Frugal Family: Keep You and the Kids Busy for Cheap

We’re only into the second week of summer. Your family isn’t bored already, are they?

Before you answer that, check out our five local deals below. We have savings that will keep the kids safe and occupied, and you sane.

For $5 a person, you can shuffle the kids over to the local recreation center for activities that will keep them entertained all day long. Got one drum player and one basketball player? There’s a spot for them both here.

Teach your kids about nearby nature and habitats and take them every other Saturday to a local reserve. Nature walks are free for all and you may end up learning something, too!

If you’re in the military and love water activities, take today to sign up for a paddleboarding class. It’s the last day you’ll get a 10 percent discount for the lesson.

For the moms-to-be around Imperial Beach, we’ve got a cheap pedicure to help you feel pampered and a discounted photoshoot to capture this special moment in your life.

Don’t forget that you are a big part of this column. Seen any summer-y savings or diminished-dollar discounts around Coronado? Add them to our comment box below!

Make sure you check with each merchant for additional information!

1.

Deal: Become a member for only $5 and enjoy the benefits of the IB Sports Park and Recreation Center, like the game room, music lessons, skate park, sports facilities and the music room.

Good through: Ongoing

2.

Deal: Go for a nature walk and learn about plant adaptations and native animal habitats—all for free!

Good through: Ongoing, second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

3. SUP CORONADO

Deal: Military get 10 percent discount

Good through: June 2011 (Book today!)

4.

Deal: Get a maternity shoot half-off

Good through: August (or when photographer has her baby!)

5.

Deal: A manicure goes for only $9 at this salon, with a pedicure only costing you $13. Get them together and you pay $21.

Good through: Ongoing