Undaunted by the high price of gasoline, we decided to stay home for Fourth of July, even though I had 4 days in a row off work.
We pitched a tent in our yard, built a campfire, and generally acted as though we were camping. The nice thing, of course, is that our house is right HERE, so we could use our regular bathroom and we didn't FORGET anything. LOL
The idea of a "stay-cation" came from friends, media, and a book I found called The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backyard Adventures: Close-to-home activities for fun-focused families (see link below). The book includes tons of ideas for recreation at home and nearby - nature study activities, sports ideas, experiencing other cultures, creative projects, neigborhood and community adventures. Small book, but wide-ranging in application. Check it out!
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