The Frugal Life: The Simple Path to Living a Good Life on a Budget by Michelle Stewart

Author:Michelle Stewart
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Self-Help Guide
Publisher: Unique Vision Press
Published: 2013-01-25T07:00:00+00:00

How to Save Money on Activities

Family, couple, and individual fun doesn’t always revolve around food. We have some friends who take their kids to see a movie every couple of weeks, and that ends up costing them $1,000 or more every year. Other activities include dates, concerts, and family outings. Although we cut back on these things to save money, there are times when getting out and about with your friends and family is important. Sharing entertainment can improve relationships and reduce stress. Here are a few tips for saving money while you enjoy yourself with friends and family.

Do It at Home When Possible

Enjoying your family doesn’t always mean getting out. In fact, a lot of the things you can do out are things that you can have just as much fun doing in. My brother-in-law lives nearby and we have a get-together every few weeks that involves junk food and a movie. Since we don’t generally eat that kind of food, it ends up being a treat for everyone, and was especially fun when my kids were younger. We would go to the store and pick out a box of candy for everyone. The same box of candy that cost $4 to $6 at the theater is available for about 98 cents at Walmart. I would make theater-style food like nachos or hotdogs, as well as popcorn. I bought reusable plastic cups with lids and used brown paper lunch bags to serve popcorn in. The theater nights were so fun, my kids invited their friends as they got older and asked to have movie nights in our home.

Here are some other ideas for in-home entertainment.

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