18: 10 Ways to Explore Your City (Without Breaking the Bank)

May 21, 2018

In Episode 18 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im share 10 ways to adventure around your hometown without spending a ton of money.

In This Episode, You Will Hear About:

How to save some serious cash this summer and still have a ton of fun!
What to pack for a picnic lunch
How Google Street View can help your summer plans go smoother
Suggestions of what to do if you live in a smaller town
Ways to build a community around you during this summer
An easy dinner menu idea for having people over for a meal

Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

The List of 10 Ways to Explore Your City Without Breaking the Bank:
- 10. Make a list of 10 playgrounds or spray parks you want to check out.
- 9. Attend at least one outdoor concert/festival/free movie.
- 8. Visit a local farmers’ market or pick-your-own fruit farm.
- 7. Save some major cash by visiting a cultural major attraction (i.e. zoo, museum, art gallery) on a free admission day.
- 6. Invite a family that you’ve been meaning to get to know over for a meal.
- 5. Think of your favorite type of food (like pizza or ice cream). Instead of going to your usual place for that food item, try a completely different one-of-a-kind place.
- 4. Take a different mode of transportation just for the fun of it.
- 3. Search out a used book store. Find a fun touristy place to eat afterwards.
- 2. Visit a state park, national park, or provincial park.
- 1. Let your kids decide what to do for the day and who they want to invite.
French Twist: An American Mom’s Experiment in Parisian Parenting by Catherine Crawford – Daniel and Christina mention this book while chatting about cooking together with our kids.
The Tennessean’s Ms. Cheap – for those who live in Middle Tennessee, Ms. Cheap continual posts about events that are cheap or free in the area.
Episode 12 – Christina mentions this IMbetween episode when talking about point #6.
Loveless Cafe – a delicious southern-food restaurant in Nashville with biscuits.
Percy Warner Park – one of our favorite parks in Nashville with a mud pit.
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom – Christina mentions this book when talking about how it is important for children to play in nature.

Quotables:

“I don’t remember what we did. I just remember the moments my parents spent time with us.”
“Experience the spray park or playground with your kids as a kid.”
“It’s go time guys!”
“Go out of your comfort zone.”
“Why don’t you throw the free movie?”
“Raise your kids to respect and appreciate food.”
“Create memories with your kids by allowing them to be in charge for the day.”