Living Large In The Cheap Seats- April 30

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Living Large In the Cheap Seats is starting to look a little different given the current state of
crisis the world is experiencing.   The fact that we are being asked to limit our exposure to
groups of people larger than 10 people really impacts our ability to get out and enjoy various
local experiences.   Therefore going out in public is of a low priority in our household for the
time being.   However, we are hoping to change that come late spring/early summer.   
Therefore, I am going to focus on incorporating a little Hagge into my life with a few Small
Group (aka family based) activities, Virtual Activities and things you can do now in order to
secure more fun for the warmer months.   Well- hopefully. 


Learning Can Be Fun

Slowing Down- Our society has taken a deep dive into slowing down and staying in doors.  
Even with the various states opening up and our craving to get out being very intense,  I
thought people would still be a little scared and would limit their activities.   However, with
the news of our state opening up this Friday, I noticed people taking less precautions when
we were grocery shopping this week.   I would encourage everyone to still be cautious when
selecting what you do and how you do it.     
I am a lifelong learner and enjoy gaining new skills.    With the restaurants closing and/or
only serving take out with limited hours, people have been having to cook at home more,
dust off old hobbies and/or upgrading their professional skills due to a layoff.  
Library-   Although our library is physically closed, they still have ebooks and audiobooks
available to borrow.    This can help you to brush up on your interview skills, work mindset
and/or networking skills.      Go to your library and check out what you can learn.   
YouTube-   You can find almost any skill on Youtube.  I have enjoyed look at specific 
interview skills to my profession, Resume writing skills, networking skills, baking,   
photography, 
Practicing Skills-  So you have watched an Youtube Video or  Read a book, now what?   
Just start practicing the skills.    This week I baked Bread and tried a new recipe or two.  
See my bread recipe here: 
https://sweetlifeonabudget.blogspot.com/2019/04/classic-whitewheat-bread-52-per-loaf.html

 Summer Planning
Free Bowling For Kids (ages 2-17)  This Summer

 Register your child(ren) for a summer of free bowling.   Your children will receive 2 free
games per day for the entire summer.   (Note- You will need to rent shoes or bring your
own.  We purchase used shoes and resell them each summer to pay for our new shoes.)   
Free Fishing Days 2020

 These are some days that some states offer free fishing weekends- where anglers can fish
without a license.  Check out the days your state offers free fishing days. 
Summer Movie Clubhouse 2020

 Each year Cinemark Movie Theaters offers select kids movies for just $1.00 per person.   
Last year they were offered on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00.   However, Cinemark
Movie Theaters are currently closed because of the Health Crisis.   
Do you have a great idea on how to enjoy life during this stressful time?  
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