With our move across the country, we are limited on funds for entertainment, probably more than ever. I am not sad about this in the slightest. This gives our family the opportunity to explore the world using our imagination! Here are some suggestions as to how you can do the same- saving some extra pennies to put into that dream vacation fund along the way.
Did you know that each major city has an information center? At these locations, you can usually find maps and brochures free of charge. Much of the time, the maps and brochures have many activities listed around your town.... for free! As we traveled across the states, we collected many of these maps for our own home education purposes. How fun would it be to get a map from each state?
Utilize your local library! Today, I picked up a library events calendar (found online as well). Here are just a few items of business on it:
- Services for students: tutoring, reference library, subject guides, etc.
- Adult events: Scrabble club, knitter club, coloring club, creative writers alliance, writers' guild, etc.
- Children and Family events: Chess for kids, Lego club, Family pajama story time, Movie night, etc.
- Book clubs
- East TN History Center events: Genealogy, history discussions, TN reunions, etc
There are also events listed on the library bulletin board.
Local colleges will have free movie nights, author readings, as well as other community activities.
The Chamber of Commerce is also another great place to gain valuable information to the happenings around town.
When there are lack of funds, it may be time to get creative, but this can be a great blessing. One of these outings may inspire a passion in your child or yourself in finding and enjoying your light!
Living freely,
Mama Dragon
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