Vacations and
traveling can always be costly and not everyone has the money to do something
grand…or you might not have the time. With school almost out and summer
vacation approaching here are a few ways you can have fun while you stay in
your own home.
Be a backyard explorer. No matter where you live there is a state
or national park within a day's drive. Explore your own state or the state next
door. Try finding a local blog that lists the free or cheap things to do. Here
is one for Houston, Houston on the
Cheap.
Time it right. If you need to stay in a hotel nights are
usually cheaper during the middle of the week when they have less people
visiting. If you can't go during the week then maybe a fun camping trip is in
order at one the many state and national parks!
Arrive armed with deals. No matter where we go I always search for
a coupon book before we leave. When we went to Key West I was able to find some
awesome coupons for restaurants and activities. When printing out coupons for
restaurants I was print two, you never know how good a place might be and you
may just want to go back!
Keep meals cheap and cheerful. When you have a family sitting down for a
meal can be expensive (especially if you have growing boys!). Keeping a cooler
in your car with drinks and stacks bought at grocery store can save you from
the mark-ups gas stations charge. When booking a hotel, stay at one that offers
a free breakfast (and take an extra yogurt or two for the road), and plan to
picnic at least once a day. And when you do treat yourselves to a restaurant,
do it at lunch time when menus are less expensive (and you may have leftovers
for dinner).
To see the full list and article, click
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