Tip of the Day: Plan a Family Reunion
With a tent and a little imagination, your backyard can be transformed.
June 29, 2010 — -- So you want to take the kids on an incredible camping trip but don't want to go too far from home? No problem, backyard camping can be an outdoor adventure all on its own.
All you need is a tent, a few sleeping bags (or blankets) and flashlights to turn your backyard into an incredible wilderness experience.
Get some great backyard camping ideas from the Family Travel Network by clicking here.
What to Serve at Your Reunion
One good way to lure family members together -- beyond the eternal bond love, of course -- is great food. Start with a simple summer staple: pigs in a blanket. CLICK HERE for Hungry Girl Lillien's delicious recipe.
For the main course, get the kids around the grill for some thin-sliced tastiness. CLICK HERE for Elizabeth Karmel's Texas Hill Country Brisket recipe.
Finish off the hours of catching up with a nice cool summer drink. Ariane Hundt's "mocktails" make for crisp concoctions for adults and kids alike. CLICK HERE to give her Hint Mango Breeze a try.