for your child and their friends.

My oldest daughter Jenny gave birth to her first child (McKenna Kaye) on February 16 of this year so as of this posting date, she is now 8 1/2 weeks old.   Yesterday Jenny witnessed McKenna roll over for the first time and she was so excited.  I remember the first time I saw Jenny do that 28 years ago.  It brought back very fond memories including days when Jenny and the rest of our family went camping.  One of the things we did not have back then that we do today are tents for kids.  And there are lots of them.  They are available in a variety of different sizes and shapes.

One item in particular that is really fun is the PlayChute Parachute.  Kids know exactly what to do with the parachute when they get one.  Each kid grabs two handles on the parachute and flings it into the air and watch it drift down.   Kids take turns running underneath the parachute while others throw wiffle balls onto the top and watch them fly all over.  These are the things normally advertised with this parachute.  But things get really exciting when you put one of the young kids in the parachute and have adults toss the child into the air.  The adults initially are very cautious, safe  and very careful tossing each child into the air but soon learn the limits of each child and find themselves laughing uncontrollably along with the kids.  Every one has a blast and nobody every gets hurt. 

Get a  Play-chute Parachute for your next camping trip and have the fun of your life and watch the kids play like never before.  I can’t wait for the day when McKenna Kaye is old enough to be tossed in a Playchute Parachute.  Four more years of waiting is all I have left.

Tent’s aren’t just for camping anymore.  There are kids tents and indoor play tents that provide kids with hours of fun and allow them to pretend or imagine being elsewhere.  Imagine your little one playing in the Hospital Emergency Play Tent and Tunnel.  Patients leave by coming in through the tunnel and after be tended to by your little pretend doctor or nurse, they leave through the same tunnel.

They apply bandaids to brothers, sisters, friends or even you.  They might even become a real doctor or nurse some day.  The fact that they just want to help people is fun to know.  If your child isn’t interested in pretending to play hospital, there are still lot of other kinds of indoor play tents they may enjoy.