For the balance of the summer, plan a family craft or project night once a week.  You’ll find that the first one or two might be difficult to convince every family member to participate, but even teens and husbands will enjoy themselves once they get started.  In addition to spending quality family time together, you and your kids will save money since you won’t be going out, renting movies, or other things to fill the same time.  You’ll also be making nice things you can give as gifts, or use yourself.  Another money saver.  Add a wish to the wish tin for each family member each time they participate.  Remember to add money savings to the tin as well.