Spring is quickly approaching, and many people are making vacation plans. Maybe you have children who are anxiously awaiting Spring Break or, perhaps you just need a break yourself . Whatever the reason, right now you might be deciding where to go or what to do, or trying to figure out how to budget for an expensive vacation.
Some people are looking at an alternative to traveling this spring and they are calling it a "staycation". A staycation is basically a vacation at home. I found this idea both interesting and appealing as I began to consider the costs associated with taking a Spring Break vacation with two children. And, after some thought, I decided that a staycation might be just what we are looking for.
I found a wealth of information from different websites about what to do on a staycation. One site that had some really fun ideas for things to do during a staycation was www.staycationideas.com. They recommended activities like "family game night", "movie night," and suggested learning how to play croquet. I have always wanted an antique croquet set, and with the money I will save by staying at home rather than spending money on gas or airfare I might just have to buy a croquet set and learn to play.
People are also choosing staycations over vacations and using the money they would have spent on expensive travel costs to add value to their homes. Some staycation ideas that add value to your home are remodeling a closet, painting a room or two, or my favorite option for a spring staycation, sprucing up an outdoor space.
There are lots of ways to spruce up your outdoor space and the majority of them cost a fraction of what you might spend on a vacation. Replacing your outdoor cushions, adding a chaise lounge or two to relax in, or purchasing that hammock you've been wanting, are just some ways to fix up your outdoor space to make your staycation feel like a vacation.
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