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Top 10 Staycation Ideas #3

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.

Go Fishin’! Fishing really isn’t about fish. For many people fishing is about getting away from it all.

Easier before cell phones, but still possible. Find a quiet place and leave the phone at home. Don’t buy expensive gear, just gather up basic equipment and go.

Fishing is a good spiritual exercise. It teaches us to wait, something most of us don’t do very well. So take a little time and just go fishin’!

Thought for Today

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” ~John Lubbock

Top 10 Staycation Ideas #4

Ice cream sundae with strawberries (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.

Make your own homemade ice cream and have a sundae party. Don’t forget to invite me.

Homemade ice cream is a vacation in a bowl! Making your own gives you control over what goes in it.

Make ice cream and set out healthy toppings such as fresh berries and nuts and a few fun ones like mini chocolate chips. Let everyone make their own sundae and DIG IN!

Thought for Today

“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” — Samuel Pepys

Top 10 Staycation Ideas #5

The Sunway Lagoon water theme park as view from above. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.

Become a tourist in your own town.

* Visit the zoo, aquarium, museums or art galleries.

* Get tickets for a concert, theater production or sporting event.

* Take a walking tour of your city.

* Splurge and spend a day at a theme park or water park.

* Don’t forget quirky local attractions.

* Check for discounts and special days.

* Don’t forget the camera!

Thought for Today

Will Rogers (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Never let yesterday use up too much of today.” — Will Rogers

Top Ten Staycation Ideas #6

Picnic shelter overlooking Platte River
Image copyright 2011 by R.O & R.A. Robbins

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.

Discover your State Parks and Recreation Areas.

In my state an annual $25 park permit gets everyone in your vehicle into the state parks. We have a wonderful variety of state parks including parks that cater to campers, fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, hikers, history and archeology buffs, and even vacationers who want a few amenities.

One of our favorite brief escapes is a hike followed by dinner with a view at the picnic area in a State Park.

Get acquainted with your state parks. You may be missing wonderful recreational opportunities.

Thought for Today

My Mark Twain collection (Photo credit: terryballard)

“Keep away from small people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”~ Mark Twain

Top 10 Staycation Ideas #7

English: Entry gate to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park, NY. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home

Enjoy local fairs, festivals and seasonal celebrations.

Most cities and even small towns have at least one. Whether a holiday celebration, flower, harvest or music festival, event honoring a local historical figure, Renaissance Faire or chicken festival these can be quite fun.

Some offer free admission while others charge. If you going outside prepare for weather conditions and don’t forget sunscreen. Take the family, leave the phone at home. Have fun, you are on vacation!

Thought for Today

Norman Vincent Peale, Christian preacher and author of The Power of Positive Thinking (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale