Summer is just packed with potential. Unfortunately, so many activities cost money that it can be a big drain on your pocketbook. Finding activities that cost little to no money can make those great summer memories we want without blowing our budgets! Here are few ideas my family has... what are yours?
~Pool Time! We have a decent sized pool in the backyard. We actually got it from Craigslist for less that $50. We did invest in a salt water system for it, which has saved us a ton of money in pool chemicals. (I'm sure it has paid for itself by now) So other than a new filter every few weeks and some time spent scooping out leaves, this is a great low-cost hit for our family.
~ Public Library! It's not just for checking out books! Most public libraries run summer activities. They are usually free. Check out the one in your area. My kids saw a fantastic presentation about Dinosaur Bones yesterday at no cost to us! The Public Library also rents movies. A great way to spend a too hot afternoon.
I can't wait to see what your ideas are (goodness knows we have a lot of summer left to celebrate!)
We find lots of things to do outside. Since we live in the mountains we often go hiking. The kids do leaf rubbings and we take pictures of different birds to match to our bird books at home.
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were young, we didn't have a swimming pool, but we did have a sprinkler. They always had tons of fun running thru the sprinkler...sometimes I would join them!
ReplyDelete