SAVINGS THIS MONTH

Utilities $80Back-to-school items $20Seasonal Foods $22Kids’ Activities/ Summer Camps $302Summer Getaways $168TOTAL $592

IN THIS ISSUE

Why Kids SHOULD Be Bored in the Summer

4 Beverages That Will Keep You More Hydrated Than Water

11 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Utility Bill

Best and Worst Things to Buy in July

Summer Food Bargains

LH Diet of the Month Club

Beat the Summer Heat

Outdoor Summer Fun

Keep a Green Lawn All Summer

Summer Staycation & Getaway Ideas

from Turbulence Training & Early To Rise Life Hacks Shortcuts to the Good Life

JULY 2016

From the EditorHello, Early Risers! Welcome to your July issue of Life Hacks.

We're well into July, and many parts of the country are truly experiencing the dog days of summer. That’s why we’ve given you some tips for staying cool and staying hydrated to beat the summer heat. And our Diet of the Month is all about cool summer treats that will satisfy your ice-cream and popsicle cravings without the guilt of added sugar and unhealthy ingredients.

Since summertime can also be the culprit in soaring utility bills, we’ve shared with you some secrets for cutting your water bill while still keeping your grass lush and green, and some ways to save on cooling your home. But that’s not all, our hacks for saving on utilities will take you all the way through winter, too.

You’ll also want to be sure to check out our tips on selecting seasonal fruits and veggies to maximize your grocery bill savings this month. You can come up with some creative menu ideas by basing meals around seasonal foods, too!

And if you’re feeling like summer is slipping away and you still haven’t found the time or budget for a getaway, read our tips for planning a quick weekend trip, or making the most of a staycation.

One of my favorites in this month’s issue is our segment on why it’s a good thing for our kids to be bored over the summer. In the hustle and bustle of parenthood, we often overcommit our children to activities because we believe it’s the right thing to do. So heed some great advice on why letting your kids budget some of their own time is actually the best thing you can do for them this summer.

To Living the Good Life,

Tara McMeekin Editorial Director, Early to Rise

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Why Kids SHOULD Be Bored in the SummerChild development experts and psychologists agree — children should be bored in the summer months. The danger, the experts say, is overscheduling children in the summer could prevent kids from discovering what truly interests them.

“Your role as a parent is to prepare children to take their place in society. Being an adult means occupying yourself and filling up your leisure time in a way that will make you happy,” says Lyn Fry, a child psychologist in London with a focus on education.

“If parents spend all their time filling up their child’s spare time, then the child’s never going to learn to do this for themselves.”

Fry suggests that at the the start of the summer, parents sit down with their kids — at least those above the age of four — and collectively write down a list of everything their children might enjoy doing during their break. These can be basic activities, such as playing cards, reading a book, or going for a bicycle ride. They could also be more elaborate ideas such as cooking a fancy dinner, putting on a play, or practicing photography. Then, if your child comes to you throughout the summer complaining of boredom, tell them to go and look at the list.

“It puts the onus on them to say, ‘This is what I’d like to do’,” says Fry.

4 Beverages That Will Keep You More Hydrated Than Water

A British study looked at 13 common beverages and found that four of the beverages were significantly more hydrating than water. The hydration index was based around the idea that some fluids last longer in your body than others, providing more hydration.

If you drink a cup of water and then immediately excrete half that amount in your urine, you haven’t added eight ounces to your water supply, but only four.

The results showed that four beverages — oral rehydration solution, like Pedialyte; fat-free milk; whole milk and orange juice — had a significantly higher hydration index than water. The first three had hydration index scores around 1.5, with orange juice doing slightly better than water at 1.1.

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11 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Utility Bill By Heather Levin

It is common for many families to stare dejectedly at $200, $300, $400, and sometimes even $500 in utility bills every month. That can be an especially hard pill to swallow when times are tough.

So what can you do to reduce your utility bill? Well, according to Energy Star, half of all the energy we use in our homes goes toward heating and cooling. A significant amount goes towards water as well.

This information gives us three important areas to focus on, and I’ve come up with 11 ways you can immediately reduce your utility bill affordably and effectively:

1. Add Attic Insulation

According to the U.S.

Department of Energy

(USDE), the attic is where most of your home’s heat escapes. Why? Well, heat rises, and most homes don’t have enough insulation up there to keep it from getting out.

So, out it floats.

Fiberglass insulation is relatively cheap, and it’s easy to install it yourself. I have zero home-improvement skills and I added a ton of insulation to my own attic last year. Did it make a difference? You bet it did. Energy Star estimates you can save up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs by effectively insulating your home. I don’t know if I saved that much, but I definitely saved at least 10% on my utility bills this year. And adding the insulation was very easy to do.

If you’re worried about installing attic insulation yourself, do a quick search online. There are tons of DIY tutorials that will coach

you through the process.

2. Apply Weather Stripping

Weather stripping is very easy to install, and it will make a big difference in keeping out drafts. Before I applied my own weatherstripping, I could literally feel a cold wind coming in through both my kitchen doors. Now, however, the outdoor air stays out. In addition, weatherstripping will help you keep out rain and prevent the inside air from escaping.

Weather stripping is another inexpensive, super-easy project that will make a big difference in your home’s energy bills. Again, I have zero home-improvement skills and I didn’t mess it up.

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3. Insulate Outlets and Light Switches

This smaller project is one that’s often forgotten about because people don’t realize that outlets and switches can be sources of air leaks. But outlets and light switches need to have insulation added to them, especially when they’re on an outside wall. Just make sure you get specialized outlet and switch plate seals, which can be found inexpensively at any hardware store. The insulation is made specifically for outlets and switch plates, so you don’t have to worry about fire.

4. Install a Programmable Thermostat

The USDE estimates that you’ll save 10% off your utility bill just by installing a programmable thermostat.

Now, this project is a little more involved than insulating the switch plates, but it’s not necessarily too difficult. Every thermostat comes with detailed instructions so that you won’t get lost.

Don’t forget – the more you can turn your thermostat down in the winter, and up in the summer, the more you’re going to save. I keep my house at 55 degrees at night, and 64 degrees during the day during the winter months. I live in Michigan, and I stay comfortable

in this range. It did take some getting used to, but if you go slow you’ll be able to keep making small adjustments to save even more.

Is your house empty during the day? Allow the temperature to drop much further in the winter months and higher in the summer months while you’re away at work during the day, and program it to return to more comfortable temperatures just before you get home.

For a $70+ investment, installing a programmable thermostat is one of the smartest things you can do to reduce your energy bills.

5. Install a Low-Flow Shower Head

Did you know that many older shower heads put out 4-5 gallons of water per minute?

The low-flow shower head I use puts out a mere 1.5 gallons. And I still get awesome, forceful showers.

Low-flow shower heads really run the gamut on price: $10 on up to $200 or more (e.g. Niagara 1.50

GPM Low Flow Massage

Showerhead). But they’re easy to install, and they’ll help conserve water while saving you money every day.

6. Insulate your Water Heater

If you have an older water heater, you can save 4-9% on your water heating costs simply by insulating it.

The USDE estimates that insulating hot water heater jackets prevent standby heat loss by 25-45%. Thus, you’ll be heating your water more efficiently simply by wrapping up your hot water tank.

This is another really simple project that can pay off big over the long run.

7. Wash Clothes in Cold Water

Did you know that 90% of the energy your washer uses goes to heat the water? Yeah, it’s pretty surprising and since most American families do around 400 loads of laundry per year, switching to cold can really add up.

To put it in perspective, check out these cool stats from Treehugger.

Washing every load on the hot/warm cycle (in a top loading machine and an electric water heater) for a year is equivalent to burning about 182 gallons of gasoline in a car; in an average (19.8 miles per gallon) car, that’ll get you around 3,595 miles.

But what happens when we wash on cold? Again, Treehugger:

When you use cold water to wash, you just use energy to run the machine – about .24 kWh – without using any energy to heat the water. That .24 kWh translates to about .41 pounds of CO2 per load, or about 162 pounds

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of CO2 per year. That’s about 8 gallons of gas, or 164 miles of driving.

That’s a huge difference. We went from burning the equivalent of 182 gallons of gas using hot water, to burning just 8 gallons of cold.

8. Pack the Dishwasher

When you use the dishwasher, never ever run a half load. Pack that baby to the brim! Want to save even more? Turn off the manual “heat dry” and let your dishes air dry.

9. Hand Wash Large Pots, Pans, and Dishes

These take up a lot of room in

the dishwasher, and you’ll use the dishwasher considerably less if you wash and dry these items yourself.

10. Buy Energy Star Appliances

Energy Star rated refrigerators, washers, furnaces, and water heaters use a fraction of the energy their non-rated counterparts use. Most of the time, they’re priced competitively as well. Occasionally, you might have to pay more for an Energy Star rated product, but you’re always going to earn your money back in the long run. If you want to save on your utility bills, always look for the Energy Star logo first when buying

large appliances.

11. Cook Strategically

It takes a lot of energy to heat up your oven. If you’re cooking something small, use your toaster oven instead. I rarely use my oven anymore because my toaster oven is just so much more handy. I’ve even successfully baked cookies and pies in my toaster oven! It also leads to much quicker cooking time since toaster ovens have less area that they need to heat.

Microwaves also use a fraction of the energy as compared to your oven or stove top. Whenever you can, heat things up in the microwave to save energy.

When it comes to saving money on your utility bills, identify the items in your house that use both water and energy. Dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters are three major appliances that you may want to consider replacing with more energy and water-efficient models.

Also, remember that your air conditioning and heater usage is the biggest game changer when it comes to your utility bill. If you turn the temperature up a little bit in the hot months and turn it down a little bit in the cold months, you’ll save hundreds of dollars per year.

FINAL WORD

Heather Levin Heather Levin is a freelance writer based in Detroit, Michigan. She’s passionately committed to living green, saving money, and helping others do the same in their life

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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in July IF YOU’RE READY TO GO OUT AND BUY YOUR KIDS’ SCHOOL SUPPLIES, DON’T.

Hold off on your back-to-school shopping. It’s best to wait until August when most office-supply stores have deals.

July is a clearance month, which means if you shop around, you’re bound to find some items on clearance

— from clothes, to swimwear, to outdoor gear, to small electronics. July is one of the best months for

flying. As gas prices drop, airlines have tons of deals on summer flights. Need a new set of golf clubs? In July a lot of your favorite sports gear goes on sale (think baseball and golf ). Need a new TV? Don’t buy one in July. Most TVs are full-price in July, it’s best to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is nice and wait until November when the bargains begin. This goes for laptops too. July is not the best month to buy a laptop. Wait until August when there are back-to-school sales; the same goes for tablets and phones.

Summer Food BargainsLook no further than the taste of the season for ways to save cash during the hot months of summer. Think in terms of citrus and lighter fare in terms of your meal-time strategy. Focusing on the foods currently in season will help realize better value — when fruits and veggies are in season, the demand is higher leading to lower price points.

VEGETABLES IN SEASON NOW: Radishes, Arugula, Cucumber, Beets, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Zucchini, Garlic, Corn, Rhubarb

FRUITS IN SEASON NOW: Apricots, Plums, Cherries, Blackberries, Nectarines, Strawberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Passion Fruit, Melon, Lemon, Limes

Finding these in-season fruits and veggies at your local Farmer’s Market can greatly improve the savings, too. A recent study from the Northeast Organic

Farming Association of Vermont found that prices at farmers’ markets for conventionally grown produce items were up to 40-percent lower than their supermarket counterparts.

A big part of the cost savings comes from transportation.

In other words, the less travel time it takes for food to get to your table, the cheaper the price point. Focusing on local fare means supporting a vendor that doesn’t need as much money in gas to transport the produce.

Utilize technology to find the closest Farmer’s Market near you. Apps like Farmstand list almost 9,000 options around the world and allow shoppers to connect with markets for local produce.

BONUS: A few extra ways to save a bunch this summer:

• Grill your food to save on the electricity burned by cooling off the kitchen after cooking a big meal.

• Pack your own food before you take that long weekend getaway.

• Save foods you bought in season by freezing it for future meals. It’ll save you from paying for out-of-season prices.

Of course, once you have those in-season favorites, don’t be afraid to play with some new recipes to make use of all that fresh produce (like a watermelon soup). The key is to have some fun and get a little creative.

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LH Diet of the Month Club

Mango Ice Cream

Easy Banana Ice Cream

Blueberry Frozen Treat

Keep Your Cool: Guilt-Free Summer Treats Summertime is the best time to enjoy delicious frozen treats. But the empty calories, fat, and sugar in store-bought ice creams, popsicles, and sorbets can add up quickly.

That’s why we’ve put together these healthier options that will satisfy your craving for cool summer treats, but with less calories, sugar, and guilt than store-bought varieties.

Plus, you can feel good about knowing exactly what ingredients are going into these recipes.

All of these treats contain less than 100 calories, no more than 5 grams of fat, and less than 15 grams of sugar per serving. Enjoy!

Chocolate Cherry Chia Popsicles

Peachy Ice Cream

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EASY BANANA ICE CREAM (Dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, paleo)

Active time: 10 minutes | Yield: About 1 quart

1. Peel and slice the bananas. Place bananas on a sheet pan, and freeze for about 2 hours.

2. Blend the frozen banana slices in a food processor. Pulse a few times until well blended and you’ve achieved a smooth consistency.

3. Once the bananas look creamy and have the consistency of a soft-serve ice cream, you can enjoy it as is, or freeze overnight in an airtight container for traditional ice cream. (If you’re interested in an even better texture, use an ice-cream maker to achieve perfect ice cream.)

4. To serve, simply take out of the freezer, and scoop into a bowl.

5. Optional add-ins: toasted walnuts, macadamia, or almonds, or chopped-up dark chocolate pieces, as long as the chocolate contains over 72% of cocoa.

Click here to see how easy it is to make this delicious treat!

3 large ripe bananas (Make sure you choose sweet and soft bananas; they work much better.)

Nutrition Info: 78 calories, 1g fat, 19g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 2g fiber, 10g sugar

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHIA POPSICLES

Active time: 5 minutes | Chill/Freeze time: 1 hour to overnight | Yield: 8 popsicles

1. Blend milk, honey, cocoa, and vanilla in a blender. Add cherries and pulse until chopped.

2. Pour mixture into a bowl and stir in chia seeds, combining well. Allow mixture to sit for 15 minutes – stirring every 5 minutes.

3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for an hour or more, until seeds swell and mixture thickens.

4. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Enjoy!

1 cup pitted cherries

3-4 tbsps cocoa powder

2-3 tbsps honey

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup chia seeds

½ tsp vanilla

pinch of sea salt

Nutrition Info: 92 calories, 5g fat, 13g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 5g fiber, 6g sugar

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PEACHY ICE CREAM

Active time: 5 minutes | Cook time: N/A Yield: 4 servings

1. Combine all ingredients together and place in an ice cream maker.

2. Run ice cream maker until mixture is partially frozen and has the consistency of ice cream.

3. Keep in freezer until serving time.

2 cups 2% skim milk

2 cups frozen peaches, quickly chopped in food processor

1⁄2 cup Truvia®

1 tsp vanilla extract

BLUEBERRY FROZEN TREAT

Active time: 5 minutes | Cook time: N/A Yield: 4 servings

1. Place the frozen yogurt, banana, milk, and half of the frozen blueberries in a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

2. Pour into a shallow container and place in the freezer for 45 minutes. Use a fork and stir well.

3. To serve, scoop in a bowl, and add the other half of the frozen blueberries.

1 cup blueberry Greek yogurt, frozen

1 large banana, frozen

1 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup skim Milk

Nutrition Info: 70 calories, 0g fat, 16g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 1g fiber, 12g sugar

Nutrition Info: 110 calories, 0g fat, 25g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 2g fiber, 19g sugar

MANGO ICE CREAM

Active time: 5 minutes | Cook time: N/A | Yield: 4 servings

1. Combine the frozen mango and Truvia® in a food processor. Process until mango is roughly chopped. With the processor running, slowly pour in the half and half until fully incorporated.

2. Serve immediately, or freeze a few minutes for a firmer texture.

10 oz. frozen mango 1 tbsp Truvia® 1/4 cup half and half

Nutrition Info: 60 calories, 2g fat, 12g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 1g fiber, 10g sugar

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STAY HYDRATED – Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration (see our Page-2 article on alternate beverages that help keep you hydrated).

EAT LIGHT – Heavy meals can leave us feeling sluggish (the meat sweats are a real thing); stick with lighter fare, like salads, in the hotter climates.

NIGHTTIME COMFORT – Fill a sock with rice, tie up the loose end, freeze the sock, then

place it under the sheets to help keep cool during the night.

GET COLD FEET – Our little piggies regulate

temperature throughout the body, so dunk them in some ice

cold water and watch the magic

happen as you quickly cool off.

CHILL OUT – Wrap bottles in wet

paper towel and place in freezer for 10-15 minutes to quickly chill your beverage of choice.

FROZEN FRUIT FOR THE WIN – Toss some berries in the freezer and use the fruit instead of ice to chill water while adding a nice fruity taste to your beverage in the process.

KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY USE A CEILING FAN – Make sure the fans rotates counterclockwise during summer months to push the air down, creating a breeze and a windchill effect.

FREEZE YOUR SHEETS – This one may seem a bit odd, but placing your sheets in the freezer for 20-30 minutes before hitting the sack will do wonders to cool off your bed.

MAKE YOUR OWN A/C – Place a bowl of ice in front of an oscillating fan and enjoy as the ice evaporates while creating a cool breeze.

LIVE LIKE A VAMPIRE – Invest in darker shades, and keep them drawn closed during the day, to block out sunlight and drastically lower the room temperature to keep everything cooler.

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If you’re lacking motivation for getting out in the summer sun, here are some ideas to get you

moving.

• SCAVENGER HUNT – Make a list of pictures for the family to snap throughout your town or neighborhood (ie: “selfie with the statue on 1st Ave”) and spend the afternoon crossing the photos of your list.

• VOLUNTEER – Find a worthy cause and get to work on building homes or cleaning up the local park. It’s outdoorsy, and fulfilling to give back.

• CREATE AN OBSTACLE COURSE – Use a kiddie pool, trampoline, water slide, or even a pile of leaves or grass clippings to set up your own American Ninja Warrior style course in your backyard.

• BUILD A FORT OR A TREEHOUSE – Wrangle up some old cardboard boxes or leftover materials around the house and create a base for the kids, then play tag or capture the flag. For something less permanent, pitch a tent for an

overnight camping adventure.

• ANGRY BIRDS WATER BALLOONS – Draw out some targets in the driveway with chalk, fill up some neon balloons with water (you can even paint angry bird faces on the balloons) and let the kids take aim.

• FIELD DAY – Create some make-shift medals or trophies with friends, family and kids. Design a few olympic-style events and come up with activities like tug-of-war and three-legged races. Award the winners at the end of the day.

• NIGHTTIME BOWLING – Drop some glowsticks in water bottles to illuminate your bowling pins and use any ball around the house to let the good times roll.

• CREATE AN OUTDOOR MOVIE EXPERIENCE – You’ll need to spring for a projector, if you don’t already have one (smartphone projectors are available for less than $100). Hang up some old white sheets, wait for the sun to set to enjoy a film outside with the family. Don’t forget the popcorn.

How to Keep a Green Lawn All Summer (Without Killing Your Water Bill!) There’s a myth that in order to keep your lawn looking its best, you need to water it every day. That’s simply not true and here’s why.

The biggest mistake people make with their lawns in the heat of summer is cutting it too short. When you cut it short, you dramatically decrease your chances of having a lush, green lawn. There is a fight for the sun. If the grass doesn’t shade the weed; the weed will shade your grass. Both grass and weeds need sunlight for photosynthesis.

Another mistake we often see is people think that if they cut their grass short, they won’t have to cut it as much. That’s also not true. The shorter you cut the grass, the harder the grass blades have to work to grow again, draining them

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of sugars and vital nutrients, as well as speeding up the overall growth of the lawn.

So what should you do? Set your lawn mower on its highest or second-highest blade setting. Keeping a higher cut lawn provides four benefits: 1) more shade to the soil means less watering is required 2) deeper roots, which leads to less watering 3) thicker turf, which leads to fewer weeds 4) slower growth, which leads to less mowing. If you follow this advice your lawn will look fuller, greener, and you will use less water, saving you money this summer.

Summer Staycation & Getaway IdeasJuly signals the unofficial midway point of summer. If you haven’t yet made a getaway, it’s time to start thinking about ways to dominate the rest of summer before it comes to an end

Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to grab some much-deserved rest and relaxation — whether it’s a quick getaway, a long weekend, or even just enjoying some time close to home with a staycation. Vacations don’t have to include long flights and exhausting car rides to faraway lands that tax the bank account. Applying a little bit of creativity to the cause can keep costs low and boost fun to an all-time high.

GETAWAY IDEAS

1. Book a last-second hotel – Apps like Hoteltonight provide huge savings on last-second hotel rooms in various cities across the U.S., and even South America and Europe. The more last-minute the request, typically the cheaper the deal for you. If you are fine with being a little up in the air about your destination or where you’ll lay your head at night, this app is perfect.

2. Grab an affordable flight – It requires a little bit of an adventurous spirit, but check out Google Flights for an opportunity to find cheaper airfare on last-minute destinations and be ready to pounce.

3. Rent a house or apartment – Taking advantage of sites like AirBnB can help keep costs low and maximize space. It can also provide more of a local flare for a particular city than hotel chains can offer.

4. Offer to house sit – Mi casa es su casa, right? If a close friend or family member is about to embark on a trip for the summer, take advantage of the opportunity as a chance to house sit, and enjoy their home while they are away. Bonus if the homeowner has pets and you are willing to take care of them as a bit of a thank-you.

5. Cruise to nowhere – Many cruise lines

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offer quick one-day, two-day or three-day cruises at discounted prices. The quick trips don’t feature any ports of call, so you don’t have to worry too much about added expenses involved with touring foreign lands. Instead, it’s a long weekend that is focused on just enjoying the amenities of the ship and getting in some much needed rest and relaxation.

STAYCATION IDEAS

1. Be a local tourist – Use the occasion to actually explore some of the ins and outs and wonders of your hometown. Ever ride a tour bus through downtown or have you always wanted to take a ferry to that remote island park? This is the perfect opportunity to find some new and untraveled territory in your own backyard.

2. Take a class – Cooking classes are available in most major cities and are fun ways to learn something new in the kitchen while bonding with loved ones. The best part is that after working together to craft a gourmet meal, you typically get to eat that gourmet meal.

3. Plan a block party – If you can’t head out to the Mexican Riviera this summer, bring

the culture to you. Get together with the neighbors and plan a themed block party with music, games, and food. Toss in some activities for the kids and give everyone a reason to have some fun in the sun.

4. Go on a scavenger hunt – Come up with a list of random things around your town or even an adjacent neighborhood and get the entire family involved in the hunt. Need some inspiration? Look to Geocaching.com where members hide objects around the globe and then upload the information on their buried treasures for you and your family to find. Or, if you’re so inclined, check out Pokémon, Go.

5. Camp out (even your own backyard) – National campgrounds feature some really affordable rates for overnight stays in the park. It’s a fantastic way to explore a bit of nature, sleep under the stars, and escape the nonstop hustle and grind of the workweek.

The name of the game is to have fun and be a little adventurous. With a little bit of creativity and the use of budget-savvy resources, there are plenty of opportunities to work in that quick trip or a great staycation before the temperatures drop and the leaves start changing colors again.

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