Comments on: Frugal family time at the national park http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/ Proverbs 13:11 - "...he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: mikehttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-211107 mike Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:57:39 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-211107 Great article and idea. My family has used the Entertainment Book, our AAA discount, and coupons from the newspaper entertainment section to also reduce the cost of going out. Your right about national parks....what a great deal! Great article and idea. My family has used the Entertainment Book, our AAA discount, and coupons from the newspaper entertainment section to also reduce the cost of going out. Your right about national parks….what a great deal!

]]> By: Father Sez » Archive » Links - The Elephant Tamer Stick Editionhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8957 Father Sez » Archive » Links - The Elephant Tamer Stick Edition Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:36:40 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8957 [...] really enjoyed this piece by GLB. A frugal family trip just 20 minutes away from where they live for a fun time with the family at a cost of $1 and gas. [...] [...] really enjoyed this piece by GLB. A frugal family trip just 20 minutes away from where they live for a fun time with the family at a cost of $1 and gas. [...]

]]> By: Festival of Frugality- Broken Hearts Edition | Good Financial Centshttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8971 Festival of Frugality- Broken Hearts Edition | Good Financial Cents Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8971 [...] presents Frugal family time at the national park posted at Gather Little by [...] [...] presents Frugal family time at the national park posted at Gather Little by [...]

]]> By: fathersezhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8970 fathersez Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:31:59 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8970 You are setting a great example. This is exactly what we are planning to do this year. Go for short inexpensive trips to the nature parks nearby. Those of us with large families ( we have 5 kids) have to enjoy the local treasures (which others from overseas pay good money to come and see). Your trip probably turned out to be a little history lesson for the kids too. Regards You are setting a great example.

This is exactly what we are planning to do this year. Go for short inexpensive trips to the nature parks nearby. Those of us with large families ( we have 5 kids) have to enjoy the local treasures (which others from overseas pay good money to come and see).

Your trip probably turned out to be a little history lesson for the kids too.

Regards

]]> By: Georgiahttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8969 Georgia Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:52:27 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8969 Another great tip along these lines - if you have a disability you can gain access to all federal parks for free for a life time. You contact them and they send you a pass. I'm pretty sure your whole party is free each time. Some of those parks are kind of expensive. Another great tip along these lines – if you have a disability you can gain access to all federal parks for free for a life time. You contact them and they send you a pass. I’m pretty sure your whole party is free each time. Some of those parks are kind of expensive.

]]> By: Conniehttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8968 Connie Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:28:10 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8968 Hey - hope I didn't sound mean about taking the rocks, etc. I just know I was looking around once in the Smokies and started to take "just one" for a souvenir. Wrong! The nice ranger pointed out to me that if everybody took "just one" there wouldn't be any for everyone to emjoy, given the volume of people who go through, especially in Cades Cove area. I just thought everyone should be aware. That is a purely amazing area. I agree about the post card being a cheap souvenir, taking your own pictures is even better. We have pix of gorgeous sunrises/sunsets, mountains in the "smoke", waterfalls and a bunch of grist mills. Nothing can beat that for memories. Also bear, deer, wild turkeys, hawks and I'm waiting on the wolves and elk!!! When our kids were little, they would rather spend time getting dirty than going to any amusement park! Those are the memories that stay with kids - spending time together. Way to go!!!! Hey – hope I didn’t sound mean about taking the rocks, etc. I just know I was looking around once in the Smokies and started to take “just one” for a souvenir. Wrong! The nice ranger pointed out to me that if everybody took “just one” there wouldn’t be any for everyone to emjoy, given the volume of people who go through, especially in Cades Cove area. I just thought everyone should be aware. That is a purely amazing area. I agree about the post card being a cheap souvenir, taking your own pictures is even better. We have pix of gorgeous sunrises/sunsets, mountains in the “smoke”, waterfalls and a bunch of grist mills. Nothing can beat that for memories. Also bear, deer, wild turkeys, hawks and I’m waiting on the wolves and elk!!! When our kids were little, they would rather spend time getting dirty than going to any amusement park! Those are the memories that stay with kids – spending time together. Way to go!!!!

]]> By: Steve@hundredgoals.comhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8967 Steve@hundredgoals.com Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:54 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8967 @ Connie- I was going to mention that about taking the rocks. Most people who don't visit National Parks very often probably don't realize that they aren't supposed to take anything. I actually do go to the giftshops, but I only buy a postcard. Usually they are less than 50 cents, and are easy to keep since they are small. @ Connie- I was going to mention that about taking the rocks. Most people who don’t visit National Parks very often probably don’t realize that they aren’t supposed to take anything. I actually do go to the giftshops, but I only buy a postcard. Usually they are less than 50 cents, and are easy to keep since they are small.

]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Kindle Editionhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8966 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Kindle Edition Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:01:12 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8966 [...] Frugal Family Time at the National Park A national parks pass is a great gift for a frugal family that you know. Once you’re inside the park, you can have a wonderful vacation for just peanuts. (@ gather little by little) [...] [...] Frugal Family Time at the National Park A national parks pass is a great gift for a frugal family that you know. Once you’re inside the park, you can have a wonderful vacation for just peanuts. (@ gather little by little) [...]

]]> By: Matthttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8956 Matt Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:33:57 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8956 I'm looking forward to getting more advice on Monday's. Not only is it an inexpensive way to spend time with your family, but you actually get to enjoy each others company. Truly QUALITY time. Given the option of a theme park or a natural park, I'd choose nature 10 times out of 10 (not to mention save a few hundred dollars in the process). Matt <a href="http://www.outofdebtchristian.com/" rel="nofollow">Out of Debt Christian</a> I’m looking forward to getting more advice on Monday’s. Not only is it an inexpensive way to spend time with your family, but you actually get to enjoy each others company. Truly QUALITY time. Given the option of a theme park or a natural park, I’d choose nature 10 times out of 10 (not to mention save a few hundred dollars in the process).

Matt
Out of Debt Christian

]]> By: Jason from MoneyTheoryhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/02/frugal-family-time/#comment-8965 Jason from MoneyTheory Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:31:24 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1352#comment-8965 I'm so glad you wrote this post! National and State parks make for great family outings, and don't cost much at all. In our increasingly technological world, we can't forget about nature! It is absolutely amazing, beautiful, and is what sustains us all. The U.S. has an extraordinary National Park System that was set aside for all to enjoy. Thanks for bringing that into the light. I’m so glad you wrote this post! National and State parks make for great family outings, and don’t cost much at all. In our increasingly technological world, we can’t forget about nature! It is absolutely amazing, beautiful, and is what sustains us all. The U.S. has an extraordinary National Park System that was set aside for all to enjoy. Thanks for bringing that into the light.

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