VACATION. Ahhh, that
special time when we draw closer together as a family; creating new memories!
Some years however, a summer vacation trip may
not be do-able. If this is that kind of
year for you, don't give up on your summer!
Plan a stay-cation vacation for the family! You just might be surprised at how much fun and
memory making this type of vacation has to offer!
What is a
stay-cation vacation?
Basically it is staying home, but living "On Vacation
Mode." You take vacation time –at home! It is a time to connect with the members of
your family in new and meaningful ways like you would if you were traveling to
a destination vacation spot.
Tips for
vacationing at home:
1. Plan ahead of time what you will do at home and where you
might locally travel. If your kids are old enough, get them
involved in the brainstorming. Their
personal involvement ahead of time can help to get them on board and even
excited about the stay-cation vacation!
2. Take day trips to
places that have been of interest to you, but you never seem to have had the
time to go!
3. Tent camp in your backyard.
4. Create your own
pottery or painting at a local art studio.
Make it a family affair!
5. Perhaps this is the year to get that pool you've been
talking about but never have! If you go
this route, for greatest enjoyment, have it installed before your stay-cation starts!
What to avoid:
1. HOUSEWORK! You're on vacation… no cleaning! Get your home in green clean order, before
your stay-cation starts. Have the kids
get involved with the cleanup. Brightly
Green Cleaners are 100% all natural, non-toxic safe cleaners. Deal only with dishes if you must while on
your vacation at home! Maybe you'll want
to treat yourself to a green cleaning company's service for the week.
2. COOKING! You're on vacation…no cooking! You are saving money on travel expenses and
hotel accommodations, so go out to eat, order take out or delivery! If this is out of budget range, cook meals
ahead of time that you can freeze and pull them out when you're on vacation!
3.) EXCESSIVE
technology! You're on vacation…limit
personal technology. No checking work
emails! Make your stay-cation about
building family ties!
Create Awesome
Memories on your stay-cation!
If you chose to have a
stay-cation vacation this year, please let us know some of the things you did
so we can share them with our readership!
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