Friends and Family
A Simple Guide for Mother’s Day
Whether it’s your first year putting something together for your mom, your fifth, your twentieth, or the first time you get to honor your wife in such a way, getting gifts for mothers can be difficult. That’s why we’re here to help! Mother’s Day can be difficult for a multitude of reasons, but one of…
Read More5 Crafts to Welcome Spring
Sunlight has already begun to stretch longer, and the world smells fresh again. Soon, flowers will start springing up! But that beauty and light doesn’t need to stay outside your home–let’s look at some crafts you can do to bring spring in! Have you felt it? That rush of energy in the wind? The warmth…
Read MoreHibernation Hobbies: Surviving the Dark Seasons in MN (Part 2)
As frost has settled in the panes of your windows, your mind itches for something to do. Your fingers do as well. The dark seasons are here, and with them, the chance to pick up a new cozy hobby. The Depths of Hibernation Season Even in the middle of winter, with the sunrise of…
Read MoreExecuting Your DIY Lakeside Wedding | Pt. 2
Not only do you have your beloved partner, you have your lists, you’ve begun to delegate who is working on what, and your Pinterest is chock-full of the best vibes. You can finally get to work on planning the best DIY lakeside wedding! But oh, where to start? Not to fear, my dear–here’s your guide!…
Read MorePlanning a DIY Lakeside Wedding | Pt. 1
Congratulations! You’ve found the love of your life and have decided to commit yourselves to one another publicly! This is an incredibly exciting time, and you want to make the ceremony as welcoming, warm, and full of love as you two are. But you don’t have the budget to spend tens of thousands of dollars…
Read MoreSpring Break at the Lake
Sure, the hot sandy beaches of Florida or Cozumel are inviting in the spring, especially if you live in a cold climate. The idea of sitting on a beach in the sun with a frosty drink in your hand seems idyllic. At least, until you think of all the time, energy, and money it will…
Read MoreHow to Create the Perfect Romantic Cabin Getaway
Does your relationship with your significant other need a pick me up? An escape from the busyness of life to a quiet place in nature may just be what you need. We aren’t relationship experts, but we have been married for almost thirty years and dated for over four before that, so we do know…
Read MoreCampfire Bay Resort’s Highlights of the Year 2023
So many memorable things happened at Campfire Bay Resort this past year! Construction projects, new office systems, great guests, and new employees helped make 2023 fly by in a pleasant blur. Let’s review the highlights of the year in chronological order with– Our Top 12 Highlights of the Year 2023 Years ago, when our guest…
Read MoreOur First Ever Top 10 Gift Idea List
Are you struggling to find the perfect gift? Heck, let’s not kid ourselves here– any gift–for someone on your list? I’ve personally found some great gifts in the past from recommended gift lists in magazines or online. Even though there are a lot of gift idea lists out there, since we all have different tastes,…
Read MoreFamily Holiday Traditions
Even if you like change and adventure, you probably still enjoy at least a couple of traditions at the holidays whether it be a turkey meal, or the ugly sweaters, or coming to a cabin at Campfire Bay Resort (we love that tradition!). At our heart’s core, we all like to have things we can…
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