low cost family fun

I'm always looking for ways to spend time with family, a recent trip to Animal Land was one low cost way.
here our Granddaughter learns about bald eagles from a park ranger. This was at the bottom of the PA Grand canyon.
This waterfall is in the PA Grand canyon. This was a mile hike down to the bottom. There are atleast 3 waterfalls down there.
This is the top of the canyon. it was beautiful day for a hike.
Here we go! On our way down to the bottom. The path down winds around for a mile, there are also steps along the way. After we got to the bottom, with 2 strollers, we sent my husband & son back up for the cars & the rest of us headed down the bike path. 3.7 miles to the end. After hiking 4.7 miles, & seeing the bald eagle demonstration. We had a picnic lunch then went to Animal Land. (where we walked some more.) There are several animals there, from deer & goats, to a cougar, bear, & monkeys. As I said, low cost family fun is the goal. With the economy as it is, we're all short on funds. John & I have spent over 26 years finding low cost ways to spend time together, & with family. It's amazing how many low cost things there are to do near our home. this trip was only a 2 hour drive from home. We came home & had a cookout for our supper. The evening ended with a camp fire out back & smores. I took over 200 pictures on this day. I love spending time with my family & try to document all of it.
So, that's one way we found to have low cost fun. What are some things you've found to spend time together with out going broke?

Cutting Cost in rural america

Hi, I'm Millie. As someone born & raised in rural America,

I've learned a few things over the years about cutting cost.

I'm always looking for more ways to cut cost as well.

With this blog I'm hoping to share ways to save money

in this struggling economy. Let's face it, it's only getting

harder to make ends meet right?

I'm sure everyone has found some ways to save money.

I also think where we live can offer some ways to save money.

As I said, living in Rural America has many advantages.

We're able to raise our own food. Both with raising animals for meat & gardening.

Not to mention fruit trees, & bushes.

We can hang our laundry out to dry. Keep our windows open all night if we wish

for the fresh air. We spend long hours outside in the summer which

cuts cost on electric. We're able to entertain in our own back yards.

Even weddings, reunions, & graduation parties which cuts out the cost

of renting a hall. Tent rentals are cheaper than renting halls.

"Bring a dish to pass" is cheaper than catering.

When shopping, we buy store brands over brand names. They are

usually as good if not better than brand names. This goes not only for cleaning products

but, many food items as well. Baking your own cakes, pies, cookies

instead for buying them, can save you money too.

so, these are just a few ideas off the top of my head.

now it's your turn, let me know how you're cutting cost in this economy.