Make Summer Activities Affordable
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Living frugally definitely has its challenges in the summer. With the nice weather comes expensive outdoor activities like concerts, golfing, and drive in movies (yes, they still exist). You don’t have to stop taking part in these in order to stay within your summer budget, rather with a little planning, you’ll find many, if not all the things you enjoy doing in the summer are affordable. Here are three examples of what I enjoy doing in the summer that seem expensive but can be made affordable:
Golfing
You either hate it or love it and for those that love it actually hate it. Golf is one of those sports that for the time it takes to play, is a great value. However, depending on where you live and your taste for courses, can be extremely expensive. One great way to save on golf is to pick a course you enjoy playing but isn’t outrageous in price and buy a membership at the beginning of the year. If you’re going to play a lot, memberships can save you hundreds of dollars over a summer, and help you feel less guilty for playing all the time as well.
After peak hour golfing is another great way to save. Most courses will offer reduced priced rounds after a certain time. Some courses twilight prices start around 4-6pm. Take advantage of the milder conditions at night and save a few bucks at the same time. Don’t forget to take your own beverages onto the course.
Baseball Games
If you are lucky enough to live close to a city that has a MLB team, baseball is a great way to enjoy the nice summer days while not busting your budget. I know what you are thinking, baseball beers are $8 and tickets are $30. Both are true, but many people ignore the $5-8 seats. These seats can usually be purchased the day of the game and at the box office, which allows you to bypass paying the outrageous Ticketmaster fees. It is also worth checking if your city has one of the affiliated minor league teams. These games are much cheaper to attend and are surprisingly fun.
Fishing
To fish in most states for the entire summer cost around $30 and assuming you already own the fishing gear makes fishing a great summer bargain. Take a cooler with to save on food and drinks and catch your supper – another great reason to fish! $
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