Ideas for Affordable Summer Fun
It’s summertime and the living is easy—but it can also be expensive when it comes to summer vacations, water parks, new clothes and eating out. If you are looking for some affordable ideas for summer fun this year, we’ve got you covered!
- Enjoy time in the great outdoors. Hike, bike, swim or simply put your feet up in your own backyard. Time outside is great for the soul. For more creative spins on traditional outdoor fun, try geocaching, pick strawberries, fly a kite (you can even design your own with online templates), find an outdoor yoga class, go stargazing or set up an outdoor movie night. The possibilities are endless with the long days and ample sunlight this time of year.
- Soak up some local culture. From free outdoor concerts to sculpture gardens, and from local farmer’s markets with the latest seasonal products to art fairs, free and affordable culture outings abound during the summer. Many neighborhood sites or local papers will have a list of upcoming events from parades to fireworks to festivals.
- Focus on life’s simple pleasures. Is there anything more delightful than an ice cream cone on a hot day? Or a trip to the beach, a run through the sprinkler or a picnic dinner? The simple pleasures in life can be both affordable and memorable.
“When you can get everyone in the family involved in planning your next outing or adventure, the fun increases exponentially,” said Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Knapp. “You can let everyone choose the supplies for and then make a picnic dinner or give everyone a turn in selecting the next outdoor concert or movie for your summer schedule.”
