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