NEW PARK IN SUMMERVILLE - DOTY ST.

Just saw something in the local paper about a NEW park in Summerville, S.C. on Doty St. Haven't been to it, yet. But will give a full report when I do. Check it out! It could be great!

Rosey~

It's All about Saving MONEY!!!

What can you do when money is tight like it is now? You have to get inventive. That is why I wanted to share some ideas with you, to save you the headache & time!

Always look for free things to do. If it is not FREE, at least make it worth it. Strawberry picking time is right around the corner. That is a fun thing to do with the kids. During the summer, you can pick peaches, blue berries, or anything else you can think of . My kids even pick wild black berries, because we live out in the country. Just watch out for the thorns. They are great for just eating or making a cobbler! Rosey~

Fishing is Another Inexpensive Fun Thing

Want to relax with the family? Try fishing! You don't have to put a whole lot of money into it. You can get a fishing license at Wal-mart. Young kids don't even need a license. It use to be 16 & under was free. Check with your local area.

There are loads of ponds and rivers, especially in Charleston! Don't forget to bring a camera.

Rosey~

FREE WATER PARK

If you can't afford the water park prices, you could always go downtown where the waterfront park is. There is a wonderful pineapple fountain the kids could dip there feet into. Also there is a big squirting fountain out front. There is no place to swim, but at least they could get wet and stay cool.

Another option you would have is NOT FREE, but would save you money. Try going to the Water Parks after 3 p.m. there is a discount given. Or they usually have a buy one get one FREE day, Tuesday, I think! Remember senior citizens get a discount, too.

We only stay at the Water Park for a few hours anyway. Who wants to get that much sun in one day? So, don't forget the sunscreen!

Rosey~

Saving With Summer Time Fun Water Park

If you need something to do with the kids this summer and don't mind spending a little, you could always try Water Parks! In the Charleston area there are several. The season passes used to be $80 a person. We did it several years ago. It was just me and my 2 sons. My husband was sick. We went a few times a week. Also, you could go to any of the area Water parks. The one we went to most was Whirling Water in N. Charleston off highway 78 near Rivers Ave. There was one over in Mt. Pleasant, but that was more for the little kiddies. The one on James Island was nice, just a little far for us to go more than once. The one we went to most was mainly for older kids. Wave pool, lazy river, water flumes and they did have a small kids area and a play house. What fun!

Rosey~

Free Carriage rides for Charleston Residents

Don't you just love the carriage rides in downtown Charleston? They are one of my favorite attraction downtown. We've been on them a few times over the years. Prices have just gone out of this world!

They currently want $20 a person. That would be $80 for a family of 4. Too rich for my blood! Even with the $3 discount tickets you can get down at the visitor's center, it would still be $68. A little better, but why pay that when you can go for free!!

Saw in a commercial on TV a few weeks ago that on a specific Sunday from 9-4, you could do a carriage ride for free if you were a Charleston resident. FREE, I like that!

Of course, it is off season. But, the weather here is usually nice, so it is worth the wait!

Rosey~

Best time to Go is Off SEASON!

Some of the best savings are when tourist traffic is down. So check out things in the WINTER. Not that Charleston really has much of a winter. It is usually nice all year around. Sightseeing is cheaper and usually less crowded.

November- Febuary are the best times to check. You can wait for the savings to roll around again next year if you miss it!

Rosey~