Living on a Shoe String - from one mom to another
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web link to ebook "Living on a Shoe String"
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Fun for the kids without spending a dime. - by Denise Lombardo
(c)Denise Lombardo - all rights reserved
http://www.moneysavingtips.biz
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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.
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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.
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