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
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