{"id":13616,"date":"2012-06-05T07:37:53","date_gmt":"2012-06-05T12:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/momstraveltales.com\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2012-06-05T07:37:53","modified_gmt":"2012-06-05T12:37:53","slug":"summer-fun-in-more-than-40-u-s-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/summer-fun-in-more-than-40-u-s-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun in more than 40 U.S. Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/staycation-2012-wide1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1449\" title=\"staycation-2012-wide\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/staycation-2012-wide1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking for some summer fun?<\/p>\n<p>Want to get ahead of the \u201cI\u2019m boooorrrred\u201d refrain?<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday I shared my <a href=\"http:\/\/momstraveltales.com\/houston-summer-staycation-and-vacation-guide-for-family-friendly-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\">2012 Houston Staycation and Vacation Guide <\/a>with tons of great activity and live performance ideas for Houston, Texas&#8230; and I\u2019ve got more to come.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t in Houston, I can still help.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve joined forces with more than 40 other bloggers nationwide to bring you the answer to \u201cWhat can we do this summer?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Find your city, or the city where you\u2019ll be vacationing, click away and see what a local blogger has to say about what is fun, easy and often cheap or FREE to do in their own Staycation and Vacation Guide.<\/p>\n<p>Ready?<\/p>\n<p>Here are the cities:<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mid-Atlantic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/couponsdealsandmore.com\/library\/what-to-do-in-buffalo-and-niagara-falls-inexpensive-staycation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo\/Niagara Falls, New York<\/a><\/strong> :: Coupons, Deals and More<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.philzendia.com\/exploring-central-new-jersey-and-beyond-on-a-budget \" target=\"_blank\">Central New Jersey<\/a><\/strong> :: Philzendia (formerly Oh diane)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.growingkidsministry.com\/?p=6665\" target=\"_blank\">Erie, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/strong> :: Growing Kids Ministry<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.familybalancesheet.org\/2012\/06\/things-to-do-in-harrisburg-pa.html\" target=\"_blank\">Harrisburg, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/strong> :: Family Balance Sheet<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Midwest<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\" http:\/\/www.littlehouseliving.com\/have-a-black-hills-staycation.html\" target=\"_blank\">Black Hills, South Dakota<\/a><\/strong> :: Little House Living<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ingoodcents.com\/2012\/06\/staycation-ideas-central-indiana.html\" target=\"_blank\">Central Indiana<\/a><\/strong> :: In Good Cents<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chicagolandhomeschoolnetwork.com\/uncategorized\/staycation-take-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago, Illinois<\/a><\/strong> :: Chicagoland Homeschool Network<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/savingslifestyle.com\/cincinnati\/tag\/staycation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati, Ohio<\/a><\/strong> :: Savings Lifestyle Cincinnati<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/savingslifestyle.com\/dayton\/tag\/staycation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dayton, Ohio<\/a><\/strong> :: Savings Lifestyle Dayton<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kansascitymamas.com\/kansas-city-staycation-2012\/ \" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Area<\/a><\/strong> :: Kansas City Mamas<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetravelingpraters.com\/2012\/05\/family-staycation-ideas-in-mansfield-ohio\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mansfield, Ohio<\/a><\/strong> :: The Traveling Praters<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/savingdollarsandsense.com\/metro-detroit-summer-staycation\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Detroit, Michigan<\/a><\/strong> :: Saving Dollars and Sense<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/livingbetteronedayatatime.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/my-summer-vacation-staycation.html\" target=\"_blank\">Mount Vernon, Ohio<\/a><\/strong> :: Living Better One Day at a Time<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p1yWmV-Hp\" target=\"_blank\">North Central Indiana<\/a><\/strong> :: Parenting Miracles<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bargainshoppermom.com\/fun-frugal-staycation-ideas-in-oakland-county-mi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland County, Michigan<\/a><\/strong> :: Bargain Shopper Mom<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momendeavors.com\/2012\/05\/staycation-2012-enjoying-omaha-on-a-budget.html\" target=\"_blank\">Omaha, Nebraska<\/a><\/strong> :: Mom Endeavors<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alittlebitofthisandthat.com\/staycation2012\" target=\"_blank\">Oshkosh, Wisconsin<\/a><\/strong> :: A Little Bit of This and That<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lauriesnotions.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/staycation-2012-se-minnesota.html\" target=\"_blank\">SE Minnesota <\/a><\/strong> :: Everyday Notions<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingfreedom.net\/2012\/05\/staycation-ideas-for-springfield-mo\" target=\"_blank\">Springfield, Missouri<\/a><\/strong> :: Getting Freedom<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ithinkicansquared.blogspot.com\/b\/post-preview?token=8dqrnzcBAAA.Fd3qbVAN5jIfAc95mm33ZQ.i7KR78yKF-EfeRCHc6Mnjg&amp;postId=2260870884528868483&amp;type=POST\" target=\"_blank\">springfield, Missouri<\/a><\/strong> :: I Think I can, I think I can<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ourfourletterwords.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/st-louis-staycation-2012.html\" target=\"_blank\">St. Louis, Missouri<\/a><\/strong> :: Our Four Letter Words<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>South Central<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.groceryshopforfree.com\/?p=43267\" target=\"_blank\">Arlington, Texas<\/a><\/strong> :: Grocery Shop For FREE<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.survivingthestores.com\/staycation-in-east-dallas.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas, Texas<\/a><\/strong> :: Surviving The Stores<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mycrazysavings.com\/2012\/05\/grapevine-staycation-ideas\/ \u200e\" target=\"_blank\">Grapevine, Texas<\/a><\/strong> :: My Crazy Savings<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/momstraveltales.com\/houston-summer-staycation-and-vacation-guide-for-family-friendly-fun\" target=\"_blank\">Houston, Texas<\/a><\/strong> :: MomsTravelTales<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>South Atlantic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\" http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/staycation-enjoying-baltimore\/ \u200e\" target=\"_blank\">Baltimore, Maryland<\/a><\/strong> :: The Happy Housewife<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howtohaveitall.net\/?p=17082\" target=\"_blank\">Charlottesville, Virginia<\/a><\/strong> :: How to Have it All<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/savingthefamilymoney.com\/jacksonville-florida-staycation-ideas-cheap-or-free-2012\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jacksonville, Florida<\/a><\/strong> :: Saving The Family Money<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orlandosbestdeals.com\/2012\/05\/orlando-staycation-having-fun-without-leaving-home\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando, Florida<\/a><\/strong> :: Orlandos Best Deals<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/motherhood.yourway.net\/staycation-ideas-in-the-shenandoah-valley-of-va-and-wv\" target=\"_blank\">Shenandoah Valley, Virginia<\/a><\/strong> :: Life Your Way<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/jypsievisions.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/staycation-2012.html\" target=\"_blank\">St. Augustine, Florida<\/a><\/strong> :: Jypsie Visions<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holyspiritledhomeschooling.net\/2012\/06\/free-family-activities-washington-d-c-metro-area\" target=\"_blank\">Washington, DC<\/a><\/strong> :: Holy Spirit-led Homeschooling<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mountain<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.momendeavors.com\/2012\/05\/staycation-2012-enjoying-arizona-on-a-budget.html\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona (all)<\/a><\/strong> :: Mom Endeavors<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/springsbargains.com\/colorado-springs-free-summer-events-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colorado Springs, Colorado<\/a><\/strong> :: Springs Bargains<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/denverbargains.com\/free-summer-fun-in-denver\/\" target=\"_blank\">Denver, Colorado<\/a><\/strong> :: Denver Bargains<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.savingforsomeday.com\/phoenix-metro-area-staycation-ideas-for-summer-2012\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix, Arizona<\/a><\/strong> :: Saving For Someday<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/desertchicaramblings.com\/2012\/06\/tucson-staycation-activities-and-travel-tips-2012\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tucson, Arizona<\/a><\/strong> :: Desert Chica Ramblings<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pacific<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frugallivingnw.com\/frugal-fun\/staycation-ideas-portland-oregon-2012\" target=\"_blank\">Portland, Oregon<\/a><\/strong> :: Frugal Living NW<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lifeasmom.com\/2012\/06\/enjoy-a-san-diego-staycation-or-vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego, California<\/a><\/strong> :: Life as MOM<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/2012\/06\/a-culinary-staycation-or-vacation-in-san-diego\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego, California<\/a><\/strong> (The Eating Tour) :: Good Cheap Eats<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/queenbeecoupons.com\/2012\/05\/staycation-seattle-festivals-and-events-museums-activities\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle, Washington<\/a><\/strong> :: Queen Bee Coupons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for some summer fun? Want to get ahead of the \u201cI\u2019m boooorrrred\u201d refrain? Yesterday I shared my 2012 Houston Staycation and Vacation Guide with tons of great activity and live performance ideas for Houston, Texas&#8230; and I\u2019ve got more to come. If you aren\u2019t in Houston, I can still help. I\u2019ve joined forces with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/125"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13616"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13616\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}