Summer vacation is the golden opportunity to make precious memories with your grandkids without breaking the bank! While life’s hustle and bustle can sometimes throw a wrench in your plans, creativity can go a long way. Here are six ways to have a blast with the kiddos on a budget. Explore Nature Together Nothing beats getting outside! Many local nature preserves offer free or low-cost access, and they’re great places to hike, learn about local plants and wildlife, or even participate in volunteer activities. The fresh air, the sounds of birds, and the chance to explore are perfect for curious young minds (and those young at heart!). Share Your Hobbies Do you have a knack for knitting or a passion for golf? Chances are that your grandkids would love to learn! Sharing your hobbies can be a fun, practically free way to spend time together. Whether it’s a morning fishing trip to a nearby lake or an afternoon crafting, these moments can become cherished memories. Discover Local Gems Smaller, lesser-known museums or factory tours can be fascinating and won’t hurt your wallet. They’re often just the right scale for shorter attention spans and are usually less crowded. Plus, they sometimes offer discounts or free days — don’t forget to ask! Cost-Conscious Connections Fun and Frugal Ideas for Grandkids
Utilize Community Resources Your local library or community center likely hosts a variety of free or inexpensive activities. From story hours to craft days, these events are for family fun and learning. Also, be sure to check out any local festivals. Build and Create Look out for free classes at local hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s, where kids can engage in projects like building a birdhouse. These workshops promise a good time and give the kids something to take home and be proud of. Hometown Tourism Lastly, don’t underestimate the joy of simple activities. A picnic in the park, flying a kite, or a day playing board games can be just as exciting and meaningful as any expensive outing.
THOUGHTS ON CHARTING LIFE’S COORDINATES ‘RECALCULATING …’
You’re never too busy to better yourself.
If all goes as planned, I’ll have most of the second half of the year to recalculate my life and business. Whenever you’re presented with downtime after completing a significant project or achieving an important milestone, it’s good to check in on yourself and, if necessary, reset your goals. Life isn’t about to slow down for most of us anytime soon, so it’s essential to embrace those moments of calm when you can and use that time to consider ways to improve your life. What am I trying to accomplish at my firm? How can I improve things? Do I need to take a new direction? These and other questions will likely be top of mind for the rest of the year as I reorient myself with what I’m doing all this for. Creating more video content for the firm and developing new methods of marketing the practice are among my top priorities before December rolls around.
If you’re looking for ways to stay motivated as you work toward your goals, here are some things that may help you. As mentioned earlier this year in this newsletter, I create a laminated, double-sided “goal card” that I carry in my wallet annually. It has been a good way to check on myself and focus on my ambitions. And, of course, there’s nothing wrong with seeking advice from mentors and people who have already succeeded in areas where you wish to thrive. Whatever goals you set for yourself over the next few months, I wish you the best of luck. Remember to keep your life’s GPS switched on and ready as you move down the road.
As we approach the year’s halfway point, I’ve been thinking a lot about where I’ve been and where I hope to go. I recently settled a big case that had taken up much of my time, and I’ll have a case going to trial by the time this month’s newsletter reaches you. Whenever I get to the finish line with a big case or something else that has required 100% of my focus, I look for ways to reset my GPS for the future.
Where is it taking you next?
–Kevin Mottley
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