About Home: Keep the Kids Entertained this Summer

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor With only a little time left until the end of the school year, it's time to think about last minute summer plans to keep everyone happy, healthy and safe. From tips on how to save money on your family vacation to designing your child's very own garden, this week's newsletter aims to kick-start your summer with some helpful resources. Frugal Summer Travel Traveling these days isn't for the budget-conscious consumer. With high gas prices, affordable family vacations are almost a thing of the past. Almost. Find out how you to plan a family fun holiday while staying within your household budget. Search Related Topics:  budget travel  hotel savings  Creative Vegetable Gardening with Kids It can sometimes be a chore to get kids to eat those great summer vegetables, like peas and corn and fresh green beans. But what if you help them grow their own garden? Your Guide to Gardening outlines how to get your kids to love digging in the dirt. So, go on, get growing! Search Related Topics:  gardening with kids  vegetable gardening  Riding Lessons for Your Child I remember my first riding lesson given by my friend's mother on a horse named Bridie. It was thrilling and I was hooked. Not only did I learn to ride that summer but I also developed a sense of responsibility in caring for another living being. To get started, check out this article on everything you need to know about riding lessons and more. Search Related Topics:  kids and horses  riding lessons  coaches 10 Cleaning Skills Your Kids Should Learn Just because we equate summer with f-u-n, there's no reason why moms and dads have to fret about the mess kids can leave behind. Don't spend those great summer days elbow-deep in housecleaning. Instead, start teaching your child how to clean and pick up after themselves with this informative guide to some of the more essential skills. Search Related Topics:  chore charts  cleaning with kids  basic cleaning Related Searches For Kids Kids Garden Ideas Kids Summer Vacation Garden Summer Houses Grow House Plants Featured Articles Quick Knitting Patterns Common Electrical Mistakes by Homeowners Get the Most from an Online Appraisal How to Organize a Garage in 5 Steps 7 Easy-to-Grow Plants Moving Tips for Families   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement