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By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:15:06 +0000

PS – Freddies had 8×10 tents with sleeping bags, pillows, and bunch of other stuff on sale this week – all in a nice carry bag. Bought one for me and one for my daughter and the grandkids. We’re ready for camping soon!

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:13:51 +0000

Went fishing from the bank this weekend – perch are running :)
Had perch for dinner Sunday and Monday both :)
Went clam digging also – 4 mornings in a row :)

Trips to the woods firewood cutting with a picnic lunch on the tailgate afterwards.
Just being on a blanket in the sun with a good book and a mug of wine is good!
Evenings the smoke from the chimnea or outdoor firepit seems to keep the bugs at bay here.
Local parks with the kids. School playgrounds when school is out.
Trips to the rivers and hikes in the woods.
Bike riding and long walks.
Playing ball in the tall grass/pasture. (Watch out for the cow pies here in Moo-town)
Soaking up that sun that is so rare here!

ENJOYING EVERY MINUTE OF SUNSHINE!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:10:53 +0000

Last summer my kids (ages 4 and 2) made it our goal to visit every park in our town that has a playground. We got a list in a publication from the local Chamber of Commerce and started checking them off as we went. There are about 20 parks with playgrounds in our town, not to mention three public elementary schools. We made it to 15 playgrounds (sometimes with friends, sometimes by ourselves) and we had a blast! Free, and great exercise for everyone!

By: bob

bob — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:07:01 +0000

Since we live in California, I admit we’re a little spoiled since its warm for much of the year. But I enjoy being outdoors more than anything. In the spirit of this blog, I’ll list what we do in order to enjoy the outdoors and do so cheaply.

We made a backyard BBQ/patio area. All of the paving bricks were free. A house down the street was getting a new chimney and all the old bricks were being thrown out. So we got them. All of the plants in the yard including those around the BBQ are were also free. They were plants being given away on craigslist. They are native plants and need no watering. All of the chairs were free as well. They were on the curb. The table was in the trash too. It had been in a coffee house and when they remodeled, they threw it out. I re-painted it.

The grill itself is made out of scrap metal. The grill part is made out of a discarded riding mower deck. Its a 40″ round pan. The legs are made out of pieces of steel bed rail that I chopped to size and welded to the sides. The grill surface is out of an older discarded grill.

As far as camping, our landlord gave us his old camper top. It “lives” under the porch and when we go camping, we throw it on the back of the truck and put in an old futon mattress. We just get in and go. No need to setup a tent.

National and state parks are often still a super-deal. We usually pay no more than $15 a night to camp. Try staying in a hotel that cheap. If you have kids- take them. It gives them a better appreciation of the outdoors and gets them away from TV and video games.

By: Angelsong

Angelsong — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:32:21 +0000

We enjoy barbecues when it's warm (hot!) outside. Not only does it keep the house cooler when we don't use the stove or oven, it's a great chance to spend time with each other or socialize with our neighbors. We usually share by each contributing a dish, so it's frugal also. If you spend time outside on sunny (or overcast) days, be sure to use sunscreen to help avoid sunburn. If you do get sunburned, white vinegar in your bath water will help remove the sting. Angelsong’s last blog post..Finances are looking up

By: Amanda @ Mommy's Idea Book

Amanda @ Mommy's Idea Book — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:30:06 +0000

We like to go on picnics, either at the park or in our own backyard. The kids really get a kick out of the backyard picnic. Amanda @ Mommy's Idea Book’s last blog post..Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:12:51 +0000

We push the kids outdoors every weekend-- computer and TV time is limited on weekends. As for sitting out-- we use Tiki torches, candles, and a salvaged chimnea . . . mix in beer, wine, and gin and tonics. DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com’s last blog post..Noteworthy Blog Posts of the Week (#19)