Want to know the secret of not feeling trapped by stuff? Purge and organize. 

Since you’ve taken care of your post-Winter cleanup last month, it’s time to start looking forward to the Summer months - sunny skies, warm air, a nice breeze, a few barbecues and the chance to finally show off the patio renovations you made last Fall.

While it’s cold and dreary, now is the time to start dreaming and planning for those fun times in the summer sun! You may be planning a vacation, stay-cation or just looking for fun things to do with the kids.  But, all of those things take a little extra money.

Summertime doesn’t last long enough for most of us. Between the warm weather, frequent vacations, and more laid back mindset, many of us wish it would stay a little longer.

But when the calendar turns to September, it means summer is officially coming to an end and fall is on the horizon. But the end of the season doesn’t mean the fun times have to come to an end.

It also doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money to have fun with family and friends. There are plenty of inexpensive ways to celebrate the end of summer and keep your pocketbook full for back to school necessities and future holiday shopping.

Looking for more ways to enjoy time with family this summer? Read this post. And here are four of our favorite inexpensive summer activities for the end of the season!

Summer parties come in all shapes and sizes from every day barbecues to more creative themed gatherings.

You’ve learned a lot from dad over the years.  He may have taught you how to drive or how to fish. And you probably spent quite a few hot summer days beside him working in the yard or on the farm.

Here are the yard tips you're thankful Dad taught you: 

Summer means a lot of great things; quality time with the kids, vacations your family has been anticipating throughout those cold winter months, and warm toasty weather. It also means the season of outdoor entertaining is in full swing.

With the kids getting out of school, you’ll be racking your brain to find ways to keep them occupied.

Summer break is a great time for adventure, learning and time with friends.  Be creative and keep your kids active in the backyard!

Here’s how to create backyard adventures for your kids:

Make a Mud Pie Station