Many mothers are less than enthusiastic when a camping holiday is suggested, seeing it as swapping one kitchen sink for another. In fact it is not so much swapping kitchen sinks as swapping a dishwasher for a washing up bowl on a ground sheet. However, with a bit of planning it needn’t be like that.
With the money that is being saved on hotel bills or cottage rental it should be possible to have some meals out. They needn’t be gourmet affairs. Fish and chips taste better than ever when eaten in the open-air and some sites offer reasonably priced home cooked meals to take away. Paper plates which can be thrown away are suitable for some sorts of meals and, even when there is washing-up to do, you may find that children brought up with a dishwasher actually quite enjoy washing-up camping-style.
When choosing a campsite, make sure that it has access to handy camping equipment such as washing machines and driers, either on the site or in the neighbourhood. Dress code when camping is casual; don’t bother packing fussy clothes that need to be ironed and what’s more, allow your standards to slip! Is that jumper really dirty or could it be worn another day?
There’s no need to make beds when camping. So long as you have a separate sleeping room there is no need to pack away camping mats, sleeping bags and air-beds every day. A quick plump-up of your pillow is all that is required.
Shopping need not be a drag either. If you have room in the car bring all the basics with you, so long as they do not require refrigeration. If you don’t have room you might find that a supermarket close to the campsite allows you to order online before you leave home and collect your shopping when you arrive.
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