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Post by doesitmatter on Aug 22, 2014 22:45:57 GMT
In lean times I have done these things to entertain my kids: Church activities and services, Parks, Walks, Bike rides , washing the car or their bikes as water play, swimming, crafts, cooking together like baking and decorating sugar cookies or individual pizzas, free community movies and concerts in the park.... so much of what I've done with my kids didn't take money because we didn't have any. Many of these are things you could do on tourism or with a friend or neighbor. If you are at all interested, I would highly recommend church - great place to meet people and often lots of activities and events Oh and the library! Free and lots of movies, books, music and other free activities. Crochet or knit? Or paint? Scrapbook? You can buy very inexpensive supplies ..... Puzzles.... crafts....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 23:53:05 GMT
Doesn't cost anything to volunteer at a food pantry, which is usually open on Saturdays. Look around...you can do something cheerful without money.
My sons and I volunteered at our local unfunded food pantry pretty much every Saturday morning for about two years. It was the best thing for all of us...and helping others beats back the blues and loneliness like nobody's business.
((Hugs))
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 23, 2014 17:42:10 GMT
Cahwoo, how are you? My Saturday excitement is nil, lots of boring chores. I hope you're faring better than I, and have a good day!
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Post by tlsmi on Aug 23, 2014 18:36:50 GMT
I hope your Saturday is going well too! I volunteered years ago at a library helping kids with their reading. I was homesick and adjusting to a move and it helped me snap out of my funk! Right now our local community help center is collecting back to school items for low income kids. Is it possible you could help with something like that? As a previous poster stated, nothing helps with our state of mind than helping someone else.
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Post by k8smom on Aug 24, 2014 5:55:38 GMT
Too bad you aren't closer, cahwoo! My family would love to have an honorary grandma!
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