The great thing about summer is that you and your family can have so much fun - perhaps more than any other time of year - without spending a lot of money
in fact, if you plan correctly, summer can be one of best times of year to save money
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1. No holiday-related gifts pop up.
Once you have honored dads and graduates, technically spring, you have the whole summer without gift-giving holidays to all.
You could celebrate the 4th of July and Labor Day with barbecue and picnic, but you can go months without having to buy so much as a greeting card or a box of chocolates.
2. The wide open spaces - .. Or close
During the months of rain and snow, it was easy to go to a video arcade, the mall or the movies for fun
When the sun shines, all you need is a backyard, a board park roller or a sidewalk stroll along.
Check your local parks and recreation and zoo, as well as all state and national parks nearby.
an annual subscription often costs little more than the single entry price. You might be surprised at the wide variety of reasonably priced, fun programs for children and adults.
3. Community activities are everywhere
Plays, outdoor free concerts, street fairs, movies under the stars - .. It is amazing what happens in communities summer
Try looking in your neighborhood or online journal and let everyone in the family to choose certain activities.
4. Clothing is relatively cheap.
Summer clothes cost less than those of winter. Not only are cheaper than shorts pants and tank tops cheaper than sweaters, but no coats or gloves to buy.
If you have growing children, there is no race to the store when suddenly their legs are longer than their trouser legs, either.
5. The food is cheaper, healthier and better than ever.
If you've ever been u-picking, you are missing out on a great summer activity. You will be surprised how much you can save by going to local farms and picking berries you.
And you never get fresh fruit when you fill your rooms and you get them home.
The best thing u-picking will farmers' markets and roadside stands. The product has often been taken this morning.
With so much variety and fabulously fresh, there is no easier time to eat real food and forget about expensive, prepackaged junk.
Of course, summer is also a great time to grow your own food.
Start with something easy that gives you a quick return, like lettuce and herbs. Instead of buying cut herbs, buy living for the same price, and soon you'll be in the gardening business.
Before you know it, you will be more and more pumpkins and share tomato growing tips. It is addictive
What is your favorite summer activity
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