3 IDEAS FOR THE ULTIMATE CAMPOUT
Right in Your Own Backyard
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park, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn backyard camping into the best staycation ever with these ideas and more. Make a DIY Tent While pitching a tent for camping always comes with some level of frustration, making your own tent using household items like tarps, rope, blankets, and more can be a fun project for the kiddos. It’s an opportunity to let them exercise their imaginations and build something they can relax, play, and even spend the night in. Create an Outdoor Movie Theater If you’ve been craving the big-screen experience that you thought only movie theaters could offer, you’re in luck! You can make your own big screen at your backyard campout. All you need is a large white sheet, a home projector, and some speakers. Then, snuggle up in some cozy blankets and pillows under the stars while
Build a Firepit No campout — backyard campouts included — is truly complete without a roaring campfire. With a gravel base and a simple stone barrier (as well as some quick and easy instructions available online), you can build the ultimate firepit for warming up on chilly nights, telling spooky ghost stories, and of course, roasting marshmallows. As a bonus, you can keep a firepit around when cooler weather rolls in too. This is far from a comprehensive list of backyard camping activities. That said, these three ideas alone can make for several nights of outdoor entertainment. Why not explore the various ways you can have the best camping experience your backyard has to offer?
E ven though it’s almost peak camping season, you and your family might opt to cancel your out-of-town trip this summer, but don’t worry. Just because you don’t head into the mountains doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy time outdoors with a backyard campout. It might not be your favorite spot in a sprawling national
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
“Simple Squat”
Why: Practicing a high-quality squat is a great way to get your body moving and strong in a very functional way. The better you get at squats, the more likely you will be to lift something from the floor or a low area correctly. This will save your back and knees! Strong butt and leg muscles are important for many other activities, too, like hiking, climbing stairs, and even getting up out of chairs properly. How: Stand with your feet at least shoulder-width apart. Be mindful to hinge at your hips (do not round your back) as you bend your knees about 75–80 degrees, then push through the floor with your feet as stand up again. Pro Tip: As you squat down, pretend that you are trying to sit on a chair that is a bit far away. Make sure your knees do not extend beyond your toes as you bend them. You should always be able to see the tops of your feet as you squat. Do: Do 2–3 sets of 10 each day. Work your way up to 1–3 sets of 30 per day. If you have persistent knee pain, stop and get some physical therapy!
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