Boyish Charm

On the prowl..

We have been on the prowl for fun and cheap activities for the boys this summer. Last week started up our local library systems annual reading program.  I absolutely adore this program. Once a week they provide fun skits, plays or musical entertainment that is based on a book. Some of the people that perform have been coming for years and are soooo much fun. I absolutely love the Lucky Penny Players. Besides all that goodness we will get the opportunity to go to the Science Museum and The Sam Noble museum for free.... after we complete our reading goals for the summer.... more fun freebies are awarded! And of course, the best part of all... it keeps my kids READING!!!

We also like to go play at the park, walk the nature trails and see what kind of leaves and bugs we can find, feed the squirrels, feed the ducks and go play at the free splash park that our city put in a couple of years ago.

We have a big birthday party coming up this weekend for 2 of the boys... A Dinosaur themed party. Perfect time to head to the zoo to see their Dinosaur exhibit.

In the next few weekends, provided Don has a day off, we'll be heading (OMG I CAN'T contain my excitement!!) to the Great Salt Plains in Northwest Oklahoma to dig for crystals! YAY. I did this when I wasin elementary school for a field trip and had the best time ever! I can't wait to take my boys. I have been dying to visit for a couple of years, but the digging portion of the park had been closed down and has FINALLY reopened the end of April! This will be a day trip with picnic lunch included! Have I mentioned yet that I can't wait???

Family Fun in the Sun... at the right price!

Times are tough these days, but even if they weren't, finding things for a family of 8 to do over the summer could get quite costly. It is my goal to find fun activities and great places to explore in Oklahoma County for my kiddos.... at a free or cheap price! Of course... I have a few day trips in mind that will only cost us a packed lunch and gasing up the car.

Memorial weekend is the start of summer for most folks and it's no different here. This weekend there are several things to do that are FREE. Can't complain about that. Edmond is putting on their annual Jazz & Blues & Getting Green Festival. We have been to this in the past and had a wonderful time. The music was fun. You could always pack a lunch or dinner and head out there with a blanket or lawn chairs for an entertaining picnic... and don't forget some of the art exhibitors that will be showcasing! Also going on this weekend.... for FREE as well is the Paseo Arts Festival which will run through Monday. You'll find lots of arts exhibits and music here, as well as a childrens area! The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is putting on their annual Chuckwagon Gathering and Children's Cowboy Festival. This event is not free... unless you happen to have a museum family pass. 

Of course there are plenty of area lakes to spend a day at that are close by. Lots of fun swimming, fishing, and cooking out, but don't forget the sunscreen. If none of these things appeal to you for the holiday weekend... get together with your neighbors and throw a block party or invite some friends over for a barbecue. Pot luck barbecue's are the best!

Besides some much needed yard work at my house, my family will be participating in some of this FREE fun that is being offered this weekend. 

Be sure to check back with me this week. I plan on posting a lot more about activities to do with your kiddos in the upcoming weeks!

Have a Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!