Author: Heather
Category: Brand Sponsored
Published Date: 06/06/2019
Comments: 48
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I haven’t been camping in nearly 35 years and when we started planning our family camping trip, I honestly had no clue what to pack. We were staying in a cabin because I’m terrified of frogs and I would have gotten no sleep thinking that one could jump into our tent… Yes, I’m aware that a frog could have jumped into the cabin too, but that seemed much more difficult. I packed as though we were going to a hotel (not the best idea in hindsight). Luckily, Super Dad had packed a bag with the things we actually did need. And he saved the trip.
When we arrived, we found a road filled with the cutest cabins, surrounded by trees, a porch with a picnic table and just about everything you need inside, including bunk beds and a full sized kitchen. Ok… so it’s not your typical camping trip. I get it. But we did spend much more time outside than we did indoors. And I even saw a couple of frogs and didn’t hyperventilate.
On the first day, we wanted to explore the campgrounds. It was pretty hot. I believe in the 90’s. Luckily, Super Dad had packed bottles of water for each of us, so we stayed hydrated.
After walking for just a few minutes, we realized that the sun was pretty strong, so Super Dad pulled out the sunscreen (another obvious thing I forgot) and and covered us all with sunscreen. We found the cutest little dock/beach area where you can rent boats or bicycles. There were different trails, a little outpost store with everything you need and a few restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking.
We were outside for probably 20 minutes when we realized how many bugs there were surrounding us. They were literally EVERYWHERE! While my girls love being outdoors, they are not huge fans of bugs, especially flying ones. So we tried to keep walking and ignore the bugs and were seriously considering just heading back to the cabin, when Super Dad stopped and pulled out our Buzz Away Extreme® spray from Quantum Health.
YEESSSSSS.
I was almost embarrassed that I had forgotten to pack it. It’s one of those things that you forget you need, until you get there and then kick yourself for leaving it behind. Although I’m always yelling at Super Dad to stop packing extra bags, because it slows us down, he always packs the stuff I forget.
While there are so many insect repellents on the market, Buzz Away Extreme® is the best. It’s not greasy (such a plus for me because I don’t want to feel yuckier than I already do, in the heat) and utilizes a proprietary blend of plant based ingredients that work together to protect you and your family, which includes citronella oil, geranium oil, lemongrass oil, cedar wood oil and a dozen other plant based carrier oils, aromatic essential oils, plant-based preservatives, and purified water.
It’s so important that I’m not spraying my kids with any type of harsh chemicals or something that could do damage to their sensitive systems. It’s just one of the many reasons we love all of the Quantum Health products.
Once we were all sprayed down, we were able to walk around comfortably. The bugs left us alone and we could enjoy our family time.
We even spent some time at the bonfire sing-a-long, roasted marshmallows and danced. It was such a memorable day. We carried around Super Dad’s camping survival backpack for the entire trip and didn’t have to worry about anything! Thank goodness that he doesn’t listen to me when I tell him to stop packing that extra bag!
If you’re going to be outdoors this summer and want to keep away the mosquitoes and ticks, make sure to pick up some Buzz Away Extreme® . Like Super Dad, you too can be the Super Hero at your next outdoor event.
This post is sponsored by Quantum Health. All opinions are my own.
Like you, I also prefer sleeping in a cabin versus a tent, not because of the frogs, but because the ground can be so uncomfortable! Camping = bugs!!
I would consider that a lesson learned, when it came to packing. I’ll have to look for Buzz away. I don’t like sprays that have DEET, and, most sprays I’ve used make me have to take a shower before bed, and this seems like I won’t have to.
I have to make sure to get this product. It’s nice to not have to worry about bugs when out and about.
Looks like you and your family had a great camping trip. I have not gone for camping for a long time, and it is also that I am afraid of bugs and frogs. I will remember to pack repellent, suncreen and bug spray.
I need to pick this up for sure. My daughter is all about being outside, but hates the mosquitos, so this will come in handy. She would love to camp, but the rest of us are indoor kind of people, ha.
Buzz away is really the best repellent. It’s good he balances you out that way. I looooove these pictures. First of all, the quality is awesome! Second of all, the cabins are so beautiful! Awesome post! Thanks for sharing!
I have to admit I am not a big fan of bugs myself. If this works I am all for it. I will definitely look for it in the store.