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Boring....Look Away.....No Summer Fun Here......

Can't stay awake while people are complaining to you about politics, cost of benefits, and more politics? I can't either. My eyes get so heavy and I get lost in Obama-bashing...

Can’t stay awake while people are complaining to you about politics, cost of benefits, and more politics?  I can’t either.  My eyes get so heavy and I get lost in Obama-bashing.  And then my short minded attention span kicks in....

SUMMER?  What’s everyone doing for summer?  I have some cheap ideas for everyone!  But please feel free to share more for all the readers.....

  1. Road-ation:  So instead of packing the family on a jammed flight to Florida when it’s already hot and your budget is blown, why not take a cheaper road trip to Lake George?  It’s only 3 hours away, tons of activities, waaaaay cheaper than paying for airfare to somewhere, and you are in control of the speed, timing and snacks!
  2. Local beaches:  Don’t think your normal spot in Jersey is going to be ready for you this summer?  What about local beaches or lakes?  Doesn’t have to be in another state just to have fun.  You can make your own cotton candy and read your own tarot cards without spending a fortune.
  3. SPRINKLER PLAYDATE:  On a hot summer day, plan a playdate with kids AND parents.  Sprinklers are cheap and so are water balloons.  The kids love them and if you hit some of the parents with a full water balloon, they might even have some fun too!
  4. Camping?  It can’t be all that bad right?  It may not be as glamorous as an all inclusive cruise to the Bahamas, but it might be nice to “unplug” for a few days and enjoy the natural surroundings and smores!
  5. Local Exploration?  What the heck does that mean?  Well, everyone is always jet setting off here and to there, why not see what’s going on around you and save on some travel costs?  Check out the local arts and entertainment and save the cost of a flight.
  6. Veteran’s Day:  Every day should be Veteran’s Day!  Plan to volunteer or spend a day or two at the local VA Hospital.  You think you will be making someone else’s day, but what you take away from it may make your day just as great.

Kat Pascale is a local self publisher.

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