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Next week starts Spring Break for my kids.  One full week of no school and if we're lucky maybe a trip for a night or two a few hours away. What to do with all that free time so there is no blood shed by the following Monday? Here is some ideas that I will be implementing during next week. Keeping my fingers crossed the kids will be as excited about them as I am.

  • Movie Day:  With Netflix, Hulu, and Redbox there is no excuse not to enjoy a day filled with nothing but PJs, popcorn and movies. If you want to get out to see a movie, check to see if there are any dollar theaters in your area or any Spring Break specials.
  • Game Day:  Break out the board games  and deck of cards. Have a friendly marathon and competition with the winner either getting to pick what's for supper or the next day's frugal activity.
  • Craft Day: This one will require lots of glue, markers, Popsicle sticks, fuzzy pom poms, googly eyes, old t-shirts, clay, etc.  All of which can be purchased at a Dollar Store. Let your kids' creative juices run wild for the day. Display their artwork through the rest of Spring Break for all to see.
  • Park/Museum Day: Spend a day at the park if weather permits. Have a picnic lunch, kick back and relax while the kids burn off some energy playing and exploring. If the weather is yucky take the fun inside to either an inside play area or check out your local museums.
  • Cooking Day: Let each kid pick out a recipe or two and spend the day baking.  Great teaching moment as well for smaller ones to learn fractions and kitchen safety.
  • Water Day: If it's nice weather, spend the day running through sprinkler and having water balloon fights.
  • Day Trips: If your budget permits, check out some of the neat attractions 2-3 hours from your home.  You might be surprised what you will find.
I hope that at least some of the ideas can save someone their sanity during the Spring Break vacation.

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We love Redbox! The app makes it even easier, my wife can browse on her phone while we're out and about, reserve the movie at whatever location, then we just go by and pick it up at our leisure. Oh, and the popcorn's a lot healthier too. Try hot-air popped with some grated parmesean and cracked black pepper added on. Good times!!!

Comment By: Anonymous
June 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM

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