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Let’s be honest – drying clothes while caravanning isn’t glamorous. Between damp towels, swimsuits, and socks that seem to multiply, finding a simple and space-saving solution can be a game-changer. Enter the Slide n’ Dry Pegless Clothesline – an Aussie-designed...
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Family road trips create the kind of memories that last a lifetime – the belly laughs in the back seat, the first time seeing Uluru, that little roadside bakery you’ll never forget. As parents, we soak it all in. But how do we help our kids do the same? One of the...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Fun, NEWS, Uncategorized
Family road trips around Australia can be unforgettable – the open road, breathtaking landscapes, quirky roadside stops… and then there’s the “Are we there yet?” soundtrack playing on repeat from the back seat. Whether you’re heading up the coast, outback-bound or...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Uncategorized
We all know you can buy just about anything on Amazon these days so we thought we’d check out the caravan and camping gear they have on offer. Read on for a few of our favourites! Please note, this article contains affiliate links. Camping Chair It goes without saying...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravan Homemaker's Hub, General Tips, NEWS, Uncategorized
Looking for a special gift to celebrate the travelling Mum in your life? Or perhaps a Mum with a sense of adventure? Check out our Top 10 gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2024. 1.Alcoholder Flask Gift Set (available in 4 different colours) We LOVE Alcoholder...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
Looking for something small for the travelling friend or family member? Or perhaps a Secret Santa gift or stocking stuffer? Check out these nifty little options for under $15! Crochead – A great range including Mosquito Coil Holder, Toothpaste Saver,...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Fun, NEWS, Uncategorized
Looking for some extra little bits and pieces to add to the Kids’ Christmas Stockings? We’ve got you covered with a lot of items under $10! 1. Glowing Twinkle Stars – Glow in the Dark Star Stickers are popular for young & old. We love these...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Food, Fun, NEWS, Road Schooling, Snacks, Tips, Uncategorized
Not just for camping and caravanning – perfect for a spooky themed party or scary snack! Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Australia and so many kids (and adults) just love it! Check out these easy-peasy, minutes to prepare, Halloween treats! We’ve had a...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravanning Tips, NEWS, Tips, Uncategorized
Amber shares with us how her family plans their road trips when they are restricted by annual leave and school holidays. We are part-time travellers. We’ve chosen to keep our kids in mainstream school and we both have jobs. I work from home and do my own hours and...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
I’m sure we can all agree that making the caravan bunk beds is quite the laborious task! No one enjoys doing it, it’s even more difficult if you’re not a tall person, and even if you are, most of us feel like we’ve completed a full exercise workout by the time we’ve...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Food, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
We love heading out in our caravan, creating memories with our family and seeing this amazing country. Our business, Caravanning with Kids, has seen us travel all over Australia – from big trips to the Cape, to weekends spent on the Murray River near...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Park Reviews, QLD, QLD, Things to Do, Tips, Uncategorized
Fraser Island (K’gari) is a favourite destination for our family. We’ve lost count how many times we’ve visited this precious jewel in Queensland’s crown and it continues to wow us every time we visit. We usually choose to camp at Cathedral Beach, tucked in behind the...
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In this article we hear from Jessica Smit from Cowfish Technologies, on travelling Australia with a decent internet connection. Why do you choose to travel? Answers might vary but are basically the same at heart. We want to embark on new adventures that will challenge...
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You all LOVED our Travelling with Kids Gift Guide and asked if we could whip one up for the grown-ups too. We asked Amber to put together a list of awesome gifts that have all been enjoyed (and welcomed) over the years at Adventure Awaits. Know someone who is big on...
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With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve put together a list of our favourite travel-themed gifts for kids to make this year’s Christmas Shopping just that little bit easier. Everything in this collection has been tried, tested & loved by travelling families,...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravanning Tips, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Tips, Uncategorized
Amber shares with us some of her top tips for preparing for a road trip holiday. Some travellers fly by the seat of their pants, others pour over an excel spreadsheet when they are planning their caravanning adventure. What type of planner are you? We’re always...
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Like many other businesses, we LOVE social media. Platforms that enable us to communicate on all levels with our followers. Over the last 8 years of Caravanning with Kids, we have built a community of wonderful caravanners, campers and travellers who look to us for...
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Are you looking at buying a caravan? Where do you start and how do you finance it? We never looked at buying our caravan as an expense – we looked at it as an INVESTMENT. An investment in our family, our lifestyle and our quality of life. Best decision we ever...
