Frugal Friday: picnic in the park

Last weekend some friends invited us to a picnic / BBQ in the park. I'd forgotten what a fun adventure this was for kids (and what a cheap adventure it would be for us!).

We got there early and scored a spot near the playground which was nice because the grown ups could sit and chat while the kids played, yet we were still close enough to keep an eye on them.

There was so much good food - smoked ribs, heavenly chocolate cake - and many laughs were had. The kids were worn out and slept like angels that night (and I may have fallen asleep on the couch!).

Frugal summer fun at it's finest!