Moving has been challenging in so many ways previously covered. But the most challenging for me has been having to learn all of the deals, bargains, and downright awesome things to do here. Since we have never been able to get our money tree to bear fruit, I am left with the internet and word of mouth. Some things have panned out others not and mostly we have been housebound for way too long this summer. Until last weekend. I hit the motherload of all great deals and we have been having a fabulous time and for FREE!
It turns out there is a very special tax that is literally pennies for everyone involved and it results in an awesome program called R.A.M.P. aka, recreation, arts, museums and parks. They offer free activities ranging from free movies, swimming, guided hikes and nature visits to ice skating, high adventure ropes courses and dinosaur museum visits. It is awesome. Last weekend was fun and this weekend was even funner! We went to the Ogden Pioneer Parade yesterday morning and got to see some very beautiful horses and carriages, pioneer floats and even a shoot out with the announcer that sat across the street from us. They even had Shriners in tiny cars. Who doesn't love a fat guy in a little car?
This morning we were able to go to the Egyptian Theater in Ogden for a fun movie and popcorn. Google it, the theater is so cool. Fully restored and with an organ at the front that comes up out of the floor. The kids loved it. They are playing the original Star Wars trilogy there in August and we can't wait to take the kids. Then, after lunch we were off to the Ogden nature center to go on a fun little bird watching hike. They have other large birds they have rescued like turkeys that roam the grounds and a golden and bald eagle. The kids got to make their own flower pressing contraptions too. It was so fun.
I am thrilled to be able to stretch my tightwad muscles and finally find some things we can do for little or no money. Yea!!!!
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