Kaleigh Cauble

Now hold on, don’t panic, because I have created a list of quick and last minute items that will fit perfectly in your little explorers stocking. Didn’t I tell you that I love stocking stuffers because it is an excuse to buy the little things that are practical, and often forgotten? You can find some really REALLY cute ones in their mug section, like the one below, however this one ALMOST goes over stocking stuffer budget at $17.99. I might buy in to that as a gift (although really, I love gift cards), but a stocking is the perfect place to give giftcards!

One of my favorite parts about the Raven Cliff trail is that the creek runs along almost the entire trail, so a majority of your trip is accompanied by the peaceful sound of running water. When you get to the top, you will get a bonus waterfall, and who doesn’t love little hidden waterfalls am-i-rite? With that being said, we chose to camp on the same day as a veterans camp trip AND a youth group camp trip. This would be a great trail for families to hike and camp, as kids would have an easy time on the trail.

Truth be told, I keep a list of possible Christmas gifts throughout the year as I see my loved ones look at or talk about things, I write them down so I won’t forget. This mug is super cute, comes in three different colors AND could be clipped to a pack with a carabiner to bring along on camping trips! This stainless steel flask will do a great job at keeping its contents chilled, plus it’s super durable. Along the same lines as the box above, a great option for a traveler is a food box, like this one from Try the World, which includes snacks and foods from all over the world.

Do – Stay in an All-Inclusive Resort When we went to Cancun, we stayed at the Grand Oasis Sens in the Hotel Zone. Plus, you just paid to stay at a gorgeous beach front resort, and there is amazing weather for chillin’ by the pool. Lucky for us, our resort had a partnership with the local Aquaworld (as do many resorts in the Hotel Zone by the way), so they were offering a deal through the resort. It was also helpful to know a bit when it came to the market places, asking how much things cost and things like that!