Ever wonder how things are made? Well, you can watch the TV show How It’s Made, or try seeing it in real life. Many factories have free or low cost tours available to the public. There’s even a website, Factory Tours USA to help you find factory tours in...
Many libraries now don’t just have books available to be checked out. They have movies too. Not the selection you’ll get from Netflix, certainly, but probably a pretty fair selection. Some libraries do currently charge a check out fee, so you will have to ask. The fee may also...
As the weather gets better, but not so hot as it will be during the summer, now is the perfect time for family hikes. In some places wildflowers are blooming, making now a truly beautiful time to get out there. Take your usual basic precautions. Sunscreen. Good hiking/walking shoes....
This is a great way to teach younger kids about recycling. Save up some cans or water bottles and use them to make musical instruments. If you use a side can opener it is pretty easy to tape the lid back on, and there won’t be any sharp edges...
In just about any community, you can find free athletic events and games to watch. They might be at the local high school, or you might know which local parks have kids playing regularly. The school events, of course, are most set up for people to watch in most...