The Great American Backyard Campout is this Weekend!

I just found out that the National Wildlife Federation has their annual event, The Great American Campout this Saturday, June 26th so get out the tent, grab your guitar, load up on marshmallows and you'll be ready to have some big fun in the backyard!

Here's a link to the NWF's Great American Campout site where you can register, get ghost stories and other tips and plan your fun.... and for the how-to on backyard camping basics, read our article or watch my video "Host a Backyard Camping Party"on MyRecipes.com!

• WATCH MARTIE'S BACKYARD CAMPING VIDEO

• VIEW THE HOW-TO SLIDESHOW!

And check out my iMix available on iTunes for great sing-along songs for your backyard campout!

Martie's Backyard Camping Party on MyRecipes.com

So, are you looking for a fun, affordable, and EASY-PEASY party idea? My backyard camping party is it! It's a great entertaining solution for almost any occasion. I've had friends host this for adults, kids, neighborhood get-togethers... almost anything. We have put together everything for you: a sing-a-long playlist, a super easy menu, and the best thing about a campout... the s'mores. We built a s'mores bar with plenty of options for everyone! See all of the fun and get ideas for your own party on the Martie Knows Parties hub on MyRecipes.com! Thanks to Arden Photographyfor the great party pics!

WATCH THE VIDEO

GET THE PLAYLIST

BUILD A SMOKEY BEAR FIRE

Visit Martie Knows Parties on MyRecipes.com and see all of our how-to party videos!