Summertime Fun without Spending a lot

Outside is finally opening back up just in time for the Summer! It’s time to start making plans with family and friends to have a remarkable summer experience and create new memories. There are so many resources for everyone to access discount codes for theme parks, dinners, movies, and hotels for weekend getaways. Check you local newspaper, town guides, AAA and your local grocery stores.

But who is to say you have to go out of town to enjoy your summer? A great way to save more is by having family and friends come over for some backyard activities such as water slide, bouncy house, and who doesn’t love a good tradition of a family BBQ!

Even your local community has events that are taking place not just for the children, but for adults as well without a cost. Take the time to sit down with your loved ones to come up with a game plan to enjoy each other while saving and staying within your budget! You don't have to spend a ton of money to enjoy your summer. You should be creating experiences with the people you love.

Now that the world is slowly opening back up, Here are ways to be smart with their money while still enjoying themselves this time around. 

Here are some tips, tools and resources that will help:

• How to create a financial preparation plan to go over with your family and friends on summer activities. Grab free resources here. 
• Cutting down on childcare expenses and creating at-home entertainment for the children
• Finding discounts for live shows, food items, and events that are happening every day in your local community. 
• Ways to pay on credit cards to boost your credit score.
• Traveling Hacks on places to visit that won’t go over your budget. Check out episode 71 of The Money Exchange Podcast to give you tips.
• Also download as many copies of this free financial coloring books for the kiddos.

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