Surviving Summer During a Recession

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Permalink Reply by TheRealBigAl on May 7, 2009 at 1:30pm

1. Ride bicycles as a family. Free.
2. Go to the lake, as a family. Free.
3. Go to a State Park for a nature hike, as a family. Free.
4. Go to the Public Library for a free program, as a family.
5. Catch and release Lightning Bugs, as a family. Free.

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Permalink Reply by Amanda Welbaum on May 7, 2009 at 1:30pm

- Running around in the sprinkler in the yard
- Sharing an ice cream cone with your honey
- Watch a thunderstorm roll in, then head inside to read stories by candlelight (just in case the power goes out!)
- Decorate the sidewalk and driveway with chalk drawings
- Invite some friends over for a cook out!

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Permalink Reply by Erin on May 7, 2009 at 1:32pm

Here is the list of 5 free fun summer activities that our family loves.

1. Take a trip to Castle Island in South Boston Ma. There you can walk along the water walk, fly kites, walk through the fort, play in the playground, watch the ships and boats on the water or watch the airplanes land and take off!

2. Go to the pond behind the shattock in dorchester, Ma There you can feed the ducks or walk the trail.

3. Go bike ridding.

4. Go to the local library and experience story time.

5. Make musical instruments out of supplies in your home and walk around your neighborhood in your own parade. (It's even more fun if you invite some of your neighbors)

and here's one more

6. In Cambridge ma every Friday night during the summer they show free family movies at the hatch shell. (That's our favorite)

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Permalink Reply by TheRealBigAl on May 7, 2009 at 1:40pm

Can I join this group, please?

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Permalink Reply by Andreah on May 7, 2009 at 1:58pm

Make your own homemade ice cream. (yum)
Blow bubbles with the kids!
Go for a nature walk. The kids will love it!
Ride your bike around the neighborhood. It's good exercise!
Play with the water hose. That is my kids favorite!

Thanks =)

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Permalink Reply by Beckie Tetrault on May 7, 2009 at 2:00pm

homemade Popsicles
kiddie pool in the backyard
bubbles and squirt guns
playing at the park
visiting with friends

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Permalink Reply by Angela Marion {pricousins} on May 7, 2009 at 2:11pm

I'd love this!

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Permalink Reply by Mommy Melee on May 7, 2009 at 2:29pm

Pack snacks that won't spoil, like raisins.

Sun screen!

Keep somefloppy hats in your trunk in case you need quick cover.

A picnic table cover can double as a blanket in a pinch.

Dress your kids in bright colors for easy spotting in crowds.

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Platt on May 7, 2009 at 2:32pm

top 5 FREE tips for summer activities spending time with family and friends

swimming
boating
cookouts
fishing
amusement parks

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Permalink Reply by Laura Smith (King) on May 7, 2009 at 2:35pm

1. Go for a hike
2. Mushroom Hunting
3. Camping
4. Go Bike riding as a family
5. Adopt a grandparent at your local Nursing home and share the summer with them

cutepea1@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by Caryn on May 7, 2009 at 2:38pm

Beach days
Park days
BBQ's with friends
Disneyland
Swimming at the pool

jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

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Permalink Reply by Sharon on May 7, 2009 at 2:45pm

Summer top 5:
1.hit the parks early, before it gets too hot
2. participate in the local summer rec programs
3. Baseball games!
4. Grilling out as a family
5. Discount summer movie program for kids

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