How to Have Frugal Family Fun

Spending time and having fun together as a family helps build good family relationships. One set back of doing fun things as a family is that they may be costly, especially if the family is a big one. However, family fun doesn’t always have to be an expensive endeavor. Here are some great frugal fun activities that you can do as a family.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Time
• Laughter

1. Check out your local community "Parks and Recreation" website or newsletter to see what’s available in the neighborhood that you can do together as a family. Often, they organize great family activities that are free or low cost.

2. Visit the library together and check out some books. Most libraries also have a collection of both new and old movies that you can check out for free. Have a family movie night with popcorn and your favorite snacks.

3. Play a board game and make dessert together after that.

4. Have a craft night and make crafts for each other. This will be a great activity on special occasions such as Valentines, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

5. Organize a family treasure hunt. Put inexpensive knick knacks in a box as the hidden treasure. Do this activity at home or in the park.

6. Plant a garden or grow potted herbs when the weather permits. Kids love to get dirty and be outdoors. Besides, you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a few months.

7. Bring out the telescope or binoculars and spend an evening gazing at the stars and moon.

8. Go bike riding or take a walk as a family.

9. Visit the museum on days when they have half price admission. Most zoos also have similar offers.

10. Camp in your own backyard and have a marshmallow roast.

11. Fishing is another inexpensive activity. There are parks where you can fish without any fees. Check the internet for local free fishing facilities.

12. Go for a long drive and get ice cream cones.

13. Perform a service project for a neighbor or family that is in need.
    
    

14. Get a swim pass and go swimming.

15. Be creative and enjoy each other’s company.
    
    

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on 12/1/2008 Good tips, my family used to camp in the yard all the time. It's a blast.