I handle some of the finances, my husband handles the others. Being a single income family we have learned to budget and make due with what we have. A picnic at the park versus going out to eat, etc. It's rough when the bills roll in that are unexpected. We have got nailed with them all year. At times I just want to pull my hair out. LOL. But I would take the minivan (in fact we have a used one) over a lear jet if it meant that I could remain at home with my family.
Picnics at the beach is what we do.....along with some fishing!!!
I splurged last night and took our daughter out for dinner. She has been missing her daddy who is out of town on business this week, so I thought we both deserved the treat.
I'll be honest - it also gave me a chance to interact with some other adults!!!
I would rather have an entire summer of relaxing picnics with the family than one single day of standing in lines at an amusement park (and paying $50-$100 for the privelege!) My neighbors are often shocked when I tell them that I have never gone to Cedar Point. Why should I? Just not my cuppa tea.