15 Frugal Ways to Have a Sensational Summer

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No matter what time of year you’re reading this, warm weather is always closer than you think!

Here are fifteen ways you can have a sensational summer without sliding into more debt.

Read a New Book

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Basking in the sun with a good book is back on the menu! Take advantage of it while you can by getting tucked into a good story.

Start Your Dream Garden

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Gardening is fulfilling, engaging, and frankly, pretty time-consuming, so it’s a fantastic way to enjoy the dog days of summer.

Play With Chalk

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Remember hopscotch and how fun that was? Why not play with some friends or your family? Or let your creative juices flow and put a smile on the face of anyone walking by.

Grill More

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Cooking is always a wise, frugal activity. But since it’s nice out, spend more time grilling out, maybe even hosting a potluck with some friends!

Spend Time in the Park

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Your local park has never been more inviting than in the summer months, so go explore, maybe bring a picnic lunch, and have a pleasant, inexpensive afternoon.

Find Free Events

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There are many more free outdoor events in the summer you can check out; be warned that some could end up being expensive if you aren’t careful.

Enjoy a Parade

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Summer is also the perfect time for a parade! See if any are happening in your area throughout the summer and make a day of it. You could get some free candy out of it!

Go Hiking

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As long as you pack properly, hiking in the summer is a phenomenal way to enjoy nature in full swing, get some exercise, and spend time with friends and family — or go it alone, as long as you know where you’re going!

Head To The Beach

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Make a day trip to the beach. You only need sunscreen, snacks, a swimsuit, and a towel.

Go Camping

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Camping doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you already have the gear. Don’t want to shell out dough for the campsite? Try camping in your backyard!

Host Game Nights

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This is an even better tip if you have space to entertain outside but have people over or enjoy some games with your family on a beautiful summer evening.

Hit Up The Farmer’s Markets

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Farmer’s markets aren’t always cheaper than going to the grocery store. Still, the quality can often be worth the trade-off, and it’s a great way to get your hands on some fabulous summer produce.

Explore

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Since spending more time outside (unless it’s sweltering hot) will be more tolerable, why not take the opportunity to get to know your city a bit more? Go for a walk and see what you find.

Exercise Outdoors

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Want to rekindle your love for running or biking? If you stay hydrated, enjoy the entire summer experience by exercising outside.

Stay In

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Sometimes, it’s too hot to go out, and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with staying in, watching a movie or your favorite show, and vegging out once in a while, especially if you’ve spent a long day in the sun.

7 Frugal Habits of Millionaires

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Most people think millionaires aren’t all frugal, but did they ever stop to wonder how millionaires got so rich in the first place?

Maybe, just maybe, they started out with modest, frugal lifestyles to get to their millionaire status. Here are some ways in which millionaires lead their lives to live up to their millionaire rankings.

7 Frugal Habits of Millionaires

I’m Frugal: Here Are My Top 30 Frugal Living Tips to Save Money

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I’m super frugal, and one of my passions is sharing my frugal living tips with everyone.

Here are some of my absolute favorite frugal tips to help you get started on your journey to frugal living.

I’m Frugal: Here Are My Top 30 Frugal Living Tips to Save Money

15 Things That Are No Longer Worth It Because of How Expensive They Have Become

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Everything comes with a hefty price tag these days. From indulgences to essentials, the cost of living keeps rising. We used to consider certain items affordable options, but now they’ve become so expensive that they’re no longer worth it. Here are 15 things that have lost their affordability and make us wonder if they are worth it!

15 Things That Are No Longer Worth It Because of How Expensive They Have Become

28 Practical Ways Frugal People Save Lots of Money

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Saving money doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to life’s little indulgences. With a few smart tweaks, you can stash away cash for that dream vacation, rainy day fund, or splurge-worthy purchase without feeling like you’re on a constant budget patrol.

Think of it as a side hustle that pays off without the extra hours. Whether you’re looking to conquer debt or simply boost your bank account, these tips are guaranteed to put more money in your pocket, painlessly.

28 Practical Ways Frugal People Save Lots of Money

14 Ridiculously Random Tips That Could Save You Lots Money

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Want to save some money? There are so many ways to save money that are published in articles all day, every day.

It can be tiring to sort through them and find the ones that work for you, so we decided to scour the internet and find some of the best ones to share with you. But we couldn’t decide which ones to share with you, so we just decided to share the ones we liked, which means that these are pretty random!

14 Ridiculously Random Tips That Could Save You Lots Money

 

 

Author: CJ Darnieder

Bio:

CJ is a writer and musician from Chicago.  When he’s not practicing the divine art of stoicism, focusing on achieving a deafening inner quiet, or attempting to reconcile with the inherent powers of the universe, he loves to cook!

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