Happy Camping!

We completed The Boxcar Children. You know you are onto something good, when the kids beg you to read another chapter!! The Boxcar Children were able to acquire all of their basic needs.

This topic of focusing on the basic needs also reminds me of camping. The kids learn that food and water come from somewhere. Not just opening the refrigerator door or turning on the faucet. Same with clothing and shelter. You must acquire a house to live in and we do not all have the same type of dwelling.

With camping, we started out as tent campers. We continued tent camping for many years. When our 2nd child arrived, we moved up to a pop up camper. Then a travel trailer. It really helps explain the point that water comes from somewhere, not just the faucet. They know we have to "hook up." They understand at times, they may turn on the faucet and no water comes out as we are not hooked up yet. The kids also understand that there are other options to cooking - on the stove, microwave, grill or open fire. They also realize you need money to buy food and to purchase a home.

Happy camping! You are teaching your children valuable lessons and great family fellowship, team building and working together!