The school holidays wouldn’t be complete without a vacation,
or days out - things which can soon cost a lot of money. Summer can be a tough
time when your family’s finances are a bit tight. While you want to be able to
enjoy yourselves, it can be difficult if you’re facing other financial
pressures.
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The good news is that all hope isn’t lost. If you start
making some changes now, you can save money during the break and perhaps even
afford a late summer vacation. Check out these twelve money-saving tips to help
your money have a great time this summer.
1. Stop wasting energy
Electricity bills spike during the summer months, especially
if you’ve got bored kids at home who are glued to the TV or their portable
devices. There are some simple ways to save electricity, and one place
to start is to get the kids outside more. The fresh air will do them good, and
it’ll also show them how to have fun without relying on technology.
2. Reduce your grocery bills
How much money do you spend on groceries each week? Do you
think you could cut it by a quarter or a third? It’s actually easy if you’re
willing to try it. Save money on your groceries by planning what
you’re going to eat throughout the week, buying generic instead of branded good
and buy fruit and vegetables that are frozen or pre-prepared to help you cut
food waste. Set yourself a savings challenge and put everything you didn’t
spend away.
3. Buy online
Buying products online can help you save money versus
in-store prices. Amazon is great for picking up bargains on household items,
and you won’t need to drive into town to get them either. Shopping online also
means you can pick up items you wouldn’t normally find in stores like CBD dog
treats at https://www.certapet.com/cbd-dog-treats/. Shop
around before making any purchases to make sure you’re getting the biggest
saving.
4. Take advantage of free trials
Kids complaining they’re bored? Why not take advantage of
free trials for things like Netflix, Amazon Video, and other subscription
services to keep them entertained. More often than not, you can do free trials
for different members of your household, so between you and your partner, you
could have the summer covered. Remember to put a note in your diary with the
cancellation date to make sure you don’t have to start paying the monthly
subscription.
5. Find other ways to stay cool
If you’re usually reliant on the air conditioner to keep
your home cool, your family could be spending a lot in electricity. Instead of
reaching for the button when your home gets too hot, try other ways of staying
cool instead. Keeping the curtains closed during the day will stop rooms
getting overheated while freezing a hot water bottle can help keep your bed
cool at night. Freeze some drinking bottles too so that you can drink some ice
cold water throughout the day to keep your body temperature down.
6. Walk more
Summer is the perfect time to get in shape, with more
daylight hours and better temperatures making you more likely to want to get
outside and be active. Instead of relying on your car to get from A to B, why
not walk more instead? Walking an hour to work and back is a great way to
exercise, and means you won’t need to sweat it out in the gym afterward. Walk
the dog more and get the whole family involved so that everyone enjoys the
benefits of being outdoors.
7. Keep an eye out for deals on days out
Going to theme parks and other local attractions can be a
part of the summer fun, but many activities come with an expensive price tag.
The good news is that websites like Groupon have some incredible deals to help
you save money on days out, allowing you to entertain the kids without breaking
the bank. You can also find some excellent coupons for restaurants too to help
you eat out for less.
8. Save money on luxuries
Even when you’re trying to save money, sometimes you need to
replace a used lipstick or bottle of moisturizer - which can soon eat into your
funds. Try cutting the cost of cosmetics by trying
different brands, searching for online discounts and collecting samples from
different counters. Question whether or not you really ‘need’ something and
whether or not it can wait until the end of the summer.
9. Sell things you don’t need
With more time on your hands during the summer months, you
can finally tackle the unwanted goods in your home. Why not have a yard sale to
get
rid of your unwanted items or sell things on eBay? By decluttering
your home, you’ll not only have more space and a neater house, you’ll also be
able to make some money too. Whatever you decide to do, use any money made to
go straight into your savings to help you grow them even more.
10. Get active
It can be tough to find things for the whole family to do
together during the summer, but getting active is certainly one of them. Make
the most of the sunshine by heading to the local park to enjoy a game of
tennis, football or baseball. You can have a lot of fun together for free, as
well as build your fitness up. Who knows, you might even discover a new fun family hobby you can all do together?
Saving money during the summer months can be challenging,
but if you keep your target in mind and work hard to make those savings, you’ll
get there in the end. Find ways you can save money on everyday spending to help
your money stretch further, allowing you to enjoy the summer vacation you’ve
been dreaming of. Think you’re up to the money-saving challenge? Start cutting
back on your spending today.
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Happy Tuesday lovelies! I hope ya'll are having a wonderful week so far. The weather over here has been in the high 90's the past week and I am loving it. As a SoCal girl living in the PNW, I am soaking up all the heat and the sun.
Yesterday, we took the kids on a 2 mile walk around Fort Vancouver. The kids had a blast, like always.
Today I plan on painting my son's desk and organizing our lives cause our home is a hot mess express. What are you're goals to accomplish for the week? I would love to hear them. Drop a comment below.
Have a great day.
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