Finding Cheap Activities for the Kids

Everyone knows how expensive it can be to take your kids to the movies, or to a water park, or out to eat. I feel the need to remind myself in writing of all of the free or cheap things we can do when they are bored. We live near the beach, so that is always a great option. And there is the pool. We have a zoo membership, so we can go anytime for $45 a year. There is so much in our area to keep us busy, and yet so often we resort to the pricier forms of entertainment. I am pledging to keep this item in our budget low. We have cable and netflix, so a night home with popcorn is a great choice.