We are quickly approaching Summer and time for all things outdoors. For our little Family this means, cook outs, camping, even longer evening walks, festivals, fairs and vacations. We really try to get as much enjoyment as we can from the Season.
More than ever, all of the things we love to do will be on a tight budget. This means hitting up every free outdoor concert and family activity.
In our area, the Parks and Recreation Dept. is the go-to source for all things free & family orientated. The public library is another great source for fun with Summer reading programs for both kids and adults, Family activities and oh yeah...FREE books, movies and music.
We love having B.B.Q's with our friends and extended family and the cheapest, easiest and by far tastiest way to do this is to have potlucks. We always have the best mix of dishes, desserts and drinks. This is by far easier than the host doing all the work. Because WHO wants to spend the entire dinner party in the kitchen?!?
I can never say enough good things about walking as a Family activity. It's FREE, you bond with your loved ones and you get to really see and experience your neighborhood or town.
Vacation and camping are the bulk of where our "Summer" budget is spent. But you better believe we do it as frugally as possible! We research, plan and scheme during the dark, Winter months about our get-aways. Then book campsites, yurts, cabins, plane tickets etc. sometimes a year in advance in order to get the best rates.
I realize this is more future planning than a lot of folks can manage but we have found that if make it a priority at the beginning of each year to sit down with the new years calender and our income tax return- that the extra bit of planning goes a long way to stretching our reserves.
Here's to hoping you are dreaming up all the ways you can to make your Summer fun and frugal.
Have fun...you know we will!
More than ever, all of the things we love to do will be on a tight budget. This means hitting up every free outdoor concert and family activity.
In our area, the Parks and Recreation Dept. is the go-to source for all things free & family orientated. The public library is another great source for fun with Summer reading programs for both kids and adults, Family activities and oh yeah...FREE books, movies and music.
We love having B.B.Q's with our friends and extended family and the cheapest, easiest and by far tastiest way to do this is to have potlucks. We always have the best mix of dishes, desserts and drinks. This is by far easier than the host doing all the work. Because WHO wants to spend the entire dinner party in the kitchen?!?
I can never say enough good things about walking as a Family activity. It's FREE, you bond with your loved ones and you get to really see and experience your neighborhood or town.
Vacation and camping are the bulk of where our "Summer" budget is spent. But you better believe we do it as frugally as possible! We research, plan and scheme during the dark, Winter months about our get-aways. Then book campsites, yurts, cabins, plane tickets etc. sometimes a year in advance in order to get the best rates.
I realize this is more future planning than a lot of folks can manage but we have found that if make it a priority at the beginning of each year to sit down with the new years calender and our income tax return- that the extra bit of planning goes a long way to stretching our reserves.
Have fun...you know we will!
