Cedar Park, TX

In these economic times, travel may not be a viable choice.  As spring recess is approaching in Texas,  Goddard School has some suggestions that may be helpful.

Stay-cations may not only provide a more frugal family vacation, they may also provide an opportunity to create and experience a higher level of bonding with your children.

Upsides to stay-cations include nominal packing as well as minimal airplane or car ride entertainment.   Stay-cations, however, provide the challenge of getting into vacation mode when the remnants of your day-to-day life are all around – planning ahead is the key.

Fun, frugal stay-cations include:

• Go on nature walks, hikes and bike rides.  Collect rocks to paint.
• Organize day trips to zoos and/or museums.  Create a family scrapbook to commemorate your experiences.
• Choose a miniature golf outing and enjoy a little healthy competition.
• Plan a family mini-spa day.  Prepare a healthy lunch from your vegetable garden.
• Go camping in your own backyard.  Don’t forget flashlight tag and S’moresPlan and prepare yummy goodies and enjoy a picnic together in a local park.
• Rainy day stay-cations are fun too!

o Play board games
o Assemble jigsaw puzzles
o Watch family movies

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Tags: Cedar Park childcare, child care, Pre K, preschool

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