https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/2024_Holiday_Gift_Ideas.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (75.1MB)Subscribe: RSSJoin Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott as they share their first-ever Girl Camper holiday gift guide and ideas....
With the arrival of spring comes a bounty of fresh produce. Fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers are all flowing in abundance. Farmer’s markets and roadside produce stands are once again bursting at the seams with fresh items that aren’t always available to us at the...
Look around your campsite and chances are that at least one product you have on hand is made by Coleman. After 120 years in business, you’ll find Coleman gear wherever there are friends, coolers, and campfires—on the trail, by the lake, at a tailgate, or in the...
Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, spending time with those we love and, of course, food! Thanksgiving at the campground feels a lot like we imagine the Pilgrims might have enjoyed. Crisp fall air, campfire smells and a meal cooked and eaten outdoors. We wanted...
Looking for an easy way to cook on the go during your next adventure? Try thermal cooking, a time-tested method popularized during the Great Depression. This approach allowed homemakers to save both fuel and time, making it ideal for modern-day road trips or camping....
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/seasonal.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (45.6MB)Subscribe: RSSExploring the Journey of Seasonal Camping with Janine Pettit on the Girl Camper Podcast Ever wondered what it’s like to set up...
Many of us store our RVs for storage come winter. The number one concern with RVs when they sit in storage is water damage. This is at the top of my list of maintenance concerns for RVs and most of the time problems originate on the RV roof. If you don’t inspect the...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Pull_Start_Final_0.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (47.0MB)Subscribe: RSSHi everyone, Janine Pettit here from the Girl Camper podcast! Recently, I was thrilled to have an inspiring...
The Problem: An over-the-sink kitchen cabinet without a center shelf. Many RVs have these, and many RV owners, not possessing the carpentry skills or nerve to drill into their cabinets to add a shelf, need ideas to make use of the wasted vertical space. Enter the art...
Bringing the right toys camping is all part of the fun. If you are thinking about what kind of kayak you might want to take along for your adventures, you’ll want to know the pros and cons of the various types on the market. On top, inside, inflatable, hard side? What...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/What_s_New_In_RV_s_for_2025.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (31.4MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Girl Camper podcast, hosts Lesa McDermott and Janine Pettit take listeners and...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Crappy_Camper_4_Water_Spigot_Etiquette_Cutting_Through_Campsites.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (30.6MB)Subscribe: RSSHi there, fellow adventurers! In this episode of the Girl Camper...
As spring begins we have the opportunity to shift into healthy patterns that make for bright, happy days. Ironically, our best days actually begin in the evening with—you guessed it, the ever-elusive, always satisfying good night’s sleep. This is your guide to...
My knees were shaking. I couldn’t believe I was actually doing it, but there I was behind the steering wheel in my white Ford F150, trailer hitched and secure behind it. I glanced at my 18-year-old son in the passenger seat and my 19-year old daughter and her friend...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Empower_Explore_Apply_To_Be_A_Girl_Camper_Guide.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (47.9MB)Subscribe: RSSIn the spirit of adventure and empowerment, we’re thrilled to extend an invitation...
Preventive maintenance and care for windshields and windshield wipers should be on every camper’s checklist. People often overlook preventive maintenance. Accordingly, in my RV preventive maintenance courses, I always tell RV owners to check their windshield wipers...
Every camper knows that getting all the loose ends pulled together for a trip can feel daunting at times. After planning your route, packing appropriate clothes, loading up your RV or car, double checking connections and securing items, you may not have given much...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Favorite_Things_Fall_2024_Final.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (34.8MB)Subscribe: RSSAs camping enthusiasts, we’re always on the hunt for the best equipment to elevate our outdoor...
The stock market crash of October 1929 wiped out millions of investors and sent Wall Street into an unprecedented panic. In the years that followed, consumer spending dropped, investments vanished, and industrial output declined. An estimated 15 million Americans felt...
by Shari Sullivan Kayaking has been a favorite pastime of mine for about 15 years, and I started when I had already passed that dreaded mid-life point. It is a water activity that almost anyone of any age and fitness level can participate in and enjoy. But now that I...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Love_s_Travel_Stops_0.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSSHello, friends! I’m Lesa McDermott, co-host of the Girl Camper podcast. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting...
