Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope
Volume 2, Issue 3 2013
Letter from the Director
Finally, it looks like 2013 might have a summer, after all. Winter seemed to drag on forever, but it is warming up now, the kids are out of school and people are making plans for summer activities. If you usually take some type of vacation but are looking for money to save in your CASH account, a staycation might be something you want to consider.
Staycations are a popular alternative to the normal vacation and it can be much less expensive, involves less hassle and is usually more relaxing. Not sure what to do? Perhaps try one of these ideas …. Explore Your City or one nearby – Seek out historic sites, museums, and restaurants where you have never eaten before. Kansas communities are full of interesting places to visit. Set Up a Scavenger Hunt – Scavengers hunts require little money; they only take some planning. Children love heading out with their list( and parental supervision, if necessary) to find the items on their list. Have a prize for the winning team and the competition is on. Hit the Beach – Kansas also has a number of very nice lakes that are perfect for swimming, picnicking, and camping.
The staycation possibilities are endless. For other ideas, check out one of these websites: www. travelks. com / ThingsToDo or kansastravel. org / kansastravel. htm. A great place to start is www. Kansas. com / Kansas105 which gives at least one fun thing to do in each and every Kansas county!
No matter what you do, a staycation is a time for relaxing and being together as a family. Unplug from the TV, the Internet and even your cellphone to have fun and enjoy time with those you love. And, while you are on your staycation, take a picture and enter the STAYCATION CONTEST.
Through education and asset building, the Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope Program empowers low to moderate income households to achieve financial self-sufficiency by teaching new habits of financial responsibility.