RV Cooking Show Goes Green

Don't let anyone tell you that RVers are not green. There's plenty of things we do to love our Mother Earth, our fellow beings, and the great outdoors. In this Earth Day RV Cooking Show episode we'll explore a few great things campgrounds and RV parks are doing to go green, ways we RVers save, and a few earth-friendly RV cleaning techniques. And of course, we've got a fast and fine dish for you to try. It's all right here compliments of the RVCookingShow.com and your friends at GoCampingAmerica.com.



Love the clean green concept but not sure what you should stock in your green cleaning kit? Give these few household items a place in your RV and you too can clean green:

Green Cleaning Kit

Baking Soda - cleans, polishes, deodorizes

Distilled White Vinegar - cuts grease, kills mold, deodorizes, does not stain

Castile Soap - natural, bio-degradable, plant-based soap

Borax - bleach alternative, cleans, deodorizes, disinfects (can irritate the skin and should not be ingested - by people or pets)

Cornstarch - cleans, polishes, deodorizes carpeting and rugs, removes grease stains

Toothpaste - a mild abrasive polishes

Lemon - antibacterial, fragrant, stain remover, bleaching agent

Olive Oil - nourishes wood, polishes

Essential Oils - disinfects, fragrant

Tea Tree Oil - antiseptic
 
By the way, green campers, several GoCampingAmerica.com campgrounds and RV parks have gone green. Look for this "Plan-it Green" logo next to their listing:
 
 

 
Happy Earth Day...cheers everyone!
 
Evanne
RV Cooking Show

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Geocaching a Perfect Adventure for RVers and Campers

Have you ever fancied yourself a treasure hunter - studying an aged treasure map and searching for that mysterious place where X marks the spot? Well, we can’t promise gold and gemstones but a high-tech treasure hunt is sweeping the nation - geocaching. With over a million caches stashed around the world - in cities, forests, on mountainsides, and even underwater - chances are there’s an adventure just around the corner. Geocaching has grown in popularity among RVers all age groups - families, boomers, retirees - anyone that relishes an exciting outdoor adventure.

The first step in geocaching is visiting http://www.geocaching.com/ to locate cache coordinates via zip code, state name or latitude/longitude. Then, using a handheld GPS unit or a GPS enabled iPhone, the hunters set out to locate the cache. And what exactly is a cache? Caches typically consist of a waterproof container hidden inconspicuously at the coordinates.

Inside the container you’ll find a logbook and a variety of goodies - perhaps a toy, map, small book, bauble or other silly, fun or even valuable item. No telling what treasure hunt plunder you’ll find!! Be sure to fill out the logbook with the date and time of your visit and leave something in exchange for a cache-goodie.

There are several types of caches, too. Many parks listed on GoCampingAmerica.com have stashed caches at their park. One of our favorites types of cache is what’s known as a Travel Bug. This “is a trackable item that moves from place to place, picking up stories along the way. You can add your own story when you’ve located a Travel Bug or live vicariously through each bug's adventures” according to Goeocaching.com’s Travel Bug page.

Sounds easy? Easy and fun! Enjoy this short, informative video and give it a try yourself. You’ll see what an exciting challenge and great RV travel fit geocaching really is.



Contributed by Evanne Schmarder

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Don’t forget to get your gadgets and toys before you take off in the RV

Whether it’s something to do when the rain keeps you from outside at the campground, or finding the campground itself, there are many gadgets and games that are “necessary” in our RV trips now. It’s amazing that we can’t get along without things we once never even thought about bringing along.

I go nowhere without my laptop, so that’s a mainstay when we hit the road for the campground. So, I’m always looking for parks that offer Wi-Fi. But beyond that, there are so many other things that we “must” have, even when we’re “roughing” it in the RV.

My absolute is the Garmin, especially if we’re going to a new park. But even if we’re not, we may want to find a local eatery or attraction for which the Garmin may come in handy. My suggestion is the Garmin nuvi. There are several models from which to choose and the prices vary, but since we got ours, we haven’t had to drive around and ask for directions. And I absolutely love that you know about road construction and can find alternate routes. That’s especially helpful when you’re hauling a camper behind.

And, once you’re at the campground, many people are taking along their own satellite dish. I found a gadget that may be the best friend of your dish. The Align-A-Site helps you find a strong satellite, so you can get a good signal for your dish. This is especially great when the weather drives you inside.

And if you’re TV is up and running, why not consider an Apple TV. Since I’m all about Apple and use a Mac Book Pro, I love the idea. Apple TV hooks up to the your computer – Mac or PC – Internet and your TV simultaneously using a wireless broadband connection, so you can watch HD movies, TV shows and even podcasts or YouTube videos. You can even play your music collection from your iTunes on your computer. Even view your photos from your computer.

But there’s even more you can do with our TV if the weather has you inside, but you’re antsy to move. Consider bringing your Wii game console along, as well as your Wii Fit. We just got a Wii for the family last Christmas and it is a great way to play together. We love bowling together, but my husband and daughter challenge each other in golf since they can’t always hit the course.

It’s true, RVing and camping aren’t what they used to be, but they still offer us time away from home and a chance to enjoy each other’s company in a different setting. These are a few ways to avoid the “I’m bored” moments with your children, especially if they’re teenagers, like mine!

Happy camping!

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