Surviving Summer During a Recession

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Buki on May 7, 2009 at 10:56am

going for walks
getting together with friends
picnic dinners
sprinklers and rainbows
story time under the tree

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Permalink Reply by Dani' on May 7, 2009 at 11:27am

1. Look for free nights/days at museums, zoos, etc.
2. take advantage of discount travel deals to get free nights or cash in points from rewards programs for free travel
3. swim at a local creek, river, lake, beach
4. find a friend with a pool membership, guest admission is often free
5. hanging out at parks is a cheap and fun thing to do in the summer. I usually try to visit several w/ the kids to change the scenery up. We take lunch, sidewalk chalk, water guns, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Amy Brewer on May 7, 2009 at 11:43am

5 of my free tips is
walking in the woods through trails
fishing
park
Badminton
and maybe some swimming at a lake

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Permalink Reply by Nicole on May 7, 2009 at 11:43am

My five -

Listening for the ice cream truck
Taking the kids to the local water park
Metal detecting at the park (yes, with Pepsi in the cooler)
Traveling to see out of town relatives
Street festivals and events!

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Permalink Reply by Denise on May 7, 2009 at 11:46am

(1) Water balloon fights with the kids
(2) Indoor Camping w/ Stove top Smores
(3) Backyard BBQ’s with the family
(4) Movie Nights
(5) Ice Cream Sundaes on Sunday!

Denise Moreno
http://www.cookielee.biz/denisemoreno1

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Permalink Reply by Jennie on May 7, 2009 at 12:05pm

1. Running in the sprinklers
2. Sitting in the shade reading with the kids
3. Getting out the blow up pool and swimming
4. Family barbeques
5. Going out for ice cream after dinner

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Permalink Reply by Gina on May 7, 2009 at 12:30pm

Running through the sprinkler
Free museums
the beach
public pools
library

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Permalink Reply by Rona Gregory on May 7, 2009 at 12:54pm

1. Camping out in the backyard with the kids and gazing at the stars.
2. Having a good old-fashioned backyard BBQ.
3. Having a fun-filled day at the park complete with a picnic.
4. Making homemade ice cream on a hot summer day.
5. A friendly "obstacle course" family competition in the backyard.

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Permalink Reply by debralu on May 7, 2009 at 12:54pm

1. Going to the spray-park to cool off
2. Camping in northern Michigan
3. Canoeing on a slow-moving river
4. Going to a local softball or baseball game
5. Fishing with the kids & grandkids

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Permalink Reply by Christine Sargent on May 7, 2009 at 12:58pm

1. Time at the Park
2. Community BBQ (our volunteer fireman put something on every summer FREE)
3. Concert Outdoors (one of our local parks has music under the stars FREE)
4. Movie Night in the Yard - Yes we hook up a large TV in the backyard, put out blankets, have goodies
5. The Kids Lemonade/Ice Tea stand - it's an annual summer thing around here :)

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Permalink Reply by Milcah Syner on May 7, 2009 at 1:13pm

1.Local Trips
2. Coupons
3. Stay with family whenever possible
4. Drive (enjoy the scenery)
5. Indulge in free activities whenever possible.

Have a Safe and Happy Summer!

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Permalink Reply by Maria on May 7, 2009 at 1:27pm

My family does red neck cinema in our screened in gazebo. My laptop, speakers and a kid friendly movie before the kids go to bed is heaven in my book. This is a great way to spend family time.

We also, go to the park and local farms early. Around 7:30 before it is too hot and before the crowd. Just as the crowd is getting there we are out.

Indoor picnics when it is too hot is so much fun, with central air and a tent this my kids favorite.

We live on a lake so we go there about 5 times a week.

Summer is out but Mommy school is in full effect. We do tons of worksheets, books and board games. Even though the kids are off of school, kids and moms do better with a schedule. Less stress for everyone.

Those are my tips for summer.

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