Don’t be distracted by things
you cannot afford. Remember,
bills first and fun later.
Don’t be afraid to say “no”
sometimes. You may have to
turn down invites, trips, and sale
items.
Stay focused and cease from getting
distracted. Keep in mind your budget
and savings goals set in place already.
Don’t be distracted by things you
cannot afford. Remember, bills first
and fun later.
Don’t be afraid to say “no”
sometimes. You may have to turn
down invites, trips, and sale items.
There is no need to be embarrassed
or too prideful to say no. Allowing
your feelings to have control will
cause you to spend too much money.
Instead of worrying about not being
able to afford a bigger summer, be
thankful and give praise for the
things you are able to afford and do
this summer.
Have a party or BBQ, but have your
guests bring a dish, dessert, or side.
Take a stroll in a couple dollar stores
for decorations, utensils, flatware,
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and shop deals at the grocery store
for condiments and meals.
Grocery stores usually have great
summer deals. You can plan your
meals around what you get on sale to
help you save on food for the party
and your monthly grocery list.
Prep meals for during the week and
pack meals and snacks when you go
on road trips or attend local
attractions. Most of the time during
the summer you will be on the go
and things may happen sporadically
at times. Instead of acting on impulse
and choosing fast food, you should
eat at home, take a snack, and limit
eating out to special days (2x a
month, 2x a week, etc.).
Even though you’re having fun, you
can still save on bills. Saving on one
expense will help you to have more
money to go towards your summer
fun. Saving on the energy bill is one
variable expense that you can save
on during summer.
You can save on electricity by buying
curtains, a good fan, and using the
A/C more in the mornings and
evenings. Utilize your fan and
curtains more during peak
temperature hours to decrease the
load of your A/C unit.