Time for a weekend unplug project: Take the kids outside and work on a virtual leaf collection using your camera phone. To identify the tree leaves use
What's the weekend unplug?
Have fun.
What is the Weekend Unplug:
On the weekends, my usual routine is to completely unplug from the computer and mobile devices.
The reason? Because one day the computer will be off but the kids will not want to play Hot Wheels or do crafts and that day will be sad. They will be too big for piggy back rides and have no time for picnics and naps on a blanket in the front yard.
Think back to your childhood. You remember the games you played with your parents. You remember when they created cheap and free entertainment in your yard?
Now you can do that for your kids.
While I know deals are important and saving money is too, I don't want you to look back over your child's life and think about all the money you saved. I want you to remember all the fun times you had because you were frugal enough financially to enjoy time and activities with your kids, stress free.