save moneysummersaving money this summer: how to enjoy frugal family-friendly fun

Saving Money This SummerHow to Enjoy Frugal Family-Friendly Fun

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INTRODUCTION

• Summer is here! • Now that the kids are off school, they need

to be looked after and kept entertained.• But how can you manage this without

spending a small fortune?• It’s possible if you plan ahead.


1: BUDGETING TO SAVE MONEY IN THE SUMMER

• Your first step to a fun but frugal summer is to set a budget. Knowing how much you can afford and how much things cost can help you predict what you will need for the next couple of months while the kids are out of school. They will need to be fed several meals a day and entertained at home, sent to camp, want to go on vacation, and so on.


2: FINANCIAL LESSONS FOR YOUR CHILDREN THIS SUMMER

• One of the best ways to enjoy frugal family fun is with age-appropriate financial lessons.

• The summer can be fun and educational too. Use homeschooling maths lessons and give them real-life experience in earning and managing money.


3: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES THIS SUMMER

• Feeding the kids 3 meals a day plus snacks when they are home can all start to add up.

• A trip to you local farmer’s market for fresh produce can help cut costs

• Skip the takeaway-cook yourself once a week and package things up into your own heat and eat meals


4: GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD THIS SUMMER

• One way to enjoy the summer weather and save money on food is to starting your own vegetable garden

• It is a fun and interesting hobby• What kid doesn’t like to dig in the dirt? And

there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing the fruits (and veggies!) of you work


5: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS THIS SUMMER

• Electric bills can go through the roof in the summer as you try to keep cool

• Set the thermostat a degree or two warmer• Invest in timed light switches if the kids are

constantly leaving the lights on• Invest in heavier curtains for the rooms that get

direct sunlight• Use fans to keep the air circulating


6: HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SUMMER DRIVING COSTS

• As soon as summer comes, the gas goes up, making driving anywhere more expensive

• Plan all your trips carefully so you can take care of chores all at the same time and not drive back and forth a lot

• Make sure your car is in good condition so it isn’t guzzling gas


7: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ONSUMMER CLOTHING

• The kids grow so fast, they will never wear out any of their clothing.

• They might hate the idea of hand me downs, but the truth is they will only need them for a couple of months

• If all your kids have outgrown them, take them to a swap shop to get what you need


8: CHILD-RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE SUMMER

• If you will be working in the summer and don’t have a lot of vacation time, you will need to arrange child care.

• You could take it in turns with family and friends

• Summer camp can be one of the most affordable solutions


9: INEXPENSIVE SUMMER VACATION IDEAS

• If you can’t afford to take a trip, or really don’t have the time, a summer staycation can be fun, interesting, and educational depending on where you go

• Also try the beach, park, a picnic, a BBQ, a visit to a water park or theme park, and so on. Look online for deals and discounts


10: INEXPENSIVE SUMMER PARTY IDEAS

• Everyone loves a party• One or more of your family members might

have a summer birthday• A block party is a nice way to connect with

your neighbors• If everyone contributes something, everyone

can have frugal fun together


CONCLUSION

• If you’re dreading the idea of summer because you’re worried about the cost of everything, it’s time to master the art of frugal family fun by planning your summer activities, teaching kids about money, and looking for ways to live better for less.

• Here’s to your best summer yet!


FURTHER READING

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