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An easy meal for campingAn easy meal for camping: Wrap a hamburger patty, some frozen peas and diced potatoes in foil and place in your campfire until cooked.

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Keep your peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwichKeep your peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich from getting soggy by spreading peanut butter on both pieces of bread and then spreading the jelly in the middle.

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When I go on camping tripsWhen I go on camping trips, there are always some boys who stay up late and are really loud. I always bring foam earplugs so I can get a good night’s sleep. They also work great as bobbers the next day when we go fishing.

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If you are into LEGO BioniclesIf you are into LEGO Bionicles, try not to take them apart unless you have to. I’ve taken pieces apart and broken several.

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Keep the number stickers on your derby racecarKeep the number stickers on your derby racecar by putting clear nail polish over the stickers after you put them on your car.

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Use the clips that hold old socks togetherUse the clips that hold old socks together as a money clip.

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For perfectly round pancakesFor perfectly round pancakes, put the batter in a turkey baster and squeeze it onto the griddle.

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When you are modeling with clayWhen you are modeling with clay, put it in a bag with a damp paper towel so it won’t dry out.

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For a Klondike derbyFor a Klondike derby, always bring extra rope. A lot of extra rope.

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If you have a good baseball cardIf you have a good baseball card that you want to keep in mint condition, put it in an individual plastic case instead of a binder with sheets. Cases keep cards in much better condition.

















