It’s Summer break and our kids are ready to party kid style with a fun and relaxing break from school.
Let me first warn you to NOT book every moment of your kids Summer break with activities allow them to sleep in a bit, relax and do noting but play. Remember your school vacation days that seemed full of endless hours of playing with no schedules?
Save money this Summer vacation by creating your own home to be a Summer vacation getaway with a little preparation and planning.
When vacationing at home you don’t have to pack, you get to sleep in your own bed, and enjoy your own time schedule taking day trips in your own vehicle in our case it’s Daily road trips in the Toyota Sienna Van we have come to love, enjoy and beg the dad to purchase one for us.
Why because when we travel around town or a few hours away my kids feel as if they are riding in a Mom Limo. The Sienna van has so many amenities we are still discovering them as we spend time on the road.
A few of our favorite things:
– No more dinged Doors in Parking lots: The Sienna features sliding doors on both sides with the ability to open them with the click of
a button from with the driver or the kids can do it right from their own seat.
– Wide Screen TV: what kid doesn’t enjoy a ride short or long while watching their latest favorite video on a wide screen TV? and the best part for this mom is the use of wireless headphones. I can enjoy my music while they enjoy watching a movie.
– Family Seating: With three rows of seating which include the second row captain chairs my kids are happy sitters while kicking back in the reclining captain chair or getting a little quiet space in the third row bench seat. I even took a turn sitting in the third row and was amazed at all the leg room. The Toyota Sienna provides seating options and lots of room.
-Storage. Storage, Storage: Did I say storage? for those organized moms who need a place to store everything while traveling or just driving around town the Toyota Sienna has it all. Just the luggage space alone in the he 2014 Toyota Sienna is 39.1 cubic feet of cargo space for luggage, groceries, kids pool toys and so much more. Feeling like a spoiled mama having so much space to haul things around in.
Can you already see why we are loving hanging out vacationing at home in our 2014 Toyota Sienna?
Now it’s time to get ready for Summer with a few of our Summer break planning tips:
– Plan SIMPLE meals that are easy to prepare
– Designate field trip days and stay home days
– Get your kids involved in the planning
– Search for coupons for both activities and dinning
Family Field Trip Fun:
Zoos and more:
Head out to your nearby museums, zoos, galleries, factories, historical sites and other tourist attractions. Many museums and zoos offer free days. Be frugal and find out what these times are and plan accordingly.
Park Hopping :
Map out local parks you have been wanting to visit both in your local city and nearby cities. Spend the day hopping from park to park then vote at the end of the day for the best park.
Take a hike:
Seek out simple hikes and trails that your family can enjoy together – don’t forget a day pack filled with snacks and liquids.
Out to Lunch :
My kids love the treat of eating out. Lunch time menus tend to be less expensive so why not eat a late lunch and get in on the less expensive prices.
Disclaimer: we were provided with driving a 2014 Toyota Sienna van for review. All opinions are my own