Summer is here and the pressure is on to find cool ways to entertain the kiddos that don't hurt the wallet or the planet. Leave mainstream summer vacation ideas in the dust and you will find that frugality, fun, education and environmentalism go hand in hand. You don't need to spend a fortune on a wasteful water park or fly half way across the country to entertain your kids - mix nature with some creativity and you've got a winning solution for a blissed-out summer. I've outlined some exciting … [Read more...]
Geocaching – A Family Treasure Hunt
Are you interested in a real-time global treasure hunt? Then you may want to consider Geocaching. What is Geocaching? You may recall that my family tried geocaching for the first time last week. We had a blast and are now pretty much addicted. And can being addicted to family time, frugal fun, and adventure be a bad thing? I think not. Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game that gets you off the computer and out into the great unknown where you locate hidden containers … [Read more...]
Adventuring in the Hocking Hills
My family and I recently went and explored an area we have been wanting to go to since we moved to Central Ohio five years ago... the Hocking Hills area. This includes Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hill State Forest, and specific highlights like Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls. The Hocking Hills is a deeply dissected area of the Allegheny Plateau that features cliffs, gorges, rock shelters, and waterfalls. It is quite lovely there and it has been on my to-do list for awhile. It is very near … [Read more...]
Green Father’s Day Gifts
Wondering what to get the green Dad in your life for Father's Day? Well, ideally it would be something eco friendly that would encourage them to pursue their interests... perhaps outdoors. If it is something they can share with their kids... even better! Here are some ideas: Green Fishing Gear - While I think fishing is rather gross, my husband and oldest son LOVE to fish. I want them to enjoy themselves but not at great cost to our environment. These SAFE Angling Kits are ready to fish kits … [Read more...]
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