by Karen Brucoli Anesi | Apr 6, 2017 | Camping : What Does it Have To Do With Kids Having a Sense of Purpose? |
You’ve heard the term “helicopter parenting”? It refers to micro-management of children far beyond basic concerns. It robs children of the opportunity to solve their own problems, to experience the consequences of their actions and to grow into independent,...
by Karen Brucoli Anesi | Jan 5, 2017 | blog |
Is Polar Bear Camping For You? It can be the best of times or it can be the worst of times. Charles Dickens knew what he was talking about a couple centuries ago. His often quoted words weren’t about camping, but ask anyone who has camped when the snow is flying and...
by Karen Brucoli Anesi | Apr 22, 2016 | blog |
In the other part of my life—when I am not doing Lock 30 Woodlands’ responsibilities—I am frequently writing about food. I’ve been doing this for almost three decades now and I can honestly say that writing about food never gets old, even when you write for a daily...
by Karen Brucoli Anesi | Apr 9, 2016 | blog |
It wasn’t that long ago that we used to hear tightwads crack that they had gone “glamping” at a Motel Six. The “We’ll leave the lights on for you” motel offered all the electric they needed, comfortable quarters and quick in and out access at an affordable price. Yes,...
by Karen Brucoli Anesi | Apr 6, 2016 | blog |
There are communities that have adopted the “Swat a Litterbug” campaign many state highway patrols promote in this country. Litter costs taxpayers about 11 billion dollars a year in our public parks and along highways, but that doesn’t begin to account for what litter...
