If you are not a Vocalpoint member, now may be the time to join! You get a lot of good samples, freebies and coupons. This upcoming Tuesday you will receive a way to help your teen learn how to spend smart! A definite must for all parents! I can't wait to see exactly what it is and how it works......
Here is the link you will need to join and access the info:
http://link.vocalpoint.com/u.d?LYGhctg34NSrAL8Iylz0=281&s=1CE12770-8192-4A66-B981-1C2F67BA2EEB
Good luck with this adventure and have fun! Life is always an adventure and everyone learns something new every day!
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Summer Time Adventures
This summer has definitely been full of adventure! Not so much like last summer, when I decided I needed excitement and broke my foot. Much, much different this year.
We were able to go to Massachussetts for a week with the kids and hung out by the pool and mini golf course most of the time. However, we did squeeze in a trip to Six Flags New England. This was made possible because we have season passes to Six Flags Great Escape, which is close to our house. Financially, the day didn't go as planned......When we arrived at the park, we showed our season parking pass for our park, only to find out that they no longer accepted it from other parks. What??!!!!??? $20 later, we parked the car for the day! I decided against packing lunches, since it would take a long time to walk back to the car during the day and since it was so hot, I knew that would just make hungry kids crankier. Well, I was expecting high food prices but not what I found! A meal with 4 chicken tenders and a couple of handfuls of fries cost about $15, maybe a little more. I think I'm still in shock over that.....Needless to say, we split the meal between all of us.
The rest of the day went well, the kids enjoyed the rides they went on and we left early enough to enjoy a dinner back in Lee at Arizona Pizza. Very yummy and we all ate a nice, big dinner for around $30 (I even had a coupon that I used)!
We went to the Great Escape this past weekend and the kids enjoyed the rides, I was able to use my season parking pass and we enjoyed a little snack. The prices were a little better, but they still seem to be really outrageous! How are we as families supposed to go out and do things and help the economy, when prices are skyrocketing???? You can only stretch your finances so much........
With many more things on my to do list this summer, some of them I will use coupons for , some I will use passes that we got for half price and others we will have received for free (like our Enchanted Forest/Water Safari tickets I won from MaltaMama :) ). The things that don't fit into those categories, I guess I will have to rethink and see if it's something we really need or want to do. My 3 seem happy hanging out around the house and finding things to amuse themselves. Mainly annoying one another but there are some good moments too.
All in a summer's day...........................
We were able to go to Massachussetts for a week with the kids and hung out by the pool and mini golf course most of the time. However, we did squeeze in a trip to Six Flags New England. This was made possible because we have season passes to Six Flags Great Escape, which is close to our house. Financially, the day didn't go as planned......When we arrived at the park, we showed our season parking pass for our park, only to find out that they no longer accepted it from other parks. What??!!!!??? $20 later, we parked the car for the day! I decided against packing lunches, since it would take a long time to walk back to the car during the day and since it was so hot, I knew that would just make hungry kids crankier. Well, I was expecting high food prices but not what I found! A meal with 4 chicken tenders and a couple of handfuls of fries cost about $15, maybe a little more. I think I'm still in shock over that.....Needless to say, we split the meal between all of us.
The rest of the day went well, the kids enjoyed the rides they went on and we left early enough to enjoy a dinner back in Lee at Arizona Pizza. Very yummy and we all ate a nice, big dinner for around $30 (I even had a coupon that I used)!
We went to the Great Escape this past weekend and the kids enjoyed the rides, I was able to use my season parking pass and we enjoyed a little snack. The prices were a little better, but they still seem to be really outrageous! How are we as families supposed to go out and do things and help the economy, when prices are skyrocketing???? You can only stretch your finances so much........
With many more things on my to do list this summer, some of them I will use coupons for , some I will use passes that we got for half price and others we will have received for free (like our Enchanted Forest/Water Safari tickets I won from MaltaMama :) ). The things that don't fit into those categories, I guess I will have to rethink and see if it's something we really need or want to do. My 3 seem happy hanging out around the house and finding things to amuse themselves. Mainly annoying one another but there are some good moments too.
All in a summer's day...........................
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Summer Fun For Families
There are so many things that you can do as a family during the summer and you don't even have to spend a lot of money! The main thing is to spend time together, have a good time and make sure you are all having a chance to do something that each of you enjoys.
Many stores have activities for children to do and they are FREE
AC Moore, Home Depot, Lowes, Michaels to name a few
Museums and zoos have days where you can in for free. Who wouldn't love to see art pieces or animals???
National and State parks are also free or cheap day trips. Lots of room to play, walk and picnic!
Just about every neighborhood has a playground nearby. It may not be in walking distance, but if it is, what a great way to get some extra exercise. Just remember, bring snacks and lots to drink!
Libraries are a great resource. Not only do they have air conditioning for those hot summer day escapes, they have many books, dvd's, magazines and newspapers - ALL for FREE! And, if your library is like mine, they have a fabulous reading program for the kids (mine even has one for us BIG KIDS!). Prizes for books read and different entertainment for the kiddos. What a way to browse for books -- can we say peace and quiet, with no interruptions???
How about a day of fun and games right in your own backyard?
Or a day of playing chef or baker right in your kitchen? (perfect for those rainy days)
Or scientist? teacher?
The possibilities are endless!
If you have any ideas that I haven't mentioned, please share. We all need a little inspiration on occasion!
Many stores have activities for children to do and they are FREE
AC Moore, Home Depot, Lowes, Michaels to name a few
Museums and zoos have days where you can in for free. Who wouldn't love to see art pieces or animals???
National and State parks are also free or cheap day trips. Lots of room to play, walk and picnic!
Just about every neighborhood has a playground nearby. It may not be in walking distance, but if it is, what a great way to get some extra exercise. Just remember, bring snacks and lots to drink!
Libraries are a great resource. Not only do they have air conditioning for those hot summer day escapes, they have many books, dvd's, magazines and newspapers - ALL for FREE! And, if your library is like mine, they have a fabulous reading program for the kids (mine even has one for us BIG KIDS!). Prizes for books read and different entertainment for the kiddos. What a way to browse for books -- can we say peace and quiet, with no interruptions???
How about a day of fun and games right in your own backyard?
Or a day of playing chef or baker right in your kitchen? (perfect for those rainy days)
Or scientist? teacher?
The possibilities are endless!
If you have any ideas that I haven't mentioned, please share. We all need a little inspiration on occasion!
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