The $0 Summer

This week is the ‘official’ start to summer so we’re kicking it off with our Discover & Explore Summer Fun linky! 

One of our favorite parts of summertime is the not-so-strict-bedtime schedule so we can enjoy evenings together.  We love to head out after dinner for a walk to the park or spend a night doing something special.  With the longer days and cooler evenings, summer is the perfect time to find some special events or activities that you can enjoy after dark.

Father’s Day is coming soon so I thought we would round-up some printable Father’s Day cards & activities the kids can print and personalize for Dad.  These aren’t regular boring old run-of-the-mill cards either — we’ve found ideas for techie greetings, funny fill-ins and some unique ones that are sure to make Dad smile. I …

Check out these fun things to do in June with kids and the whole family! Sometimes creating fun memories is as simple as celebrating a day together — so I thought I would share some of the fun & unique June Observation Days that families will enjoy this month. In line with our $0 Summer: …

FREE Summer reading programs and book logs for kids & teens — earn free books & more!! As parents, we know that connecting kids with books throughout the summer is SUCH a good thing.  Summer reading helps them to keep their vocab and comprehension skills strong so those first weeks back to school are much …

One thing I really enjoy during the summer are days out with the kids!  We like to explore almost anywhere but since we have a summer budget, finding free places to visit is always a plus since we like to get out a lot during summertime. You don’t have to travel very far for the …

Ideas for how to create memories with your kids this summer! Many of us are now ‘officially’ on summer break. For kids, it’s a time for popsicles, pool visits and unscheduled adventures! For parents, it’s a time to reconnect with our kids who have been trapped in a school building for the better part of …

I’ve got a secret to share with you today! I’m not really that organized during the summer 🙂 Ok, that’s not really it — the secret is in how I APPEAR to be organized on those crazy summer days.  If you’ve been following The $0 Summer: 105 Ways to Make Memories with the Kids series, …

Try this creative idea f One summer, our kids decided they wanted to start their own club. A secret club. “One that only has kids allowed Mom — you can’t come in, okay?“ It’s one of those times as a parent when you’re excited for the creativity and independence but also a little skeptical about …

In our house, summer comes in two phases:

Phase 1: The Honeymoon

A time when we all (parents & kids) are excited about no schedules, no school and long days together.  We have a hand-ful of activities planned and a great summer bucket list of things we can’t wait to do — life is looking good!

Summer is coming to an end and soon we’ll be dealing with schedules, homework and early bedtimes.  Are you trying to squeeze in a few more fun activities before the kids go back to school?  Here are a few ideas for some quick get-out-and-do-something places: