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How To Start a Glamping Business (and Create a Perfect Glampsite)

With a little up front work you can create a profitable glamping business with our Life inTents Bell Tents - earning up to $15,000 a year. This in-depth article give you some great tips to get this done, on the cheap with a commercial canvas bell tent.

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What Is Glamping? Origins, Definition, Destinations & More

Glamping is a relatively new term that combines the words "glamorous" and "camping." It refers to a type of luxury camping where people can enjoy the outdoors in comfort and style. Glamping accommodations can include anything from beautiful canvas tents to giant treehouses and more.

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Essential Family Camping Checklist: What to Pack [PRINTABLE]

What should you pack for your family trip? We've got a printable family camping checklist of essentials to bring with on your road trip.

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How to Set Up and Fold Up a Bell Tent

Setting up one of our bell tents can be done in a matter of minutes. Follow these step-by-step instructions to help quickly set-up your bell tent so that you can get on to enjoying the rest of your camping adventure.

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How to Maintain and Clean a Bell Tent

Cleaning and maintaining a canvas tent takes patience and persistence. Follow these steps to properly remove mold and mildew stains.

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Backyard Glamping Checklist for an Unforgettable DIY Glampsite

Are you planning the ultimate backyard glamping staycation, party, or date night? If you’re looking for a breakdown of all the supplies you’ll need, look no further. This detailed guide will not only give you a printable backyard glamping checklist of essential gear, but also covers how to pick the...

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Glamping in Northern California: 8 Luxury Sites

Explore 8 luxurious sites to go glamping in Northern California.

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Cookbook Review: The Small Kitchen Cook

The recipes in this book inspire - yet are approachable and are already small kitchen approved!

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5 Beautiful Blazing Campfire Alternatives

Here's a little inspiration for how to create a fire-like campfire glow, without the actual fire. These five campfire alternatives are helpful to keep in mind during campfire bans and for adhering to the principles of leave no trace.