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...]
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