Summer fun on the cheap!

When I think of summer, I think of my younger days running around in sandals or barefoot all day, eating strawberries and a copious amount of ice cream, BBQs, and living in my bathing suit. Now, as a *responsible* adult, those days are few and far between. Thanks, responsibilities... But summer fun can still be had and it can be accomplished on the cheap! Here are 25 suggestions!

1. There are festivals galore out there! And most are free! 

2. Go for a walk or hike.

3. Pick berries. Tis the season for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries...

4. Stargaze. 

5. Go to a farmers market. In season is the best season for produce. 

6. Cookout with family and friends. Make it even easier with a potluck. 

7. Make homemade popsicles or ice cream. 

8. Go camping. But you might need to book your spot in advance...

9. Wash your dirty car. 

10. Go swimming at your local pool or beach. 

11. Take a road trip, be it days away or just for an afternoon. 

12. Go for a bike ride. 

13. Visit your local library. 

14. Visit a museum (check for free/reduced price days).

15. Forget spring cleaning - do a summer cleanse of your crap (Marie Kondo would approve). 

16. You take a million selfies already...work on your landscape and/or action photography skills.

17. Find a drive-in movie. 

18. Do some yard/garage sale cruising. Hello, $2 painting that is actually a Picasso (or at least I dream of this happening to me one day...). 

19. Attend a minor league baseball game. 

20. Workout. And then take a nap. Or just take a nap. 

21. Do some yard work. Confession time: I am never a fan of doing yard work myself, but I always like the finished product...

22. Turn on the sprinkler and PLAY! 

23. Explore playgrounds in your area with your kids. 

24. Set up camp in your backyard.  

25. Eat ice cream whenever damn possible.