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Simple Tips to Take Care of the Great Outdoors

May 6, 2020 Kim 24 Comments

Simple Tips to Take Care of the Great Outdoors

Take care of the great outdoors and it will take care of you!

It’s that time of the year when we are thinking about what we can do to get our family outdoors. While camping and hiking will probably be high on the list, we want to keep in mind that while we’re out and about, we need to be mindful of our environment. With the help of Nomadik, we’ve come up with some simple tips to take care of the great outdoors while having fun.

Nomadik provided me with their MAY complimentary adventure box called Reduce-Recycle-Reuse to help facilitate this post.

Related: Best Outdoor Subscription Box For Camping(Opens in a new browser tab)

Simple Tips to Take Care of the Great Outdoors

My son and I will be going on our first road trip adventure next month since the mandatory COVID-19 homestay came about. After schooling him at home for eight weeks, this will be a much-deserved trip. We are only going two hours from our home, but it will be in the great outdoors. Have you heard of Getaway? There are only a few camp houses around, but three areas are in Texas.

We want to take care of the environment, and it’s a must that I teach my son to do so. He is a Cub Scout, and they, of course, teach him this too. As a matter of fact, he’ll be crossing over to Arrow Of Light (AOL) on Monday. His dad and I are so proud of him.

Simple Tips to Take Care of the Great Outdoors

Take Care of the Great Outdoors with These Tips

  1. You’ll want to invest in a high-end reusable water bottle – One that will last. Say goodbye to plastic and save money at the same time.
  2. You know the ole Boy Scout motto – “Leave No Trave Behind.” If you don’t know what that means or have never heard of it, it means to clean up after yourself when you leave an area. After camping for the weekend, make sure you leave nothing behind. Leave the area the way you found it.
  3. Organize your gear in reusable bags or totes. Again, say no to plastic bags that grocery stores use. You’ll find two types of reusable bags in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle May Nomadik Subscription Box.
  4. Reuse materials you already have at home for new purposes, such as lint and toilet paper roll for an instant fire starter!
  5. If you haven’t already, put a box or some type of container in the kitchen and the garage for you to recycle your paper easily, plastic, cans, cardboard, etc.
  6. Start a compost bin at home for all your recycled food scraps. Your garden will thank you.

And, while you and your family are outdoors camping, hiking, or whatever you do to enjoy the great outdoors, think of ways you can give back to our planet. I’d love to hear your ideas!

Brody and I decided to do number 4 above. Since we are at home a lot lately, we have an abundance of toilet paper rolls, so we used them, or should I say – reused them!

As we travel from one place to another, our responsibility towards the environment also increases. The good traveler tries to reduce their carbon footprint by minimizing the use of plastic and carrying their water bottles. By caring about the environment, we are presently in will ensure our actions will not threaten the wildlife and surroundings. Products inside the Nomadik May subscription box will help you do just that. See the list below.

Simple Tips to Take Care of the Great Outdoors

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Things Inside Nomadik Subscription Boxes

Each month, there’s something different in each box. The things below or just some of the items you’ll find. The number of items differs also.

  • gear
  • tools
  • accessories
  • food/energy
  • travel tips
  • survival guides
  • inspiration
  • and more

Here’s a sneak peek into the JUNE Nomadik Subscription Box. Get ready for summer! Cool gadgets in this box for a killer adventure emergency kit.

Nomadik June Subscription box sneak peek

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About Kim

Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

Comments

  1. Josephine Nychole (@momteachmindset) says

    May 24, 2020 at 1:22 am

    I really should do better with these things. Thanks for these tips and reminders!

    Reply
  2. Christa Anne says

    May 23, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    This is such a great idea! Subscription services are such a great way to try new products.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 24, 2020 at 9:14 am

      They are, aren’t they? I love this one, b/c I take it all camping with us and I get to try it all out first-hand.

      Reply
  3. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 23, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    These are all such great tips! I love the instant fire starter – easy peasy!

    Reply
  4. Rosemary says

    May 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    What a great idea. Loving the adventure subscription box. Completely agree, looking forward to hitting the outdoors with a recyclable water bottle. Have fun!!

    Reply
  5. Mimi says

    May 22, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    I love my water bottle, not only is it better for the environment, but it keeps the water cool for so long.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 22, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      I have my favorite water bottle I like to carry too.

      Reply
  6. TheSuperMomLife says

    May 22, 2020 at 10:47 am

    What a great subscription box (and cause). We should all be taking care of the environment!

    Reply
  7. jerseygirlcooks says

    May 8, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    These are really great tips. I love the subscription box idea!

    Reply
  8. Sarah Jean says

    May 8, 2020 at 8:12 am

    My husband wants to take me to a cabin soon so this would be perfect!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:27 am

      I think a cabin in the woods would do us all good. Hope you get to go.

      Reply
  9. Kelsie Rudnick says

    May 7, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    I love that packable tote! Such a great idea and I love the nature print on it!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Me too “)

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    May 7, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Oh cool, you got some great stuff. I might have to pick this up. I do want to help take care of Earth!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Good for you. It’s a pretty cool subscription box for the great outdoors!

      Reply

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