Man, do I ever need a vacation! Work has been very hectic and it seems like everyday one of my darling children has a new activity that they need to get to. Also, money has been tight and my husband has been very stressed out at his job. All of these things add up to a stressed out family and we really need a holiday. Unfortunately, we can’t afford to jet away to Hawaii, Paris, Rome or, well, anywhere actually. But we can afford a camping trip!

While the weather is not ideal for camping right now, it’s still doable as we live in a pretty mild climate. I actually like it when it gets cold at night as it means lots of cuddling by the roaring camp fire! We won’t really be roughing it anyway, as my parents have a pretty nice and new rv that we are able to borrow anytime. Actually, they weren’t sure how much use they would get out of the RV when they first bought it, but it has really turned into a great thing for the whole family. My parents, my husband and I (and our children), and his brothers family all use it. Especially in these tough times RVing and camping are just ideal for an affordable vacation.