Living on a Shoe String - from one mom to another

Word Count: 546 Character Width: 60 Resource box: 4 lines plus web link to ebook "Living on a Shoe String" ========================================================= Fun for the kids without spending a dime. - by Denise Lombardo (c)Denise Lombardo - all rights reserved http://www.moneysavingtips.biz ========================================================== Have you ever asked yourself, "Why everything is so expensive?". Taking your child to the movies has turned into an event that you must save for. Even if you plan a day with great intentions of not spending a fortune, it can easily backfire. For example, Chuckee Cheese. I've personally taken my children there and said to myself, "Okay, I am not going to spend more than $30.00 today". When it comes down to it, I've got two choices when the end is near. Either I will go over my planned budget or two children will be crying because they don't want to leave. (Thirty dollars does not go far at Chuckee Cheese). So in the end, I leave frustrated, my kids are disappointed and they whole day is shot. Quite honestly, it doesn't need to be that way. For families living on a budget, there are many ways to show your children a good time without taking a second mortgage on the house to do so. Here are some suggestions: * Go to the park - Kids love to play at the park and it doesn't cost a penny. Find a nice park near your house, pack a picnic basket, bring a soccer ball and enjoy the day. * Go to your local library - Most libraries offer programs for the children. While you are there, take out books and also videos. (The videos are free) * Family Fun Night - Find a night during the week when everyone is available and spend quality time together. Play board games, cards, watch a movie (of course, one that you took out from the library), read, do whatever you want. * Home Depot Workshop - The program is free for children. Your child will get a Home Depot apron and will build a project they will take home. The workshops are held on a monthly basis. Call your local store for details and scheduling. * Rainy day fun - Do something crazy. Do you remember being a child and wanting to play in the rain. Well here's your chance. Put raincoats on, grab your umbrellas and have some fun. Bring the camera because you are going to want a picture of this. * Go hiking - take your child on a nature walk. Kids love the outdoors and there's something special about exploring nature together. * Go for a walk - just taking your child for a walk around the block can be special. It is a wonderful opportunity to talk and enjoy the little things in life such as the changing leaves, an animal behind a fence or even a car that drove by real fast. * Turn the music on - When is the last time you danced around the house with your children. What are you waiting for? Turn the music on and have a great time. You may surprise yourself at how much fun you'll have. All of these ideas are simple, fun and free. The special part about doing the simple things in life is they create the best memories for you and your children. Isn't that what this is all about? Creating memories for our children. The little things you do now may end up being that one memory your child will take with them forever. Fortunately, memories are free. =========================================================== How can you save hundreds of dollars a month? Denise Lombardo has created the *ultimate* guide. "Living on a Shoe String - from one mom to another" For more information on saving money log onto www.moneysavingtips.biz. ============================================================ ***Attention Enzine Editors/Site owners*** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your enzine or on your site so long as you leave all lins in place, do not modify the content and include the resource box as listed above. If you do use the material, please send a note so I can take a look. Thanks.