Mini Vacations and Day Trips

Mini vacations are perfect for summer. What is the most fun you can have in the summer? Anything that makes a memory! Family vacations, short day-trips and other activities that cost little or no money are the most fun when we are with our families and those we love.

Show Notes - Mini Vacations

* Set your budget for your trip

* What do you plan on spending for the trip

* What do you plan to spend each day

* Do you plan to bring food or to pack a lunch?

 

2. Set your time limit constraints and if any

* How long do you want to be gone?

* How far do you want to travel?

* Do you want to visit museums, parks or other places?

3. Look at your child’s ages and select age-appropriate locations

* Younger children are maxed out after a few hours and like locations that include hands-on activities

* Older children may like activities such as hikes, train trips or water parks

4. Create memories

* Take pictures and create an album

* Take the children to places you've visited as a child

5. Share your expectations especially with teen-aged children.

* Let the children know what is expected and allow their input.

* As a rule of thumb, outdoor activities often are less expensive than indoors.

Recommended Books - Mini Vacations & Day Trips

Day Trips - the series I personally used for sight-seeing in Florida with my children

Fun With The Family Series - You can find some on Amazon here