My boys love sports. So when they got a chance to go to a Yankees game a few weeks ago, they were ecstatic. What could be better than the atmosphere at the game? They got to eat Cracker Jacks and hot dogs, watch some of the greatest athletes and just have an all around good time. We're planning to go to a Staten Island Yankees game soon, and the boys are just as excited about seeing the minor league team as they were to see the major league team. (And guess what? The most expensive seats are $13 in Staten Island... not the average $50 at Yankee Stadium.)
As everyone has noticed, family events have been getting more and more expensive over the years. Taking the family to a Yankee Game can cost over $300! Going to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus would cost at least $150! And even a trip to the movies costs between $40 and $50!
That's why I love finding the simpler things that I know my kids will love just as much. For example, when we were on vacation last summer, we stopped at a small town rodeo. My husband and I thought that it was a little small... but the boys had so much fun! They couldn't believe all of the different sights, and they periodically ask if we can go back.
I've realized that children are able to do something that we as adults often overlook; they can find joy in the simpler things... in the essence of events. They don't necessarily need the whole package when they enjoy themselves just as much doing alternative things. Plus... if they're enjoying themselves with affordable family events just as much as if we were spending a fortune... doesn't it make more sense to go with the affordable and super fun activities? Because now we can do even more fun things together!
4 comments:
Great post and I also take my 18 month old Daughter to Yankee games. There are a lot of ways to make it just as fun and not as expensive. Bleacher seats are always cheap and you can also bring your own food in! I know it is hard with the cotton candy person walking right by you, but buying one thing and bringing the rest can help. It is parking that is the expense!!!
A bulletin board-type site to talk about bloggers!
It’s brand new – get it going the way you would like to see it! New topics at will, and forums by request are yours for the asking.
Blogs are a wonderful way for the blogger to express his or her viewpoint…but they don’t allow much feedback if you happen to disagree, or if you really agree and want to amplify on it.
Razzlefratz.com provides a clean slate for you to vent…praise…flame…whatever.nas
Thanks Happyathome! I'd heard that the bleacher seats were more affordable, but a friend also told me that the people there were rowdy and obnoxious sometimes. I wasn't sure if it would be the best atmosphere for my boys, but I will definitely check it out!
With the way gas and food prices are going up we have to rely on simpler less expensive ways to entertain our kids. Instead of driving and spending at least $100 in gas to go camping this Memorial Day Weekend my family and I went to our local mall. The kids rode on the merry-go-round and had a great time. The best part about it was we only spent about $50 for the whole trip. That included gas, lunch and the tickets on the merry-go-round. Check out the latest contest on Healthy Moms.
http://thehealthymoms.blogspot.com/2008/05/orville-redenbacher-healthy-snacking.html
Cascia @ Healthy Moms
Post a Comment