We've been hearing a lot about the 'Stay-cation' this year.  That's when you 'stay' home for your vacation to save some money.  It's just the media's new word-of-the-season, but it holds some truth.  You can save a lot by staying home, but why not make the most of your time with your family?  There are some great hobbies out there that everyone can enjoy and they won't cost an arm and a leg either.

One great summertime hobby is 'stargazing'.  With the aid of a Telescope, you can see so many interesting and beautiful things.  I owned one when I was a kid and loved looking at the Moon...you could see the craters!  Telescopes today come in so many shapes, sizes and styles...it's easy to find one that can fit your needs.  You can even see details of distant planets like Mars or Venus...which is a great summer activity for the kids while they are out of school.  They won't even realize it's Science!

If you are more of a 'day' person...maybe invest in some binoculars.  They have many that have lots of features that can add to any birdwatching or beach gazing.  I think everyone should own a good pair.

Check out opticsplanet.net and you'll find all sorts of great deals on telescopes to binoculars...even some optics for those hunters out there.  They offer a 'best price guarantee' and free shipping for orders over $29.95....and everyone loves free!