28 Simple Hacks to STAY FRUGAL in Summer - Home & Play

Summer is a wonderful time to embrace frugal living, enjoying the season's beauty without overspending. Learning how to save money during these warmer months involves adopting strategies that reduce costs on everyday necessities like cooling and transportation. Emphasizing simple, sustainable choices helps keep expenses low while enhancing the overall quality of life.
When saving money in the summer, dining and entertainment provide ample opportunities for frugality. You can have a fulfilling summer experience without the hefty price tag by prioritizing outdoor activities and local events. Growing your produce and finding creative ways to enjoy your surroundings are essential money-saving tips for 2024.
Frugal tips are not just about cutting costs but also about enhancing your lifestyle. By shifting focus to more meaningful, cost-effective activities, you can discover new hobbies and interests that align with a simple living mindset. This approach reduces unnecessary spending and encourages a deeper appreciation for the little things.
Adopting frugal hacks such as using community resources, minimizing transportation expenses, and embracing a slower pace of life can significantly impact your financial well-being. These practices involve making intentional choices and prioritizing long-term savings over short-term convenience.
Slow living during the summer means enjoying each moment and savoring the season’s offerings without the rush. This mindset encourages a more deliberate approach to spending, focusing on experiences and activities that bring genuine joy and satisfaction.
Frugal living tips with a big impact involve making mindful decisions that prioritize simplicity and sustainability. By embracing a frugal lifestyle, you can enjoy the summer to its fullest while keeping your finances in check. You can achieve a balanced and fulfilling life that aligns with your financial goals through intentional, thoughtful choices.
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[@user-gk5ch5xj7p]

We didn't have a drier when we moved into this house in 71. We put clothes on hangers and hung them on the shower curtain rod. Also figured out how to hang a wash line between the bedrooms in the hallway.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Great idea!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Chilly up north, but evening fireside chats (snacks & beverages from homestead) with friends. Add popcorn & a movie shown on the garage door, priceless. 😊

[@shehnazahmad5213]

Hi, I am in JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦. We are in the middle of winter. Our winter are way lighter then in the USA, EUROPE. We here very few people use dryer. We use clothing rack in the apartment and but are complex they allow us. Our homes here we use tile, marble to keep our home cooler. Bcs, here winter only max 4 months. Thank you for sharing Lots ❤

[@barbolson8768]

Hi Sarah, according to Google: During summer months, your ceiling fan blades should be set to spin counterclockwise. When your ceiling fan spins quickly in this direction, it pushes air down and creates a cool breeze. I had to chuckle when you mentioned watching Shakespeare in the park, while your husband was people watching. Great hacks Sara, thank you.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks for the info! My sweet husband doesnt really get the Shakespeare thing. But he's a good sport!

[@cindyneal5580]

I so love my sheets & towels done on the clothes line ..

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Me too!!!!! Sheets and towels feel amazing when dried in the gorgeous sunshine.

[@zac1375]

I have bird feeders in my yard, and the neighbors weren't very pleased when their kids had a trampoline. Bird droppings on bed linens don't sound very comfortable.

[@user-lh1sw4tu1k]

We live in a small town rural area. We love to go to different festivities in nearby towns. My hubby is a veteran and they put on a huge free picnic for Vets and families.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I just love our small town! I'm trying to convince my husband to join the pie eating contest we are having here on Juky 4th!

[@zac1375]

I can vouch for "blackout curtains"! Pennsylvania's week-long heat wave started yesterday with 94°. Although I have central A/C, a severe storm (microburst?) knocked out electricity after 5:00 p.m. Despite not having electricity (air conditioning) for about 18 hours, the house stayed relatively "cool"!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

OH NO! They really do help!

[@carolwintx8248]

The black out curtains is a huge saver and makes the house so much more comfortable

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Totally agree!

[@cynthiadies9055]

I was cooking something in my crockpot on the patio today and giggled when you mentioned it! I live in Arizona. Today's high where I live was 112 and it's currently 96 at 9:10pm. June is the hottest month where I live. I will definitely use some of these ideas for outdoor activities when it cools off in late October. Until then, I will continue to cook on the patio!

[@stacyhamilton1421]

I live in Scottsdale, but never thought of using the crockpot on the patio. We use the grill a lot. Not loving the humidity now on top of the heat. 🔥

[@flohough1870]

The ceiling fan reverse is so in the summer months you push the cold air to the center of the room since cold air "falls" to the floor. Hot air rises so then you want the blades to push the hot air up towards the ceiling causing it to move and then circulate through the room. My dad was an HVAC engineer. Hope that made sense!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

THANKS! Made perfect sense!

[@susanlamott9629]

Fans, vents and curtains. I grew up where it was hot and dry in the summer with no A/C. Run those fans. If it's way too hot and you are just pushing hot air around put a bowl of ice in front of it. Vents. Use those vents. I'm taking about the ones under the house Open them in the hot months, also when taking a shower turn on that vent. Curtains, if you can use black out curtains they really do help lower the temperature. 2:50 Screens. If you can open those windows at night if the temperature is lower at night. Oh and run appliances like washer and dw at night. :) Hope this helps someone :)

[@ginnytalbert2524]

I make my own coldbrew coffee and i think it tastes better than getting it at other places and paying $7. Local grocers had bags of coffee marked down so I bought enough for all summer plus some pumpkin spice coffee for fall. All of them had great expiry dates, next year. double win.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

That is awesome! I love a great deal!

[@micheleplante8010]

well thank you I learned good tips

[@corbindaniels990]

Hi Sarah. Here in Texas in my area anyways, our public libraries always have summer activities. Games, Movies, Magic Shows, Themed events, reading competions. All free that is as frugal as you can get. Thank you for all you do i sure enjoy watching and learning.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I love this and I just love libraries!

[@Ecolomia1]

Yo salgo a caminar con mis hijos, buscamos ramas y otro día, esas mismas ramas las usamos para asar carne. Agradezco tus ideas

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@mompofelski4191]

Our city hall has a gallery to showcase local artists (changes out monthly) Free of course. I LOVE the idea of a photographing contest! (I'm thinking of taking my older granddaughters and having them do this - you could make a memory scrapbook that way.) In the hotter months you may want to do your outdoor hikes, etc. early in the day. One summer I had my granddaughters & we went to a citypark that had a paved area with built in sprinklers and fountains and automatic buckets that filled up and dumped - they shyed away from getting dumped on UNTIL I offered a dollar for each time they would get dumped on - and of course I took photos - some of the best. My husband enjoys "birding" at local parks with my grandson who loves birds - grab some binoculars and head out.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Such great ideas!

[@carolined3058]

gardening is an adventure

[@colleenwebster8762]

You do not even need two fans if you have two windows. If you have one facing out it pulls the air from outside in creating circulation.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Nice! Thanks!!

[@cynthia57169]

Helps immensely if one faces west and the other faces east. Catches prevailing winds.

[@Beth-vy1wj]

Like you, we go to free nature preserves in the area. We go out to lunch as a special treat once in a while, and the kids look forward to it because it's out of the ordinary. I plan to get my family involved in some house projects this summer, like painting the bathroom. Not expensive, but something we can do together and appreciate the outcome!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

House projects...the never ending list. Thanks so much for watching!

[@debrap7137]

Living in the humid south, most of these outdoor activities aren't pleasurable. Heat index this weekend -105°F. Too hot during the day for anything that doesn't include water and mosquitoes will eat you up during evening outdoor activities. Thank goodness for our free splash pad for the kids!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Oh absolutely! I assume those in hotter areas treat summer like we treat winter. Stay inside and look at how pretty it is through the window! We are even experiencing a bit of a heat wave here, too.

[@user-mw2cf3jf3c]

Winter here in Australia 🥰❤️👍 Great tips🙏

[@irisballard157]

I would say going out and volunteering is a great way to have some free fun. You can help at plays, different events, farmer markets, library sales, etc. It a good experience. Get to talk with different people and usually they feed you or give you a t-shirt, etc.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

YES! Love this!

[@AnonymooseCanadian]

Super list! I'm glad you mentioned gardening. It can bring so much joy and plants can add to curb appeal too. 💚 I am slowly working on a shade garden and have been fortunate enough to receive split up hostas (for free) from family/friends. (I watch for hosta sales too ...😉) I recently transplanted wild strawberries and wild violets (which are native species here) from family members' lawns where they were unwanted, to fill in as non-invasive ground cover at our home. It will take some time but it is coming along and the process is part of the fun. Happy Summer to you and yours! 🌞

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

My mama says gardening is her therapy!

[@sandraboose3686]

Loved this video!❤

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@wandahall4435]

Great job Sarah ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@ClaireLeslie-eu4tl]

You’re so intelligent!

[@thebusybees2006]

Thanks for the tips

[@HollyHobbie-ll8nq]

Great ideas. For kids: write out a list of things they will find in nature and assign a point value for how rare they are. Hand your kids a bag and take them on a scavenger hunt to find one of each. If someone finds them all they pick a treat to have when you get home or something like that.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Great idea! And so much fun with the grandkids!

[@ros8986]

Kids - teach (or learn with your kids) crafts. it is so empowering for kids to actually be able to make things. This includes cooking/baking.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Love this!

[@jennieleigh9443]

Great video

[@stacyhamilton1421]

I have drying racks in our garage for the clothes. I have allergies, so I can't hang them outside on a line. I live in AZ and they dry super fast in the garage on racks.

[@jenkooper8647]

Helpful tips!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks for watching!

[@loriloristuff]

No, you do NOT need special coffee to make cold brew. I make cold brew as a matter of course. I use 2-quart (I think?) Ball jars, coffee that's on sale, a grinder to get a medium grind, water, cheap paper filters, and rubber bands to hold the coffee in the filters. I let it steep overnight, with a smaller jar used as a weight to hold down the coffee packets. Yes, I've thought about buying a cold brew machine. I like my method. I started using it because I wasn't sure if I would continue to make it. But I make a batch every few days. And I'm kind of stubborn about the whole frugal thing. I've used every coffee from name brands to Aldi. As far as kids go- I'm going to disagree. Kids do not need a programmed summer; in fact, they need to experience a little boredom and the chance to figure out how to use their free time.

[@jbalconi9903]

I was taught to use a coffee press, leaving the plunger up aa it steeps overnight. Plunge it in the morning and pour.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks so much! Great tip!

[@bryantlautzenheiser3676]

I used to run a coffee shop & we brewed coffee & put in container to cool & then put into fridge. We added flavors, milks/creams to make specialty cold coffee's. As far as kids---have few scheduled activities (zoo, pool days, activities) but give kids free time to play(be kids). I do encourage reading fun books/magazines to keep reading/literacy from regressing.

[@ros8986]

you can use reflective film on windows. There is a type of film that is temporary. I have not used it but I have seen it.

[@juliemoore6957]

Hot air rises. Cold air drops. Ceiling fans can draw the air up or push the air down. You can change the direction depending on the season.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks!!

[@barbaradarragh5337]

Because cold air goes down the fan will stir that cool air in winter hot air goes up the fan the other way does reverse hot air gets pushed down to keep the air that is warm coming down

[@annazudis9850]

I brew coffee whatever I don't drink I put in my container for my cold coffees.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

So smart! Great tip!!