Summer has finally arrived, school is out for the kids which means fun summer days are ahead! If you are like me, I am always trying to save money even through there is a lot of events going on in our area. Check out this list of 8 DIY ways to have fun in the backyard: Build A Fort: It’s time to go back to your childhood days and brush up on your fort building skills. Grab the kids, blankets, pillows and anything else you might need to make the perfect backyard fort. Camp Out: You don’t have to go far to find a campground this summer. Set up a tent, sleeping bags and maybe even a mini campfire and invite the whole family to camp out. Not only is this a great way to bond with the family, it won’t cost you a thing! Lawn Twister: For a fun backyard game that won’t cost more than a can of spray paint, try lawn twister! Just like the colorful game, spray large circles of paint on the grass in rows. Once it has dried, grab a twister spinner and start playing. Mini Waterpark: