04 Tuesday Sep 2012
Posted in News Updates
The fire in the Angles National Forest is still blazing. 15% is said to be contained and 4,000 acres have been burned. No structures are threatened or harmed. No one has been seriously injured. Almost 800 Firefighters and 6 helicopters have been working on this fire. One report said it can take up September 13 to contained the fire entirely. Most of the brush in this area is dense and it has not burned for 15 years.
03 Monday Sep 2012
Posted in News Updates
Since Sunday afternoon, a brush fire has continued to burn areas in the Angeles National Forest forcing officials to shut down San Gabriel Canyon- a popular spot (our favorite spot) for campers and hikers- especially holidays like today! About 50 residents and 1,200 campers were evacuated from 3 different campgrounds. The fire, known as Williams Fire, is about 5% contained and burned about 3,600 acres so far. The Angeles National Forest sits right behind Azusa in Southern California. I will keep you posted and please pray everyone is ok! This area is very dear to my heart as I have family that lives close as well.
31 Friday Aug 2012
Posted in Tips
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camping, camping trips, entertainment, girly, girly camping, outdoors, so like what do you do, tips
So now you have conquered getting the idea in your head that you’re going camping but when you actually get there, set up your tent, take a quick walk around the campsite, and have a drink or two say to yourself, “Is this it??!!” Well here are some helpful little tips on what to do while camping (there are SOOO many things to do but here are my favorites):
1.) First and foremost, who you go with matters! If you are with your family and you don’t get along with them or “relate” to them, make sure you grab a good book and Sudoku while packing! If you are with your best freinds then you don’t need any entertainment! You know they are your best friends for a reason and you can have fun no matter where you go! If you are going with a group of friends Continue reading
30 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in Products I Love
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camping, girly, girly camping, MiniWorks, MSR, pump, water filter
MSR MiniWorks EX Water Filter
This little thing has saved our lives camping!!! The MSR MiniWorks EX water filter is AWESOME! It’s light weight, easy to pump, and filters out unpleasant tastes, odors, and bacteria. Stop carrying around huge gallons of water and take this with you! Its a great investment and you pump directly from the stream!
See how easy it is 🙂
26 Sunday Aug 2012
Posted in Fashion in the Wild
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Bailey Button Triplet, Bonjo, camper, camping, comfy, comfy camper, Dolman, Eastport lounge pant, fashion in the wild, girly, girly camping, Hurley, Lovebird top, O'Neill, poncho, Providence, Quiksilver, Snow Blanet, Swan Leaves, Sweater, Swimmng Seahorse, top, UGG
Looking for the perfect outfits just be, well… comfy??!! Here is a mix of products from my favorite brands!
Quiksilver Snow Blanket Sweater
Hurley Banjo Swaeater
Quiksilver Swan Leaves Dolman Top
Quiksilver Swimming Seahorse Beach Pant
Quiksilver Providence Poncho
O’Neill Lovebird Top
Quiksilver Eastport Lounge Pant
UGG Bailey Button Triplet
23 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in Products I Love
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easy set-up camping, girlie, girly, girly camping, Half Dome, Half Dome 2, Half Dome 2 Plus, products, products I love, rainfly, REI, tent, vent, waterproof
I LOVE this tent because of one main reason: easy set up! REI’s Half Dome 2 tent is, by far, the easiest tent to set up and break down. It takes 2 minutes to set up the tent entirely! It has a total of 3 poles that basically put themselves together. It’s features are 2 side door panels, storage pockets, vents, waterproof floor, and rainfly built for 2 people. It’s super lightweight- perfect for backpacking. Best part of all- the tent actually fits back into the bag it came in! For $189.00 you can’t get a better qualtiy tent! If you want for room, check out the Half Dome 2 Plus tent- 10 inches longer and 4 inches wider! Check out my instructional video blog or click the video below!
22 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted in Camping Trips, Tips
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camp fire, camping, fire, fire safety, girlie, girly, girly camping, Hunger Games, leave no trace, lightning, nature, setting up camp, smokey the bear, surrounding, tent, travel
Some would say the best part about camping is setting up- I say it’s the entire process but everyone has their opinions! Here are a few things I have learned while camping:
1.) When you arrive at camp, check out all your surroundings. Make sure you aren’t camping RIGHT NEXT to the other campers. It’s like when you go to the beach. You are sitting in your chair, reading Hunger Games, taking a sip of your iced tea when all of a sudden a whole group of people sit right next to you. You think, “There is a whole entire stretch of beach- probably miles- why does MY spot look the best?” Continue reading
20 Monday Aug 2012
Posted in Products I Love
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bottle opener, camping, charge, Eton, flashlight, Get your groove on, girlie, girly, girly camping, hand crank, LED, Product, products I love, radio, Scorpion, solar powered, USB, weather
Eton Scopion Hand Crank Weather Radio
We just recently purchased this weather radio from REI. THe Eton Scorpion Weather Radio is AMAZING on so many levels! First off, we get NO service where we go and this found a few good stations that came in clear. We were happy to get a range of music that came in- country, hip hop, oldies, rock- it was perfect! It is solar powered and has a hand crank if it runs out of power. Need to charge your cell phone? Continue reading
20 Monday Aug 2012
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Angeles National Forrest, bug, buggin' out, bugs, camping, dragonflies, dragonfly, girlie, girly, girly camping, moth, panic, tips
This weekend we took a trip to our usual spot in the Angeles Mountains. We always camp near a river and at sundown you can find us making dinner and cracking beers but my boyfriend got an inkling to dig some dirt and pan for gold. I took my camp chair and headed right down to river to read “Babes in the Woods”- and instructional book for well… babes in the woods. A beginner would find all sorts of useful tips!
All of a sudden I see a swarm of dragonflies hovering over the water and this makes me extremely uncomfortable! I am NOT a fan of bugs! Continue reading
16 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in Fashion in the Wild, Tips
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beauty, beauty prepping for the trip, camping, camping trip, curled, fashion in the wild, girlie, girly, girly camping, hair, mani, mani and pedi, nails, pedi, prepping, shower, tips
I wasn’t sure where to fit this “Beauty Prep” in so here it is- just a few tips on prepping for your camping trip!
1.) I always take a shower before I go. You are gone for at least a day or two- and in the dirt! Trust me- you will be happy you washed you hair, shaved your legs, and did everything it is you do in the shower!
2.) I know this is anti-camping code but this is a GirlyCamping.com… I always curl my hair before I go. Now I don’t bring my curling iron with me!! I just curl it before I leave on my trip! I curl my hair everyday because its fine and makes it look thicker! When my hair is curled and I sleep on it, it tends to look fuller and more of a “ready” look in the morning. Continue reading
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