I am 21 and my husband is 25, our son is three. We dont like leaving our son with anyone and plus we dont have any relatives or friends near us since we moved far from them. We live in Long Island, NY. We dont really have any spending money put would love to do something everyday instead of being home all day doing nothing. I am a stay at home mom and he gets home at about 3pm so we have the whole day to spend. Does anybody have any ideas on how we can all do things that doesnt include wasting money put that includes something we can all enjoy. If anyone has any suggestions on great places in Long Island please let me know.
2007-09-28 04:51:52 · 14 answers · asked by babinalinda 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Try going to any parks. Your son will enjoy playing on the playsets and you and your husband can bond while playing with son in fresh air and sun. Also, maybe a small animal, like a small dog would also be something fun the family can enjoy together.
2007-09-28 04:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about Long Island, but there are parks everywhere I am sure. Or just go for walks. All of you go to the library, read with each other. Get board games for the family, and you as parents will have a good time just seeing your child have a good time. Look up some crafts and ideas on the internet. Good for you for wanting to be a good mom and family. So good to hear.
2007-09-28 04:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a walk to a park and all three of you should play together. Take time to share discoveries with your son... pine cones, bugs, birds, etc... Go to a library and pick out children's books... read them when you get home. Three year olds have short attention spans, so don't make him do anything for too long. He'll start acting up and you won't enjoy your outings very much.
2007-09-28 05:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by mt75689 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
family picnics I used to love those, my dad used to take my siblings and i to big parks with bridges when the leave changed color. soem times it was just a drive home a way we hadnt seen before. We were super broke when I was a kid but it wasnt bad it was good times. Doing stuff like dress up or acting out plays wit your 3 yr old could be more fun for the two of you then you'd think
2007-09-28 05:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by sarah W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the park he will enjoy the swings and stuff and you and your husband will enjoy seeing your son have fun . Pack a picnic , take a ball toss it around, bring a big blanket and lay together reading books, you will spend quality family time together for free, and the fresh air will be great for all of you . Enjoy.
2007-09-28 05:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by nomo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the obvious, park, playgrounds, etc. get an annual pass to the zoo. We did that for years and this way we get in lots of exercise ( tires out the child) and the zoo always has different things going on so it never got boring. It is about $50.00 for a year and you can go as often as you want.
2007-09-28 05:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local library. They often have events (like storytelling) and you canrent movies pretty inexpensively also.
Visit a local park. You'll some times find events there and they're often free.
Check your local events/entertainment paper. Here in GA we have Creative Loafing and its a free paper that lists local events, recreation activities, workshops and kid focused entertainment. Cost is usually included in the listing and there are usually free events.
Check your local museums, galleries, etc. Some times they offer "free" days.
Hope these help. I'm in the same predicament. Except I'm single and work full time and I am guardian of my 10-year-old nephew.
2007-09-28 05:02:56 · answer #7 · answered by trysh_mc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my kids were that age they used to LOVE going to a ball field and be able to just RUN. After hearing "no, get away from that, that's not for kids, stop climbing, no running in the house"...etc...it was refreshing for them to run around. Bring a ball, frisbee, wagon (for when he's too tired to walk back) and some drinks and snacks. Bring a blanket for you and your husband to sit on. You can chat while the baby explores.
It's a great way for them to release some energy. They can yell and run freely!
2007-09-28 05:03:09 · answer #8 · answered by Kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-02 19:01:02 · answer #9 · answered by strassberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could check your local paper for community events.
Try visiting a park and play some games. Fly some kites.
You can try and google your city and see if it pulls up. Usually it has a list of places to go and things to do.
2007-09-28 04:56:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋