No Need to Eliminate Family Time

Posted on April 23 2008

Many families enjoy going on their annual summer trips, but with gas prices out of control, how far can the family go this year? Many people have already called off the family summer getaway, and I can certainly understand why, but how about moving the trip a little closer to home?

You don’t want to just throw away all of the excitement that goes along with family vacations, do you? I remember the family vacations that we used to go on and they are some of the best memories of my life. Sure you have the fighting in the backseat, the packing and unpacking, the constant restroom stops, but you also have time spent with the people you love the most. Family trips are forever burned inside our minds. Everything may not go as planned, but those are usually the best memories of all. No matter where we go, what we do, or how long we do it, we have these memories with us forever.

Don’t let anything get in the way of family bonding! Satan uses just about everything to end family time. Television, I-pods, video games, inflation, arguments, telephone, drugs, alcohol, the list can go on and on, but all of these roadblocks can be overcome with love, patience, and wisdom. Family time is what builds up and polishes these three very important qualities into our lives, and believe me Satan knows this.

So even though gas prices are unbelievably high, just figure out a destination a little closer to home this year. Stay somewhere a little less expensive. Pack up the cooler instead of eating out. Plan outings that cost nothing or very little. Bring games to play inside and out. The best way to save this year is to plan out your vacation’s budget and stay inside it. Remember, it’s not all about what you do, as much as it is who you do it with. Have a fun and enjoyable summer.

Jeral Croaker Certified Credit Counselor Family Life Credit Services