Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Visit an orchard.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. – Fire up the backyard fire pit and invite your friends and neighbors.
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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. Visiting St.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2013
If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. Does your area have museums? For example, you could have a nice picnic in a nearby park. Have a Field Day.
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 25, 2012
Act like a tourist and take advantage of local museums, the zoo, parks, and other activities. camp” in your backyard. There are many museums with reduced admission, FREE kids’ events, and movie deals around the nation. Check your local library, too, for events they may have throughout the summer. visit a water park.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 4, 2013
Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Visit your local library for free story hours. Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Just call ahead and ask.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 21, 2016
Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Visit your local library for free story hours. Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. Just call ahead and ask.
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