Beach Camping Basics & Tips

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July 6, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel Leave a Comment

Take a twist on the traditional way to outdoor camp by taking your adventure to the sand and surf. These Beach Camping Basics and Tips will have you ready to embrace the sand and sun at your favorite local beach campsite.

Beach Camping Basics & Tips

Nothing feels more relaxing and fun to me than kicking back on a sun-drenched beach while my kids giggle and splash in the water. This could just be the Florida girl in me, but very few things beat beach camping in the summertime. Whether you’re embarking on this adventure for the first time on your own or with your family, preparation is key to making this a worthwhile endeavor for everyone, especially you. Focus on these and before you know it, you’ll be on your way, floppy sun hat in hand, to make some unforgettable summer memories.

Know Your Destination Area

Whether you’re camping directly on a beach or at a nearby campsite, it’s important to know the area you’re going to. Will there be a source of water available? What about electricity and showers/bathrooms? If it’s a bare campsite, that means you’ll need to bring in everything you need and be prepared to haul it back out again.

Regardless of the facilities and amenities provided, you’ll need to plan accordingly for how long you’re going to stay. There are plenty of camping hacks out there to help you improvise for what you need as well. Grab a map of your campground and see if you can get there by car or you’ll need to walk a ways. That will affect what you decide to bring with you!

Make a List

There’s no worse feeling than arriving at your camping spot, boogie board in hand and poised to dive in, and realizing that you forgot diapers or deodorant. While that might be a strong tactic for claiming more sleeping space, forgetting necessary items can most assuredly add unwanted stress to your life.

It might be the natural organizer in me, but I feel more confident that I have all the essentials when I have a checklist in front of me. Try this free beach packing list to make sure you remember everything for your beach camping trip.

Plan Your Meals Ahead

While carving a fishing spear out of a tree branch in order to “live off the land” may seem quite rugged and exciting, that excitement will quickly wane after your three-year-old’s first piercing screams for animal crackers. Unfortunately, you can’t hunt and gather those in the wild.

It’s important to have meals planned BEFORE you arrive at your campsite. Make sure the meals are low-prep and can easily be prepared over a campfire. There are some delicious foil packet meals out there that my family has tried and loved. Also, speaking from experience, aluminum foil is the quintessential camping meal prep item that every beach camper should have in their arsenal.

Snacks are a must. After all, the sun can quickly take you from full to famished. One recipe we always make for the beach is our beach snack mix! Double or even triple your recipe for hungry bellies.

Have the Right Equipment

Having the right camping equipment can make or break your beach camping experience. You’ll want to invest in gear that’s appropriate for the place and time of year you’re making your trip. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have to take out a second mortgage on your home, though. Ask your friends if you can borrow their tents/gear first, and there is nothing wrong with gently used camping tents and equipment either.

Regardless of how you get your hands on a tent, you’ll want to ensure it has the following qualities:

Well-ventilated
Easy set-up and breakdown
Lightweight
UPF 50+ Protection (Recommended)

You’ll also want to make sure that you have good ground cover to prepare for any type of weather. If it’s hot, there’s a virtual certainty of sand fleas and ticks. No one wants to worry about sharing their sleeping quarters with sand fleas. No one.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

The type of beach you’re camping at (sandy or rocky) will determine what clothing you’ll want to throw in your suitcase, but for the most part, you’ll want items that are:

Lightweight and moisture-wicking
A nice hat that shades you from the sun
Mosquito netting
Water shoes (if beach is sandy)
Water-resistant sneakers (if beach is rocky)

All in all, the key to a fun, memorable beach camping experience is preparation, organization, and a healthy thirst for adventure. Follow these Beach Camping Basics and you’ll be a pro in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go to the beach!

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Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

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July 3, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel 3 Comments

Erase cries of “I’m bored” with a list of Kid’s Road Trip Games for the Car. You can download this free printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to keep the kids busy until you reach your final destination. Honk if this makes you happy!

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Keeping the kids busy in the car is a lot easier than when we were growing up, no? Between game systems, tablets, e-readers, audio books and movies, it’s easier to get fewer and fewer complaints of “I’m bored!” Of course, when it is uttered, we all have a long story of “Let me tell you what it means to be bored. When I was growing up….”

While your kids might have plenty of resources for staying distracted in the car, we wanted to provide you with some newer ideas to keep their minds fresh, to keep family engaged, and to just go back to some of the original “old school” resources of a paper and pencil.

Road Trip Games for the Car

Before embarking on a road trip (Or any travel for that matter), I try to pick up at least one or two new items. This often includes road trip games. Having something that is new 1.) buys time learning the game 2.) kills time enjoying the game 3.) and often gets reused because it was … well, enjoyable.

Take a look at these Road Trip Games for Kids.

Scavenger Hunt Games

More Road Trip Games

How to Play Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

We created a collection of Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids, but one thing that was missing was a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. Take a look at this printable game as well as Road Trip Games in the car for the kids.

Our road trip scavenger hunt is general enough, it can be played on most any adventure. You can make the game your own identifying your family’s rules and directions or follow these directions for how to a play road trip scavenger hunt.

Directions

Each player gets their own printable game board. Set the game for a certain amount of time (30 minutes, one hour, the entire trip.) As you travel down the road, check off items you see on your journey. You must identify the object out loud before checking it off. Once that object has been identified by the first player, the same object cannot be used to check off another players box. They will need to find that same object in another place. For example, if player A finds a deer they announce “deer” and check it off on their scavenger hunt printable. All other players must wait to find another deer before they can check it off. The first person to check off all their scavenger hunt boxes wins or the person with the most checks at the end of the time limit, is the winner.

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt List

Camper/RV
Motorcycle
Person on their phone
Red Truck
Park with a playground
Cow
Flag
Ambulance
Yellow flower
Water tower
Dog in a car
Bumper sticker with a name on it
VW Beetle
Church steeple
Airplane
Bench
City bus
Squirrel
Caution sign
Duct-taped car part
Flowering tree
Bicycle
Rusty car
Taxi cab
Person wearing sunglasses
Tractor
Billboard with children on it
Gas station
Sleeping passenger in a vehicle
River
Population sign
Fire Truck
Hospital sign
Smart Car
Deer
Toll booth
Personalized license plate
The letter “Q”
Hotel
A picture of a chicken
Detour sign
Flashing lights
Horse
Police car
Tow truck
Windmill
Military vehicle
Stick figure family stickers
Helicopter
Field
Adopt-A-Highway sign
Someone eating in a vehicle
Purple car
Barn
Statue
Train
Duck
Lake

If you have a toddler, also take a look at our Road Trip Bingo. Perfect companion to our Scavenger Hunt Road Trip game for the older kids.

Road Trip Printable Scavenger Hunt

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How to Print with Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. You will first, sign in or create a Staples account. Then return to the Staples Printing Service Page. You can ship this to your home or pick up at the store.

How to Preserve Your Road Trip Printable

I suggest you laminate your printable. This will allow you to check the boxes with a dry erase marker and then wipe off with a wet paper towel to reuse. It also will keep the printable in the car sturdy and keep it form getting dirty or wrinkled.

I have had my Scotch Thermal Laminator for 12 years and it still is going strong. I suggest this brand though there are many other great laminators on Amazon.

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Overnight Camping at Night Hacks

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May 31, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel 1 Comment

Ready for the great outdoors? Take a look at our Overnight Camping Hacks and Tips. Save these creative camping crafts, campfire games, and recipes to complete your list of things to do while camping at night!

Overnight Camping at Night

Ready for an outdoor adventure overnight? These Camping at Night Hacks and Tips will provide you with creativity and life tips to get you through an outdoor adventure. Additionally, read through for a list of Things To Do While Camping at Night. Games, activities and traditions to start with the family on your next camp trip!

Before your camping vacation, take a look at these camping ideas including

Camping Hacks and Tips (our original post, filled with camping tips and goodness!)
Easy Camping Recipes
Foil Packet Meals including our Campfire Hot Dogs and Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges
Camping Packing List
RV Packing List

For a kids overnight or sleepaway camp, take a look at Summer Camp Hacks and Tips. For a girls weekend, enjoy these Glamping Ideas.

Overnight Camping Hacks

We took some of our beloved Camping Hacks and Tips and stepped it up with new Overnight Camping tips and ideas.

Keep your personal sleeping space clean. This shoe basket camping hack keeps all shoes out of the tent and the sleeping area free of mud and dirt. | Sunny Simple Life

Hitting the road in an RV? Save this RV Packing List from Frugal Coupon Living. A camping checklist resource to get you organized.

To prevent cool air from escaping seal the top of the cooler with a DIY cooler cover. Recycle an old foam sleeping pad or yoga mat and cut the foam mat the exact dimension of the cooler interior. | Cabela’s

Bring solar lights to illuminate your campsite. Stake them around the campsite (especially near your tent stakes to prevent tripping) or mount in an inverted Terra Cotta pot. | Starling Travel

Speaking of lighting, freeze water jugs before you go. Use them as your drinking water as they melt. You can also illuminate water jugs with a head lamp with this creative Camping at Night Hack. | Flickr

This camping hack is perfect for your tent. Don’t trip over tent stakes by marking them off with bright pool noodles. | Source

Also consider these LED light up ten stakes to prevent tripping over stakes in the night.

Safety first with this unique camping hack. Keep sharp knives safely tucked away in pieces of pool noodles. | Kid Friendly Things to Do

Staying for awhile? Start stockpiling your bread tags for this next overnight camping hack. They make great clothespins for drying clothes or other line items. | REI

I highly recommend water boots/shoes when camping, however it can be inevitable a pair of cloth sneakers gets soaked. Have extra newspapers. Newspapers can line a table, help start a fire or speed up the drying process overnight. | According to Elle

This camping food hack is the best. Have your own on-the-go-traveling pantry. Have easy to access to your food and close the hatch at night to keep the critters out! | Mountain Campingz

For sleeping, turn a pool float into a bed and cover with a sleeping bag, blanket and/or sheets. Just like a blow up air mattress only frugal friendly. | Meg for It

Things To Do While Camping at Night

Get creative with these fun nighttime camping activities that go beyond the standard board game and ghost story.

You can partially prepare this camping arts and crafts idea at home. Write on white paper, your child’s name in sharpie. Once you go camping, collect nature (leaves, sticks, twigs, etc) to create this adorable camp art, a nature name activity. | Mrs. Jones Creation Station

Paint glow in the dark walking sticks. By day you see nothing, by night a fun glow! You can use a glow in the dark paint, glow in the dark spray or even glow in the dark tape. | Creek Line House

During the day, talk about constellations. What is a constellation? a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.

While it is light outside, make this camp craft, a Stellar Constellation Viewer for Kids. At night, stargaze around the campfire and talk about the constellations on your viewer that you also see in the night sky.

Make dessert! Everyone loves a classic s’more recipe. Once the sun goes down, twist up your camping dessert recipe with our Campfire Cones! Less messy (maybe) and fun!

Want to try something different? Make colored fire. Packages of colored fire crystals or pine cones are sold at most camping supply stores or online on amazon. If you want to make your own, you can visit these DIY colored fire ingredients.

When thinking about things to do while camping at night, don’t forget story time. Use a flashlight and your tent to make a shadow puppets show. This How to Make a Shadow Puppet tutorial is very helpful. | Fine Art America

Outdoor Games at Night

Get ready for a strike with this glow in the dark bowling game using glow sticks and 2-liter water bottles. (As seen in our Summer Bucket List.) | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Have wondered how to play Flashlight Tag outdoors? We have the answers, great for camping it is similar to Flashlight hide-and-seek.

Flashlight Tag Directions: Similar to hide and seek. Everyone carries their own flashlight but only the person who is IT has their’s on. Instead of tagging with hands, you tag with light. Once you’ve been tagged, you turn on your flashlight, point it toward the sky and stand still. Another player can free you by crawling in between your legs (or tagging you). Once everyone is frozen IT wins and the game starts.

Before everyone hides, establish a perimeter (area you cannot go past.) This is especially important for campsites or unfamiliar areas.

We have plenty of other games you can play! Print our night games for youth. This includes Glow Sardines, Flashlight Tag, Gloweyball, Ghost in the Graveyard, Firefly, Kick the Can in the Dark, and Night Statues.

To get your free outdoor games for kids at night, subscribe to our emails and look for a link and password in our inbox. The access code allows you to access and download all of our free printables, as well.

Speaking of flashlights, don’t forget our other free printable. Our Flashlight Scavenger Hunt download (see more Scavenger Hunt Ideas.)

To get your free flashlight scavenger hunt printable, subscribe to our emails and look for a link and password in our inbox. The access code allows you to access and download all of our free printables, as well.

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Gaylord National Christmas on the Potomac – Cyber Monday Savings!

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December 2, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Coupons, Travel Leave a Comment

Gaylord National Christmas on the Potomac – and Gaylord Ice Coupon Code Cyber Monday Savings.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.…” After this weekends visit to the Gaylord National, I really can’t get the song out of my head… I am ready for Christmas!

Christmas on the Potomac

Visiting the Gaylord National was an amazing way to get into the holiday spirit. The resort and convention center were beautifully decorated. This year, the Christmas activities and spirit is magnified with everyone’s favorite green Christmas Character – Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

This year was imply amazing. It was the very first year the entire family could participate. I wondered if it would go well, the twins being just shy of 2 years old, but it was great. They seriously had the time of their life and I have never laughed so hard, I cried watching the twins come down the ICE! ice slide! You can imagine how great tears feel in 9 degree temperatures!

You and your family will marvel at more than 2 million holiday lights and acres of magnificent decorations, plus spectacular holiday activities and events that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season and create lasting family memories!

As always, our favorite part of ICE! is this ice slides. The kids enjoy that even their mom gets a spin in this winter wonderland of a playground. This year the sculptures were incredibly bright! Amazing colors that really stood out telling the story of The Grinch movie.

Fascinating details about ICE!

Walk-through holiday attraction, kept at a chilly 9 degrees
Two million pounds of ice sculptures hand-carved by 140 artisans from China.
Colorful ice sculptures depict the story of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
The tradition – A stunning crystal clear ice sculpture scene of the Nativity – our favorite!

Dress warmly, but don’t fret. You are given a Blue Parka for your comfort. I personally forgot my winter coat and was fine – though I would suggest not forgetting yours! We wore our ski hats, ski gloves, wool socks, and scarves with our parka. I even had the girls put their ski coat below their parka. This native to Florida girls had to stay warm, 9 degrees is cold!

Back again this year is the 25-minute Cirque Dreams Unwrapped performance in the Gaylord National atrium. This was pretty incredible! All the great things of Cirque with a beautiful Potomac backdrop!

This Christmas, the Garden Atrium at Gaylord National comes alive with Cirque Dreams Unwrapped. Be dazzled with this spellbinding production of Seasons Dreamings combining breathtaking artistry, music and showmanship from around the world. The entire family can enjoy this uniquely inspired 25-minute Christmas fable performed on our atrium stage and in the air with spectacular costumes and soaring imagination. Don’t miss this new intimate entertainment extravaganza that will have everyone on the edge of their seat and feet!

Gaylord National Resort featuring ICE!

2019 Dates are November 15 – December 30.

Christmas Village Activities

Activities for this Gaylord event include…

Ice Skating
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Gingerbread Decoratins
Photos with Santa
Potomac Express Train
Reindeer Rush Tubing

The tubing was pretty amazing and boy do those tubes go fast! The girls really loved it!

Gaylord ICE! Tickets

If you are looking for a Christmas Tradition for your family, be sure to pick up Gaylord ICE! Tickets. Prices vary depending on packages, ages, and dates. Take a look at all the options here.

Cyber Monday Savings – Gaylord Ice Coupon Code

If you are shopping Cyber Monday, take a look at these discounts including 30% off rooms and steep discounts on ICE!

You can try Gaylord Ice Coupon Code CYBER19 though I believe discount price is already reflected.

Coupon code details: 40% off is valid for adult and children tickets for online purchase only. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or special pricing. Not valid on group or military tickets and subject to change or cancellation with our notice. Limited supply and other restrictions apply

Also consider staying the night. Extend your fun, enjoy rest in the comfort of a hotel bed, and have a tasty breakfast with The Grinch, himself, before you begin your day.

Visit Gaylord National also on Twitter and Instagram. This season be sure to use hashtag #BlueParka and #ChristmasonthePotomac.

Disclosure: I was provided tickets for this event. All opinions are mine and should not be used as your own.

Every Kid in a Park – Free National Park Pass

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November 7, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Mom Filed Under: Travel Leave a Comment

See the national parks for free with your Every Kid in a Park pass! Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid in a Park pass! This pass provides free access to national parks across the country.

Every Kid in a Park is a federal public lands youth initiative to get all 4th graders and their families to experience the places that are home to our country’s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Cox Farms Fall Festival

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September 19, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Travel Leave a Comment

Cox Farms Fall Festival and Field of Fear. Hours of operation, dates of the fall festival, ticket savings, and employment opportunities.

We moved to Virginia from Florida in 2014. Since moving here, Cox Farm Falls Festival has become our annual tradition. We don’t miss a year. It’s best for me to describe this place, through the eyes of my 2014 self. In 2014 we had two children (we have quickly multiplied to 5 – that’s another post!) A Florida fall festival included 90 degree days, usually a bounce house or two, hay swarmed by mosquito, and pumpkin photos in take tops and flip flops. It was all I knew, it was all my kids knew. Cox Farms Festival completely took me straight into a Hallmark movie scene!

Cox Farms Fall Festival

So our first experience was amazing. So amazing we went a second, third, fourth, and soon a fifth. Being from Florida, the only thing I could compare it to was a Disney-inspired Fall Festival. Admission includes Giant Slides, World Famous Hayrides, Farm Animals & their Babies, Cornundrum Cornfield Adventure, Imaginature Trail, Rope Swings, Kiddie Zone, Goat Village, Straw Tunnels, Themed Play Areas, Live Entertainment, Local Apples & Fresh Cider, Foamhenge, and you even get a pumpkin to take home! Yes, your very own pumpkin!

Plan to spend hours visiting all the attractions and activities. Watch music on stage, swing your arms, lift your legs and do a little jig as you clap along. See real life animal demonstrations – this is a working farm, you guys. Exhaust the kids with their very own farm chores, maybe they won’t complain next time about having to life their cereal bowl and spoon and place it in the sink. Enjoy a hayride, slide down some amazing, slippery slides, go mining for rocks.

Create memories that keep you coming back year after year and turn into your own family tradition.

Cox Farms Hours

The grand opening of Cox Farms Fall Festival is the weekend of Speedometer 14 and 15th. This weekly is lovely as all their workers are present and rather helpful. It also is not too busy. We really enjoy opening weekend. Bonus: it’s a value day, more on that below!

Cox Farm Fall Festival will close after September 15th but will re-open September 21 and run all the way until November 5, 2019.

Cox Farms is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In November, the closing time changes to 5 p.m.

Cox Farms 2019 Hours

Sept. 14 – 15 and Sept. 21 – Nov. 5, 2019
Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (5 p.m. in November)

Cox Farms Tickets

Tickets are $7 to $20 depending on the day you visit.

Cox Farms Promo Code

Cox Farms does not have a promo code, but they know discounts. There are multiple ways to save!

Take a look at the Cox Farm Calendar. It is easily displayed in a color format providing Discount Days (green $7), Value Days (blue $11), Regular Priced Days (yellow $15), and Peak Price Days (orange $20). Cox farm is closed on red days. If you are looking to save, it is worth visiting during a color day that fits your schedule.

I have been at both Peak Days and Value Days and I felt the difference. Not only did I save money in my wallet, but Value days had a smaller number of visitors. We were not able to make a value day work for a schedule one year and a peak day was lovely, but rather busy.

Cox Farm Special Offers

Again, no coupon codes, but Cox Farms also has Special Offers.

Last Call Tickets: Need to get the kids out? Have them run off their steam before dinner. Get $6 tickets when you arrive from 4-5 p.m. on weekday afternoons in October (not including Indigenous Peoples Day, October 14). This does not include a small patch pumpkin.
Senior Tuesdays: Family in the area? Send the grandparents with the kids on Tuesday! Seniors over the age of 60 win free on Tuesdays after noon with each accompanying paid admission. Additionally, get ready to shop! Seniors also get 10% off purchases every Tuesday in our Festival Market and Seasonal Corner Market. Make sure you have your ID!
Public Servants Weekend: Are you a public servant? Visit the weekend of Sept. 21 to 22 and save $5 on admission on up to four tickets. Just bring your valid badge or ID to any Fall Festival ticket booth for your special discount. This includes local, state and federal government employees, EMS, Firefighters, Teachers and Educators (private too), police and Law Enforcement, Active and Retired Military.

Cox Farms Field of Fear

I have to admit, I am still in the juvenile stage of exploring the farm. Getting to the Cox Farm Field of Fear hasn’t happened yet, but trust me, it’s on the family bucket list. If you are too grown for the Cox Farm Fall Festival, see how grown up you really are at Fields of Fear on Friday and Saturday nights this fall.

Fear Deluxe Admission includes one entry to the Firegrounds, Dark Side Hayride, Cornightmare and the Forest: Back 40. Plus, since getting scared makes you hungry. There are all of your fall favorites, donuts, nachos, root beer, cotton candy, kettle corn and more. Scare that Keto diet straight out the ~~door~~ corn maze!

Field of Fear Hours and Dates

Visit the Field of Fear Sept. 20 – Nov. 2, Friday and Saturday nights only. You can also visit Sunday, Oct. 13, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The last entry is at 10 p.m. just in time for the last ghoul to appear, but warning, some attractions may sell out before 10 p.m.

Field of Fear Tickets

Visit the Cox Farm Calendar for pricing options. There are four levels of pricing. Visit discount days for $20, Value Days for $25, Regular Days for $30 and Peak Days for $35 per head (we hope you have your head at the end!) A Cox Farm Halloween weekend visit will actually be on a value day!

Cox Farm Employees

You guys, the Cox Farms Employees are amazing. This crew must get a hard lesson on being kind and helpful when hired. I felt that from the start. On our fourth visit to Cox Farm (this was a first time going with five kids – you know, new parents and all), we lost a kid. Like legit lost a kid. It’s easy for kids to get distracted with all the exciting activities. My child was not missing more than a minute when my phone rang from an employee. He walked my child over to me who was bawling from feeling she lost her humongous family of seven (I have a few that would gladly walk away form this large family, she was not the one.) The employee made her feel safe, immediately got her parents’ number, and returned her safely back to me. Make sure your child knows your phone number, but if not, there are many safety points and so many employees to make your reunion as heart warming as mine. You can also pick up safety tattoos to include your number on your child’s hand or arm. If you are looking for Cox Farm Job, you can apply here. But don’t click there if you aren’t kind, they won’t take you!

Cox Farm Address and Social Media

I shouldn’t have you give you the address. Listen for the screams of laughter and fun or the terrifying cries in the night at the Field of Fear. In case your hearing aids are turned down low, enter this address in your GPS.

15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120

Also Follow Cox Farms on Social Media…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoxFarmsVa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coxfarmsva/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coxfarmstweets
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoxFarmsTV

Follow Cox Farm Field of Fear on Social Media…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fieldsoffear
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldsoffear/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FieldsofFear

Disclosure: My family was hosted for a Cox Farm visit. All opinions are my own.

4 Reasons to Head to Gaylord National SummerFest

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May 9, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Travel Leave a Comment

If you are in the Washington D.C. area this summer, be sure to add the Gaylord National SummerFest to your family bucket list. Whether traveling to the District area or enjoying a staycation, we have four reasons you should visit!

4 Reasons to Head to Gaylord National’s SummerFest

Traveling is always a good time. However, when you’re traveling to Gaylord National’s SummerFest, you know you’re going to have a great time. The National Harbor has a piece of “great” for family members of all ages! This summer is Gaylord National’s SummerFest. This annual tradition continues on!

SummerFest, presented by Aquafina®, will be running from May 24 through September 2. If you are looking for memories that will be discussed years later, this will be the event for your family. I have four reason you want to add Gaylord National’s SummerFest to your summer bucket list for travel or a staycation.

#1. Nightly Laser Shows and Endless Family Time

Just outside the District of Columbia, Gaylord National Resort is located in the area’s beloved National Harbor. This is home to Maryland’s signature waterfront community and it’s safe to say that there is a ton for families to do in the area. From nightly laser shows to scavenger hunts, families enjoy time together each day at Gaylord National. Let’s not forget about the resort’s junior Olympic-size pool and splash pad. Mom and dad can regroup while the kids are distracted with laughs!

#2. Independence week Block Party Bash

Another reason to hit up SummerFest is because of the Independence week Block Party Bash. This bash runs from July 2nd until July 6th. During this time period, families can enjoy SummerFest activities all week. Don’t forget you can also participate in trivia nights at National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill, a kids craft corner, games, and more. Celebrate the birth of our Nation with your red, white and blue attire. There is no better place to be, than in the capital area of Washington, D.C., during this week!

#3. Check out Relâche Spa

PARENTS! You’ll want to jump in the chance to check out Relâche Spa, especially during Gaylord National’s SummerFest. You can get a seasonal massage, facial, and pedicure. This full-spa experience is something you won’t want to miss out on. Especially after all those family outings you’re going to experience. Did you know Relâche means “to take a break” in French? I have been fortunate to try some of their express services and let me tell you, it was a heavenly break from five kids! If you pick up a resort package, a $50 credit will give you every excuse to take a break in this spa – Bye kids!

#4. Gaylord National’s Resort Package

Are you wanting to take advantage of Gaylord National’s SummerFest? You’ll want to sign up for their resort package. If you book an overnight stay in advance starting at $179 or Gaylord National’s resort credit package including:

One (1) night room accommodations
$50 resort credit for on-site dining or Relâche Spa

The package starts at $229 and is available May 24 through September 2.

Have questions? You can learn more info about Gaylord National Resort’s SummerFest celebration and to book an overnight package or room, visit www.GaylordNational.com, call 301-965-4000 and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Happy travels!

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About the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is the largest, non-gaming hotel and convention center on the East Coast, located along the banks of the Potomac River in National Harbor, Maryland and part of Marriott International, Inc. Opened in April 2008, Gaylord National is an AAA-Four Diamond resort that is only eight miles from Washington, D.C. The resort offers nearly 2,000 rooms including 110 suites; a 19-story atrium; 600,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space; acclaimed restaurants including Old Hickory Steakhouse; a full-service resort spa, Relâche Spa; and Pose Rooftop Lounge.

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

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April 1, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative camping ideas to simplify your memorable family outdoor trip.

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Camping? Going to the great outdoors. Whether you are an expert camper or a novice, like me, anyone can use a little camping hacks, tips and tricks. Learn the best way to store eggs, see how to keep that toilet paper dry, or see how much light expands when you create a lantern out of a gallon jug (no cutting required!) You might love these tips so much you are taking some of them to the home, beach or your next picnic.

Also check out our Overnight Camping Hacks and Tips!

Happy Camping!

Create your own Camping Survival Kit from The Benson Street. We see some great goods like duct tape, bandages, hand sanitizer and more!

Make your own Camping Toilet with this Tutorial from A Thrifty Mom. To me, this trick is genius. Bring a lot of plastic grocery bags – double bag if they have holes!

Organize your Kitchen with this Rolled Up Kitchen Guide from Today’s Creative Life. It looks like your entire ktichen neds are there!

Camping Packing List and Meal Planner Printables on Frugal Coupon Living. Personalize to your own family.

Make your own Campfire Bombs from Inspired by Family Mag. The will come in handy when you are ready to start the fire!

Also try this Pinecone Campfire Starter Recipe from Today’s Creative Life. This idea appears a little bit more nature friendly.

Store Toilet Paper in a Coffee Can from Life Hacker. Genius!

Stay Organized with a Mesh Hanging Organizer from Mama Momtourage. Nothiong worse than stuff all over the floor. This is a great way to be organized.

DIY Outdoor Candle Stakes from a Subtle Revelry. This is great for a little glow.

Turn a Water Jug into a Lantern Source. I have seen this used before – so genius. It makes an immediate lantern.

How creative is this Hand Washing Station from Do It and How? Well there you go – clean hands for all!

Instead of Ice, use Frozen Water Jugs – they make cold water later! Idea from Camping Blogger. That is smart, you have a nice gold drink later.

Store your snacks in these DIY Snack Containers from Stockpiling Moms. Start saving the old coffee creamers.

Stay clean with this DIY Soap Pouch from Whimsy Love. Rub a dub dub, get clean outta the tub!

Looking for easy storage, how about this DIY Plastic Bag Keeper from Curbly. This goes great with the camping toilet.

Avoid the Bulky Duct Tape Roll and Wrap the tape around objects for easy access. Idea from Happy Money Saver. This idea is genius!

Create a game for the kids with this Camping Scavenger Hunt from Creative Homemakers.

Bring a Welcome Mat to keep Dirt Out of the Tent from My Clever Nest. This will keep the mess out of the tent – I hate sand all over my floor – dirt is only for the outdoors!

Place Matches in a Mason Jar and place sandpaper on top for a strike from Like to Love. Looks like this will last awhile.

A Yoga Mat makes a Great Cushion for your sleeping bag from The 3 Day. Make sure it is thick!

Keep Scrambled Eggs in an Old Coffee Creamer Container from Lifehacker. This is truly genius. Breakfast anyone?

If going near the water, place a Cork on Your Keys so they float from Green Moxie. (this is also in our Beach Tips & Tricks!)

Repurpose an old Ketchup Bottle for Pancake Mix from Real Simple. Save your old ketchup bottles!

Turn your Storage Bin into a Toddler Tub from Living on Latte. I have seen this used at the beach too. At a public beach, fill up before going down to the sand. Play all day and when you get back, your tub of water will be nice and warm for a bath before going home!

Make Individual Shower Lanyards from The Pop Up Princess. Everyone can easily identify their bath supplies! I could see this as a fun gift if a large group of friends are camping together. The lanyard all keeps the loofah out of the dirt and off the ground.

Camping? Let’s share with you some breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ideas for your trip. You might enjoy these Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges. Pin to Pinterest.