Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - The Look


Updated 08/28/07 10:08 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - The Look

One of my all time favorite movies is Troop Beverly Hills starring Shelly Long. In the film, she makes camping utterly glamorous with her fabulous tents and fashionable safari ware. With the right sort of decorations, you too can turn your campsite into a lush playground like Phyllis Nefler did. Obviously you will need the basics, such as tents and sleeping bags, but also pack a beautiful Read more

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Drinks


Updated 06/12/09 9:36 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Drinks

In my opinion, camping trips should always involve a lot of alcoholic beverages. For the gourmet-like menu that you'll be enjoying over the weekend, lots of beer, wine, soda, and water (sparkling and still) will be necessary. To chill all of these beverages you will need several coolers with lots of ice so be sure to delegate. Have everyone bring a few 12 packs of beer and several bottles of Read more

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Menu (Part 2)


Updated 08/22/07 8:41 PM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Menu (Part 2)

Yesterday I started planning the menu to a camping weekend in Yosemite. Instead of supplying the food for all the meals, ask guests to contribute. Have one couple bring sandwich fixings for Saturday's lunch. Have another bring Sunday's breakfast in the form of bagels, cream cheese, muffins, and fruit. For Saturday's dinner wrap salmon in foil and bake over the grill. Potatoes and onion packets Read more

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Menu (Part 1)


Updated 08/22/07 3:22 PM · Posted by partysugar · 12 comments

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Menu (Part 1)

When planning a camping trip, select a menu before you leave the house and get as much as you can done in advance. For a weekend getaway, you should prep Friday & Saturday dinners and Saturday & Sunday breakfasts and lunches. For Friday afternoon's arrival at the campground, have a cooler of store bought snacks ready. Creamy cheeses, chips and dips, and sliced salami will tide guests over Read more

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Invites


Updated 08/21/07 7:52 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Come Party With Me: Camping Trip - Invites

Although I'm no camper, I promised a friend I would help her plan a camping getaway for her boyfriend and a few other couples. They are going for the weekend, Friday afternoon to Sunday night, and I am organizing all the details before they leave. She called me up at the last minute and I threw together a quick invitation. To see how I made this invite in less than 15 minutes — evite couldn't Read more

How to Pack For a Camping Trip


Updated 08/11/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

How to Pack For a Camping Trip

If you haven't had the chance to get away for a weekend of camping, now is your chance. Most campgrounds require that you call ahead to reserve a campsite, so make your reservations now. Ask friends where they've camped to get recommendations. I love to get sites that are right on the water, so when you wake up in the morning you can take a quick dip. Planning ahead for your trip will ensure Read more

Campfire Tales: 10 Movies Set at Summer Camp


Updated 05/25/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Camp Movies

This weekend, Wes Anderson is taking us to Summer camp with his new release, Moonrise Kingdom. Before we visit Anderson's vintage-hued view of cabins and camp counselors, let's go back and remember a few other memorable movies that took us to Summer camp, whether the trip was sweet, sweaty, or even scary. Read more

Celebrate Moonrise Kingdom With Gorgeous Glamping Gear


Updated 05/25/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Retro Camping Gear

We have been counting the days until Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom hits theaters, and we are so happy we don't have to wait any longer. The dreamy 1960s aesthetic caught our eye from the first glimpses of the trailer, and all of their sweet camping gear got us thinking. In honor of the film's release, we've pulled some beautiful products that can make your next camping trip a little more Read more

3 Ways to Use Facebook's New Camera App


Updated 05/24/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Facebook Camera App

The truth is about 96.5 percent of our Facebook experience is spent scrolling through pictures of last weekend's camping trip and Friday's happy hour. Now you can ditch the status updates and cut straight to the photos with the new Facebook iOS Camera app. Introduced today, it's billed as the photo-sharing hub for Facebook users. Separate from the standard iPhone app, we've broken down how to use Read more

8 Portable Speakers to Keep You Jamming All Summer Long


Updated 05/17/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Affordable Outdoor and Portable Speakers

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more