Tag Archives: summer

Frugal Summer Boredom Busters

How do you keep the kids occupied during the summer while still staying on budget? Stay away from the fancy camps and cheap indoor playgrounds and provide them with a summer that is rich in experience but inexpensive in price. Feel free to build upon the following ideas or add your own in the comments. 1. Visit the library: go on a summer adventure through free science in the summer activities, free movies and of course, free books. 2. Explore your town: take advantage of the fun and cheap things to do in your own backyard. Is there a pond … Continue reading →

Should Teens Be Allowed to Sleep in Late during Summer?

Don’t you love when you give a command or tell your child they have to do something and after they ask why, you don’t have an answer? I have discovered that oftentimes I make decisions as a parent without really thinking it through. That was a recent issue here in my home as I told my teens before school let out that they weren’t going to be staying up all night and sleeping in until noon the next day. Not much was said until summer break started. The first few days I would wake my kids up by 9 a.m. … Continue reading →

Establishing Summer Rules

It was one of those very rare Monday mornings where everyone got out the door on time. Perhaps the motivation lies in just getting this week done and over with, since it is the last week of school for my children. So I took advantage of the leisurely drive to school, before iPods could be stuck in ears, to discuss summer rules. Things got a bit out of hand last summer and I don’t know how it happened. Perhaps it was because I bent on rules to a point where I then lost control. All I know is that for … Continue reading →

Preparing for Children’s Summer Vacation

When you run a home business and you have children in school, one of the things that you have to prepare for is their summer vacation. And since my children’s summer vacation is less than a month away, I know that I need to get cracking. So what does this mean exactly? Well I think first of all, what it means is sitting down with your kids and having a discussion about some rules and boundaries. Your children need to understand that while a benefit in working from home is your availability to your children, it doesn’t mean that should … Continue reading →

Ideas for Summer Fitness

It’s time to start thinking about summer fitness. It’s the perfect time of year to try something new and to really enjoy the outdoors. One of the best ideas for summer fitness is swimming. While having fun, you get in a really great workout. Get in a few laps, play some games in the pool with your kids or join a water aerobics class. There is nothing better than a day of splashing in the sun. But don’t think of swimming or water sports as something relegated to a pool. What about some adventure kayaking or canoeing? If you are … Continue reading →

Summer Savings Goals

Do you have your summer savings goals in place? If not, you might want to consider doing this. Having clear goals for savings will help you anticipate expenses, take advantage of bargains and keep your budget on track and give you one less thing to worry about in the summer, your money. Garage Sales Last year we didn’t do to well hitting the garage sales, and our budget paid for it. We actually had to pay retail for things such as kids clothing and school supplies. Ouch. Other things we did without, such as a new supply of books or … Continue reading →

Summer Vacation Sale on Expedia.com

School will be starting soon! Many schools begin right after the Labor Day weekend. This means you might have time to squeeze in one more summer vacation destination. Right now, you can save some money doing it, if you book it through Expedia.com. Expedia.com is having a Summer Sale. Save up to 40% off the price of participating hotels. This sale includes hotels all across the United States, as well as several destinations around the world. The Expedia website says that they asked people where they were going on vacation this summer, and then they marked down the price of … Continue reading →

Warm Weather Car Safety

Depending on where you live, winter can be long, depressing, and, let’s face it, cold. When warm weather arrives, many of us can hardly wait to get outside. There are parks to visit, playgrounds to explore, and beaches to comb. And yet, with all the fun surrounding warm-weather outings, some precautions need to be taken when traveling with a baby. Before you even place your child in the car, check the car seat, especially any metal buckles or other metal parts. These can get extremely hot during a warm day, especially if they are in the direct sunlight. The last … Continue reading →

Summer Is Fun and Accidents

It is now officially the summer season. Many of us are spending more time outdoors. With all of the fun and activities that we can participate in during summer, we also have to keep in mind that this is the time of year when most accidents happen. One of the dangers that can happen in the sweltering temperatures is becoming dehydrated. It is very important that while outdoors you keep your body properly hydrated. Last week our family took a vacation to Washington D.C. where we spent a great deal of time walking long distances outside in the blazing sunshine. … Continue reading →

Deep-Fried Summer

Summer doesn’t officially begin until Monday and I am already fried. Deep-fried, and I’m not referring to my skin. My daughter has been moving at warp speed since the Monday following her kindergarten graduation. For some insane reason (call it disorganization) I signed her up for an inordinate number of summer classes and camps, and now I am the one paying for it… in more ways than one. So much for the lazy days of summer. I’m not sure what I was thinking. All I remember is that a few months ago a bunch of moms asked if my daughter … Continue reading →