The Local Rec Center, Part Duex

Most of my exercising consists of running. And since we live in the great state of Texas, I can do this outside, for 75% of the year. There are only about 3 months (Jan-Mar) that it is a little too cold to do it. I am so thankful for this, because I really don't like running on a treadmill, and the kids love to go in the stroller. Last year, a good friend gave us a 3 month gym pass, so it was perfect. But this year, we will be taking advantage of our Rec Center. They have a annual pass for a family, for about $120. I love to go to the gym and lift weights, etc. and so does BG. And since we can't really afford a membership, typically $30 a month, we will be taking advantage of what our tax dollars are already paying for. They also have a pool that only costs $1 per person to use and the kids are free! I am sure it is not as fancy as the chain gyms, but my guess is that it will fit the need! And the best thing is that it is just down the street, which drastically cuts down on the excuses!

Check into your local rec center to see what they offer!

The Local Rec Center

I started about doing posts on being frugal, not cheap, but resourceful. Then I went to my friend Erin's blog and saw that there is a frugal friday series of posts, so it will fit in perfectly!

I really wanted to get SD involved in some sort of activity outside the home since she is there pretty much all of the time with my MIL or us! I looked into gymnastics, but it was too much for my tight budget, to the tune of $30 a month! For a 2 year old! My friend told me to look at the rec centers. We live in an area that has multiple suburbs, so there are a lot of possibilities to chose from. She told me of one that is in a suburb next to mine, so I looked into it. They had a "Holiday Class" that was only 5 weeks long. I thought it would be the perfect time to try it out and see if SD liked it since it was not too long of a commitment, time or money. So we went to sign up and it cost $16!! And that is with an extra $2 since I am a non-resident. My city's rec center has them as well, but they don't start until age 3.

SD has loved doing it! She cried a little the first two times, but now, she runs over to the teacher. So for $16, she got 5 lessons, learned some gymnastics, learned how to listen to instructions and met some new friends!

The first class we didn't have any leotards, but we have since inherited some! Thanks Lins!!

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