Fun Where You Find It~

My boys are super excited! They are having a new friend over for sleepover this weekend.  In preparation, I had them clean their room really well, and carried all the comforters and pillowcases to the laundromat to be washed.  I stopped at the Dollar Store before we went and got some snacks and a drink for the boys to share.  I also bought them each one of those bigger sized rubber balls for $1 each.  My kids think going to the laundromat is awesome fun!  We were there for a little more than an hour getting everything washed and dried, and they occupied themselves the entire time with those rubber balls.  If you didn't know better you would think they don't get very many toys, but they get allowance each week, IF they do their chores.  They get $10 weekly. Joseph has to do the dishes, and feed and water the chickens.  Denim has to take out the leftovers and feed and water the dogs.  Together , they have to clean their room.  Of course, they also help their Daddy and me, when they can, no charge,lol. They do their schoolwork, and are allowed one hour of "screen" time. So it would seem like they would require more stuff to keep them happy, but they don't .  It really is kind of cool. They are still happy with their little old $10.  They make their fun where they can find it.  I think we could all stand to be a little bit more like that.  It doesn't take a lot of money to have a great time with your family. Of course, not everyone will think the laundromat is an entertaining place to go! But , there's the park , or the library, or maybe your church has a game room or youth room you could use, for a free afternoon.  I know everyone is looking for places they can tighten up  their budgets.  But just remember your family is your greatest asset, so don't forget that puzzles, coloring books, games, and just sitting with one another and visiting are all great forms of entertainment.  So, make your fun where you find it!


Here's to low key, low cost, family fun~ Ruby Jeanette