Visiting an Amusement Park This Summer?
August 11, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Fun Activities, Outdoor Fun
Amusement parks can be great family fun, especially during the summer. With the tighter economy an amusement park visit can be part of a shorter vacation, or a family staycation. You usually don’t have to go far to find family fun at an amusement park.
We have several parks here in Ohio, including a couple giants, King’s Island, and Cedar Point. Most amusement parks offer discounted tickets if you look around. You can find even better deals toward the end of the summer.
Here are a few more tips for saving money at an amusement park:
You can pack your lunch or …read more
Fun Summer Activities For Kids
April 27, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Outdoor Fun, Summer Yard Toys
The kids will be out of school soon for the summer (here it’s coming up in a couple more weeks). During the summer one of my favorite things is to get outside and do something as a family. Here are some fun ideas you can use to get outside more as a family this summer (the kids might even learn something, but don’t tell them that).
Go fishing! Fishing is a wonderful family activity, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend some time quietly talking one on one with your child while you’re waiting on the next bite. The kids will …read more
Summer Is Top of Mind for the b5media Lifestyles Channel
May 22, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under b5media
The b5media Lifestyles Channel is celebrating summer with lots of summer memories, tips and more in these summer-themed posts:
Mary Emma Allen at One Book Two Book reminds you to check our your local library for their summer reading programs which can be great fun for youngsters, parents, and grandparents.
Noreen Crone-Findlay at Hankering for Yarn designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from her home.
Elizabeth at Career and Kids shares tips for those busy potluck and picnic days at work and home. And on GenBetween she also shares 10 warm weather tips …read more
