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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Yard maintenance grows smarter.

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50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring

Couponing 101

When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. The great thing is that outdoor activities don’t have to be expensive! Check out this list for some inspiration on some frugal and fun outdoor kids activities for spring. Hula Hoop Hideout via Handimania.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you. You can enjoy all of these activities and more at a state park!

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Free Weekend Activities

Saving In Akron

Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend. There is also a Wilton Backyard Blast Cake Challenge on Saturday from 3:30-6pm. Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Goofy Golf kit! Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list. Be sure to sign up for this event here.

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Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I see adults making sure their kids are signed up for ball games, ballet practice, camp and other activities so that the kids have little unscheduled time to fill. Here are some of the activities we pursued as kids in the summer time. Give Them Time to Grow Their Imagination. The human mind is an amazing machine.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

Saving Cents With Sense

At least that’s the case for a growing number of Americans, who are beset by soaring costs for gas, food, lodging, plane tickets, admission fees to amusement parks, etc. Why not set up an area in your backyard for the family to play? Backyard Camping. You can do all the time-honored activities on your own property.