Summer vacation trips have been curtailed by many families this year because of high gas prices, job cuts and the poor economy in general. Now “staycations” are the new norm. Short vacations where you “stay” closer to home can open your eyes to the world around you.
Are you a Kentucky resident who hasn’t visited Mammoth Cave? Have you missed Mackinac Island although you live in Michigan? Wisconsin residents have the Wisconsin Dells for family fun, South Dakota residents can visit Mt. Rushmore and Las Vegas residents have the Grand Canyon.
Some Florida residents haven’t visited Disney World. New Yorkers and Ontario, Canada residents have Niagara Falls for beautiful site seeing. Why not go to one of the sports stadiums for a fun day cheering your local team. Or visit the art museum or zoo. Call the visitors bureau in your city or state for information on places to visit close to home. Don’t forget to ask for senior rates, group rates and discounts for families.
If you prefer to actually stay at home, you can still enjoy yourself with a little planning. Why not have a themed potluck for your family and or friends. Games such as Bridge, Monopoly®, Cribbage®, checkers, chess and other board games are fun and good for your brain. You could also have a volleyball or baseball picnic at the park.
Last year, we had a Scrabble® potluck party at our house. Some of our friends had not played the game in years and weren’t sure about playing with regular Scrabble® players. We accommodated them by having dictionaries and two-letter word lists available for everyone to use. We also partnered each beginner with a more advanced player if they desired. We also didn’t bother with challenges where the person would lose a turn. We just helped them make better words for good scores.
Everyone brought a dish, homemade or store bought, to serve. And some guests brought extra Scrabble® games in case we ran short of games. Everyone had a great time.
Even in these tough economic times, we have found ways to still enjoy ourselves without ruining our budget.
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