I find that I want to do fun Summer Activities but on a budget. I can't very-well spend money I don't have and I don't work much in the summer given my seasonal job, so... Here are some fun free or cheap things to do in the summer...
Spray Park
We have a spray park near us, as well as a number of other ones in the not-too-far distance that we can attend. Kiddies can play, adults can read, visit, nap ha ha
Swimming Pools
Same as above, but best if your kiddies are older or know how to swim
Drive-in Movies
On weekends the Twilight Drive-in close to us plays 3 movies! The first two are new and the third is a bit older, usually close to dvd release. If you can stay awake for all three, it is a bargain. $12 per adult, less for kids and if you sneak in your own food, you are set. Though we always end up spending a fortune at the concession because we know they don't make much money on ticket sales... and we don't want them to go out of business.
Picnics
You have to eat anyways right? Why not take the food to the park up the street or the lake near by?
Lakes and Rivers and Beaches
If you live near one do it. We are close to a river, several lakes and even the ocean... we don't do this one enough but should
Play Dates
This one is awesome. Have kiddies invite a pal over or go over to play - they entertain each other and you can get some house work, reading, tv or relaxation time in - - usually
Walks
I struggle to get off my lazy butt, but this is an easy way to get ou tof the house and spend time with the fam-bam as well as stay healthy!
Housework
fold laundry outside or garden together. Kids love spending time with parents and why not use the uality time to get some chores done too?
Bike Ride
Like a walk, its healthy excersize
Camping
Go camping. even for a night it is a fun and inexpensive way to spend some summer time
What else??????
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
New York Baby
So I have never been to NYC and I will be going.... what do I need to know?
I will have one day to site see, one day to kind of site see (I am taking a tour and going to a meet up but will have a few hours to myself to wander) and one day of plans (movie screening, Water for Elephants, don't judge me) and then head home.
Just a taste of NYC but I am psyched.
I found a dirt cheap hotel (well in NYC terms it is dirt cheap) and got a buddy pass for my flight so I am doing the trip in a rel. normal budget (again NYC terms) but I am really excited to see the city
Who has been? What must I see?
I will have one day to site see, one day to kind of site see (I am taking a tour and going to a meet up but will have a few hours to myself to wander) and one day of plans (movie screening, Water for Elephants, don't judge me) and then head home.
Just a taste of NYC but I am psyched.
I found a dirt cheap hotel (well in NYC terms it is dirt cheap) and got a buddy pass for my flight so I am doing the trip in a rel. normal budget (again NYC terms) but I am really excited to see the city
Who has been? What must I see?
Denists
I am in a temporary full time position which includes 100% dental coverage so I am getting all my dental work done while I can.
I have gone (no joke) 5 times in two weeks.
first was cleaning and xray
second was replacing fillings on one side
third was replacing fillings on other side
fourth was a quick fix of my bite from a filling that was too high up
fifth was a quick impression for a night guard / mouth guard because I apparently grind / clench my teeth
sixth is tomorrow and is an appointment with the oral surgeon for a consult
then i book my surgery to FINALLY remove my wisdom teeth which have bugged me for years but I didn't have coverage so I didn't want to pay for the surgery....
ALSO my daughter had a cleaning and a filling so 7 times at the dental office in two weeks ha ha
thank god i have amazing coverage right now!
I am scared for the surgery to be honest. I will be put under and I assume they will take all out at once.... I am a wimp - I think I have a high pain tolerance, i have tattoos, i gave birth without ANY drugs (against my will trust me i begged for drugs!) but besides that I really am a pain wimp!
I am hoping to book it Easter weekend so i have extra days to recover without missing work, though if I have to miss then I have to miss but I actually love my job so I'd rather work, plus i may not have many paid sick days left because I get so sick for so long all the time - boo hiss!
Anyways - the dentists know me and love me and I don't mind them even though they inflict pain.... i don't have to PAY them to inflict pain and the pain is temporary and leads to long term better dental health.
My dental hygienist friend will be proud ha ha
I have gone (no joke) 5 times in two weeks.
first was cleaning and xray
second was replacing fillings on one side
third was replacing fillings on other side
fourth was a quick fix of my bite from a filling that was too high up
fifth was a quick impression for a night guard / mouth guard because I apparently grind / clench my teeth
sixth is tomorrow and is an appointment with the oral surgeon for a consult
then i book my surgery to FINALLY remove my wisdom teeth which have bugged me for years but I didn't have coverage so I didn't want to pay for the surgery....
ALSO my daughter had a cleaning and a filling so 7 times at the dental office in two weeks ha ha
thank god i have amazing coverage right now!
I am scared for the surgery to be honest. I will be put under and I assume they will take all out at once.... I am a wimp - I think I have a high pain tolerance, i have tattoos, i gave birth without ANY drugs (against my will trust me i begged for drugs!) but besides that I really am a pain wimp!
I am hoping to book it Easter weekend so i have extra days to recover without missing work, though if I have to miss then I have to miss but I actually love my job so I'd rather work, plus i may not have many paid sick days left because I get so sick for so long all the time - boo hiss!
Anyways - the dentists know me and love me and I don't mind them even though they inflict pain.... i don't have to PAY them to inflict pain and the pain is temporary and leads to long term better dental health.
My dental hygienist friend will be proud ha ha
Wrestlemania
NO, I didn't want it.
BUt I may or may not be watching WWE Raw right now - don't judge me.
I used to be a fan.... and by fan I mean every Raw and Smackdown I would watch or tape on my vhs. Every pay per view I would get or go somewhere to watch.
This was 98-04 ish. The Rock, HHH, Stone Cold.... you know!
We used to play drinking games, everytime "The Rock" said "the rock" we would take a shot. Never a sober Monday night ;)
Those were the days.
I actually attended a pay per view in Detroit Michigan in heels, a black mini skirt and a HHH Jersey... oh yes, I was "that girl" (but had the bod back then to pull it off ha ha)
I met a ton of wrestlers, and really enjoyed the whole phase. Once I had my daughter I still was into it - we went to a local RAW when she was 4 months to see who I could meet.... got tons of photos with her and wrestlers. THen were given free tickets to the show!
As my daughter got older, I watched it less, we still check it out on occasion but twice a year now is nothing like twice a week then!
Yes, I was a wrestling fan in the 90s....
I also watched in the 80s but that was when I was young. Hogan, Jake the Snake, Piper, Macho Man and so on.
I know it's "fake" but it is entertaining!
And Jeff Hardy......... I wanted to have his babies for the longest time ha ha!
Great memories!
I wish I had watched Wrestlemania last night - maybe after tonight's RAW I will catch up on the plots and start watching again...
... or not
BUt I may or may not be watching WWE Raw right now - don't judge me.
I used to be a fan.... and by fan I mean every Raw and Smackdown I would watch or tape on my vhs. Every pay per view I would get or go somewhere to watch.
This was 98-04 ish. The Rock, HHH, Stone Cold.... you know!
We used to play drinking games, everytime "The Rock" said "the rock" we would take a shot. Never a sober Monday night ;)
Those were the days.
I actually attended a pay per view in Detroit Michigan in heels, a black mini skirt and a HHH Jersey... oh yes, I was "that girl" (but had the bod back then to pull it off ha ha)
I met a ton of wrestlers, and really enjoyed the whole phase. Once I had my daughter I still was into it - we went to a local RAW when she was 4 months to see who I could meet.... got tons of photos with her and wrestlers. THen were given free tickets to the show!
As my daughter got older, I watched it less, we still check it out on occasion but twice a year now is nothing like twice a week then!
Yes, I was a wrestling fan in the 90s....
I also watched in the 80s but that was when I was young. Hogan, Jake the Snake, Piper, Macho Man and so on.
I know it's "fake" but it is entertaining!
And Jeff Hardy......... I wanted to have his babies for the longest time ha ha!
Great memories!
I wish I had watched Wrestlemania last night - maybe after tonight's RAW I will catch up on the plots and start watching again...
... or not
YKWRGMG
You know what really grinds my gears?
Reading an awesome novel, hearing they will make it into a movie, casting it perfectly in your head, then "they" cast it all wrong.
Hunger Games did just that.
Grrrr.....
Reading an awesome novel, hearing they will make it into a movie, casting it perfectly in your head, then "they" cast it all wrong.
Hunger Games did just that.
Grrrr.....
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tis the SEASON
I meant to post this a couple weeks ago... oops!
I went Black Friday Shopping and let me tell you - it wasnt entirely irritating this year.
Last year we went to the 24 hour Walmart and we loaded up two carts and then lined up at an empty register that wasnt open and waited until 5am when everything ACTUALLY went on sale and were first in line when the register opened. SCORE!
This year that same Walmart had a line out the door despite being open 24 hours.
Those who know me know I don't do lines..... and I sure as hell won't at a friggin' WALMART LoL
So we went to another one up the street, walked in easily, but they had 12:01am sales and so many were already lined up (it was 11pm) and all the advertised sales were mostly gone - that "While supplies last" geez!
Luckily they did price matching - so I pulled ou tmy flyers and shopped for items at Walmart that were on sale at Target, ToysRus, etc.
Scored some amazing stuff, two carts worth again but completed ALL our xms shopping
SCORE!
at about 4am we were done and went to a Shari's for breakfast.
Classy
Then we returned to my mother-in-laws to sleep
Great times
Now it is almost Christmas. I went to Best Buy for ONE dvd and left spending about 45 TIMES that on some super not-planned xmas gifts for our family... tee hee
Now I know I have spent way too much on Xhristmas this year and I am feeling only a little bit guilty - - - not too bad
What is your guilty Christmas purchase?
For me it is the last purchase at Best Buy - I won't say what yet (a game console that starts with a P ends in an S and has a "move" adapter)
but I drink lot's of Sailor Jerry's and Eggnog and I am happy.
I went Black Friday Shopping and let me tell you - it wasnt entirely irritating this year.
Last year we went to the 24 hour Walmart and we loaded up two carts and then lined up at an empty register that wasnt open and waited until 5am when everything ACTUALLY went on sale and were first in line when the register opened. SCORE!
This year that same Walmart had a line out the door despite being open 24 hours.
Those who know me know I don't do lines..... and I sure as hell won't at a friggin' WALMART LoL
So we went to another one up the street, walked in easily, but they had 12:01am sales and so many were already lined up (it was 11pm) and all the advertised sales were mostly gone - that "While supplies last" geez!
Luckily they did price matching - so I pulled ou tmy flyers and shopped for items at Walmart that were on sale at Target, ToysRus, etc.
Scored some amazing stuff, two carts worth again but completed ALL our xms shopping
SCORE!
at about 4am we were done and went to a Shari's for breakfast.
Classy
Then we returned to my mother-in-laws to sleep
Great times
Now it is almost Christmas. I went to Best Buy for ONE dvd and left spending about 45 TIMES that on some super not-planned xmas gifts for our family... tee hee
Now I know I have spent way too much on Xhristmas this year and I am feeling only a little bit guilty - - - not too bad
What is your guilty Christmas purchase?
For me it is the last purchase at Best Buy - I won't say what yet (a game console that starts with a P ends in an S and has a "move" adapter)
but I drink lot's of Sailor Jerry's and Eggnog and I am happy.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Perseid Meteor Shower
Tonight and Tomorrow there will be the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Essentially, 100+ meteors per hours will light our skies. If you can find a dark location free from the busy city lights you can enjoy this spectacular phenomena with a bevvie and good company.
I hope to take my hubby and perhaps even the kiddo up to a local park where there is no hustle and bustle of lights and people.
Now you can wish on REAL "shooting stars"
I remember once in late 2001 or early 2002 going to a dark park with my then boyfriend bundled up with a thermo of hot cocoa and Bailey's... we sat on a pinnic table in the middle of nowhere in the cold winter and watched, literally, hundreds of shooting stars, it was the coolest thing to see...
I've only seen a handful of shooting stars besides that night... often at the drive-in we spot them... anywhere away from the big city lights your chances are obviously better....
Anyways, enjoy tonight if you get the chnace to see them!
Essentially, 100+ meteors per hours will light our skies. If you can find a dark location free from the busy city lights you can enjoy this spectacular phenomena with a bevvie and good company.
I hope to take my hubby and perhaps even the kiddo up to a local park where there is no hustle and bustle of lights and people.
"Can we pretend that airplanes, in the night sky are like shooting stars, I could really use a wish right now, wish right now..."
Now you can wish on REAL "shooting stars"
I remember once in late 2001 or early 2002 going to a dark park with my then boyfriend bundled up with a thermo of hot cocoa and Bailey's... we sat on a pinnic table in the middle of nowhere in the cold winter and watched, literally, hundreds of shooting stars, it was the coolest thing to see...
I've only seen a handful of shooting stars besides that night... often at the drive-in we spot them... anywhere away from the big city lights your chances are obviously better....
Anyways, enjoy tonight if you get the chnace to see them!
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