Top 10 No Cost --Low Cost Family Fun Activities
by Victoria Cook
If you are a busy working parent like me, finding time for family fun can be challenging. For the majority of the clients with whom I work, true success is much more than a financial goal. It's about having good balance in all aspects of their life. It's important to rejuvenate yourself and spend time CONNECTING with family and friends to bring more balance to YOUR life.
Use these Top 10 ideas to add fun activities great for the whole family!
1. Go Fishing - Children usually don't need fishing licenses and often adults can get a low cost day fishing license. To get started you can use cane poles or low-cost spin rods. Buy some bait or save money by digging for your own worms, kids love the hunt for worms and it make the experience even more fun. Be sure to pack some snacks and take a long a blanket or folding chairs. City parks, and local rivers and lakes offer free easy access to fish off the bank or from a bridge.
2. Go Cruising -Many local towns host a Cruise Night where folks bring out their cool classic cars and hot rods. These events are filled with music, food and fun. Our town has a different car theme each week, such as Harley Bike Night, Street Rod Night, and Muscle Car Night, to keep things fresh.
3. Picnic in the Park - Pack a lunch and head to your local park for a relaxing meal. Bring along a ball or some cards and engage the whole family. Fox Lake has free ski shows on their lake early on Friday evenings that can turn your picnic into "dinner and a show". Need some time alone with your significant other? How about a sunset picnic dinner?
4. Get Moving - Dust off your bicycle or roller blades and hit the paths!
5. Be a tourist in your own City- Head towards the nearest big city and take in the sites! Visit the museum, take in historical sites, or the local festivals. Watch for fun seasonal happenings and be a tourist in your own city!
6. Get Crafty -Did you know that many Home Depot stores offer fun activities for kids the first Saturday of each month? If you aren't near a Home Depot, create your own craft time with Popsicle sticks, foam, ribbon, and any other odd items lying around the house. Kids are very creative and will surprise you in what they can create.
7. Take in the Local Festivals - Many communities have festivals and County Fairs. A trip to the County Fair can also be educational. The local festivals provide lots of entertainment, carnival rides and family fun close to home. If you get a sitter, Mom and Dad can have a night out and hear some great bands.
8. Check out your Library - The Library isn't just for checking out books these days. They offer a full range of multi-media such as video games, movies, CD's and DVD's that can all be checked out for free! There are also a host of programs for children of all .
9. Take a Dip - In the local pool or at the beach and keep cool on those hot summer days. Better yet, what friends or family members do you know with a pool? Why not offer to bring lunch and get together at their place.
10. Family Fun Night -Start a new tradition by designating one night a week as Family Fun Night. Get your whole family involved and even let them choose the event for the evening. It could be a video night complete with popcorn and M&M's or a bonfire roasting marshmallows in the back yard. Be creative! Children love getting to choose the event and even made admittance tickets for each family member. You'll not only be connecting as a family but also creating lasting memories!!
About the Author
Victoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach, helps ambitious working Moms create more time and focus to accomplish their goals, grow their business, and live guilt-free! Get free resources for increasing YOUR time and reducing stress at www.theguiltfreecoach.com/
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