This week in frugal: 100+ Frugal Things to do this Summer

Blogs across the webisphere abound with fun and frugal ways to spend the summer. We’ve compiled a list to help you make the most of three months – with or without kids!

• Lemonade stands and bubble machines are two ideas from this creative list: 11 Frugal Activities to Keep Kids Busy this Summer.
• For two weeks, try a new activity each day outlined in these 14 Fun, Frugal Summer Activities.
• Buying fresh berries and sticking close to home for vacation are part of 10 Economical Ways to Enjoy the Summer.
• This list of 6 cheap summer activities is tailor-made for college students.
• Cha Ching Queen rounds up 21 free and cheap media and entertainment options for the kids.
• Go green this summer with 40 ideas to keep adults busy when the heat is on.

CRAFTS

• Kids can enjoy simple, fun crafts that will keep them busy for weeks. Jan Peterson highlights 3 to get you started.
• Get crafty with a Photo Scavenger Hunt List, Boredom Buster Boxes and more in these 5 Creative Summer Activities.
• Painting pots and Lily Pad Boats are a couple ideas from Faemom’s 7 Summer Crafts.

REGIONAL

• Research local options for summer fun with 10 Resources for Finding Free and Cheap Things to Do This Summer.
• Enjoy free access to over 100 national parks during three summer weekends.
• Houston Kids Activity Queen Megan Salch lists local summer fun options for kids.
• About.com lists Top Free Summer 2009 Events in St. Louis.

MAKING IT LAST

• The focus is on having fun together in these 5 Family Fun Night Ideas for all year long.