How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Summer Expenses

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In this video, we'll help you prep for summer expenses, some of which you may be overlooking, and provide practical tips to help you save hundreds of dollars … so you enjoy the season without breaking the bank.
The more you manage summer expenses, the more time you have for fun in the sun. Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and making memories, but it can also bring a slew of additional costs that add up quickly.
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[@wrigs4prez]

My husband and I just purchased solar in cash - so we will be running the AC on blast all summer for free!

[@Joce123]

Free except for the money that you spent to buy the unit???

[@wrigs4prez]

@@Joce123we budgeted for it and it’s an improvement to our home and ups the value 😎

[@pandafeets]

I'm in Liverpool UK and your library tip in a previous video has helped me to help others, I'm a big reader so do use the library but hadn't thought there would be events at our local one, the city one has free yoga I've been to that, but the local one (I checked because of you guys) has dance classes for the over 50s a boardgames club, a knit and natter group, two chess clubs and a kids coding and crafts club, and of course storytime! I volunteer at a community cafe which provides a cooked meal on Tuesdays and the library has been promoting us and we have been promoting the library and lots of people (some on the edges) have been able to benefit from that. This is a long message! We have great free events in our city especially over the summer, off season holidays are so cheap here in the UK. We take £49 four day Monday to Friday caravan park holidays with a company called Haven, they are nicer than they sound and located in coastal areas or the countryside but also are great hubs for visiting the area, Wales and it's castles for example. Thanks for helping us save money. We love your videos. We don't need Central air in Northern UK not yet anyway!

[@emmawilkins5755]

Tip from England here! If you are travelling away be sure to fill up with petrol in your home town. The petrol prices at motorway petrol stations are so much more expensive. Same on the return journey, fill up before you leave the town you were staying in. This could save up to £20.

[@juliemoore6957]

I use to make a giant slip and slide from a big plastic drop cloth from the hardware store! Add a hose and some cheap bubble bath, and the kids can skip their bath that night! Great fun! We used tent stakes to stake it down in the yard.

[@SherryEllesson]

JUST missed the premier (I waited until temps cooled down before baking breakfast cookies - I showed them on FaceBook) When my son was little, I used to take him to a place near our airport (Theo Francis Greene in Rhode Island) and park near the end of a runway. He LOVED watching planes take off & land.

[@tamara1565]

my parents did that with us in the 70's. good memories

[@SherryEllesson]

@@tamara1565 Yep - early 70s for my boy and me.

[@Jackie_W82]

Great tips! I might be guilty of never taking a vacation since I'm so lazer focused on paying off my mortgage. To save on my electric costs, I converted my smallest spare bedroom into a pantry and installed a window A/C unit that operates at 68 degrees to keep my food and medicines from spoiling. The rest of my house stays under 80 degrees in the hottest weather so I'm comfortable with no A/C as long as the ceiling fans are working. I don't run the clothes dryer either as I have an outdoor clothes line that I adore. It really helps keep the house cool as well. Next, I'm budgeting for a small propane BBQ next so that I can cook outside. I tend to batch cook large meals and freeze the leftovers when the weather is more mild

[@barbname2153]

I went to our local home show at the fair grounds. 3 cans of food was the cost to get in. I actually won A Big Green Egg Smoker. Enter everything

[@IndyRommelCo]

I enter everything. I won #4 Degree deodorants @ Dollar General . Each priced @ $4.50 & up . 😁😁 Use coupon apps for money back . Recently @ Dollar General they had Stem mosquito spray $2.63 & there was a Cashback $2.50 on #3 bottles . Coupon Coupon Coupon to save . 💰

[@PeterVanDeMotter]

One free event, that happens only every 17 years. is the cicada emergence. Various locations in the midwest.

[@LoriFidler-v9b]

Don't have central air. All so try cooking in the evening when it's starting tp get cooler. Then reheat the next day.

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

I cook in the morning for dinner & put in the refrigerator.

[@lynnbrown9164]

We have a park near us that every Wednesday night during the summer they have cover bands for pop groups and it's free to get in. You an only bring in a bottle of water because they sell it there as well as alcohol , sodas, and some food. The concerts and parking are all free. This past Wednesday we saw The Crystal Ship, a cover band for the Doors. They were great!

[@militaryhomes6292]

We went to a museum today and they had a book I was interested in. It was $20. I went and looked on eBay and was able to get the book for $8. It's a used copy but I don't mind that. Also if we plan on seeing a movie we go to the drive ins. They have a discount day and we save a few bucks. Also they allow you to bring in your own snacks!

[@MegaBpop]

Thanks for the ebay idea!!

[@militaryhomes6292]

@DC-cd5tv they aren't all gone NY! I'm from western NY there is one in Lockport (transit) that's still running and one near Medina ( Sunset). Just go to Google maps and type in drive ins. You might be surprised what pops up.

[@nzmoneykarma]

I'd love to go to a drive in- such a fun American thing to be able to do. We have movies in the park- bring a blacket and picnic basket etc

[@sandrabryan9106]

We always take advantage of just before and just after peak season rates. For example I just looked up the room rates for Manning Park Resort in the Cascade mountains, British Columbia, Canada. Next week, we can get a mid week rate for a standard room with a king size bed for $119/night ($86.59 USD),but in a month from now it is $179/ night ($130 USD). For a standard cabin it is $239/night ($174 USD)vs a month later $429 ($312 USD). We split the cost with another family (daughter and 2 grandchildren) and rented a cabin (sleeps 8) previously a week before the peak season started. We also took only one vehicle, took our own food (meal planned), and did free extras such as sight seeing and activities such as canoeing and fishing, Othello Tunnels, lookout points and local waterfalls. It is the Canadian part of the Pacific Coast Trail and has many hiking routes within the park itself.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I'm originally from Saint martinville Louisiana,and it is hot and really, really humid all the time.

[@traceydufault297]

Here in ny state the toll booths are gone you drive on thruway as you approach what used to be a booth there it'll take a picture of your vehicle and license plate then you get a bill in the mail😊

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I actually have a separate slot in my travel category for tolls. I break travel down into tolls, parking, car maintenance, car repair, gasoline, AAA, car insurance, car gadgets (but I try to stay away from those.) Voice of experience: hide away your toll coins when you're not in the car. I'm sure you already know that. I only lost 83¢, but it was still a bit traumatizing. It wasn't the amount of money; it was the fact that someone got in to get it. As always, I love your videos! Keep up your great work of guiding us along frugal ways and saving money!!! 😊❤

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

One summer we hosted Friday Night S'mores. We provided the fire and roasting sticks and everyone brought their own s'more fixings. It made for a low cost fun night. You could do something similar with an ice cream potluck where everyone brings an ice cream and a topping; or even a BYO burger/hot dog/meat and we provide the grill. There are many ways to have fun with friends that doesn't break the budget!

[@nzmoneykarma]

An ice cream potluck is a super idea- we are in the depths of winter in NZ but I am going to remember that one for summer! Thanks 🙂

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

@@nzmoneykarma lol! Yeh, ice cream in winter might not be fun. What about a themed potluck? You could pick the theme (Italian, Mexican, Stew, etc) and provide the main course, and friends bring all the sides?

[@SeanJohns-ze8ie]

I'm so tired of being stuck in one place. I wish I could travel more, but it's just so expensive!"

[@RoseBalerus]

I completely agree! I've been wanting to visit Europe for years, but it's hard to save up enough money.

[@jaybinnebose5834]

I do most of my cooking outside on the grill. I also have a gas cooktop for camping that I use along with an outdoor deep fryer. If I must use the oven I plan for it and make sure I am doing it so that it has the least impact on the temperature of the house.

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

We try our hardest to also avoid toll roads. Most places in Tx you just drive thru the unmanned booth, and then state sends you a bill.

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

Hi everyone !

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Keep the air conditioner clean and properly maintained Same with fans. Start thinking about the cold weather now. Make sure the heater, fireplace, chimney,etc are in proper condition. Order the firewood now,when it's cheaper.same with oil.

[@lynnoorman2144]

I have just bought in a load of wood for my wood burner that was on special offer. Same mind set!!

[@HoneyBee-pc3xi]

Yes! Day trips! I call them "Mini Adventures". I often ask others for suggestions. Saturday I went exploring to find a Bistro and Cidery a librarian had recommended. A beautiful spot way out in the country with plenty of picnic tables and parking. A staff lady wrote out directions for a scenic backroads drive very nearby: hills, hairpin turns, picturesque villages, badlands -- and all within an hour and a half of home. Just followed "word of mouth" tips. Great fun.

[@UndertheMedian]

Sounds lovely!

[@tamara1565]

I accidentally took a toll road in my work vehicle and got off asap...I was mortified..... not a toll road girl. My boss just laughed. A little goofy but I had never used a toll road until then ... 30 years of driving and nope I refused to take them.

[@einat1622]

You don't have to have central air conditioning. If you are staying in one part of the house, having a local AC unite is more efficient (I'm not talking about portable AC).

[@danielabenhaim4279]

I love your videos with advice. I heard you talking about paying for tolls. You can SAVE 25% on tolls if you pay for a sun pass that you stick on your windshield! It makes a difference for us. We live in Raleigh and sometimes we drive thru tolls. My parents live in Miami and when we drive there we go through a lot of tolls. 🙌 Thanks again for all of you advice! Audrey in Raleigh!

[@Joe-ny2up]

Planting trees on the south side of your house can shade your home, particularly the SW corner for that afternoon heat. Obviously depending on the size/type of tree/house it may be 5-10 years before it has a notable impact. Trees on the north side of your property will have less value for shade, but may be valued by a neighbor.

[@cathylingo9521]

Gotta love those senior discounts!

[@lynnhager7763]

Thats one good thing about getting old! Lol

[@ivorywilliams7110]

Can you give advise on swamp coolers on how to save please

[@kimberlystrickland189]

I live in the deep south of Alabama, but not in the coastal area. We have ceiling fans and a dehumidifier. But central air is just a cost of living here. There is no start date. There are just a few months we don't need air conditioning every year. We rarely need hear however. Lol

[@graceerhart5796]

I live just north of Orlando, Florida, and down here, well, when my relatives come to visit all they want to do is "Do Disney" I've done Disney, and I want something less expensive. I''ve found it. I am in Civil War Re-enacting (unless you want to go out of state it shuts down during the summer) and the Society for Creative Anachronisms, which does medieval re-enacting. Re-enacting shuts down during the summer except for fighter fencer and archery practice, all of which are free. So I take my bow and archery equipment and drive 20 minutes once every two weeks for free archery practice, and take my heavy armor out every week for free fighter practice. It is great entertainment, you get to participate, and all is right with the world!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Check your winter gear now.replace whatever needs to be replaced.mend what you can. How does this save money. You handled all repairs, replacement,etc when rates are much lower.rather than in the middle of a polar vortex,when you can't get service,plus rates are higher. You know exactly what you have,what you need

[@carolinesaunders8603]

Ode to air con 😍🤣..I live in the UK ... No Air con🥵.. We do have fans but it's really humid here 🥵...At least the heat doesn't last long. I've found a really good hack though .. We can get fan's that you add cold water to both for a room and a hand held version run on batteries, it works pretty well as long as you remember to close the room door where you want to use the plugged one .

[@marilynrybak9154]

Change for toll roads? I haven’t seen that in years. There’s only ez pass up and down the East coast! No money/cash lanes.

[@destinymiller1248]

WV still takes cash for tolls!!(I just had to get an ez pass for work bc otherwise I avoid toll sections and it's far cheaper than paying em in cash)

[@KristenHaines]

You do not have to be 55 years old to join AARP. I get AARP discounts at restaurants and on trips and I am 40. It’s a great resource at any age.

[@cathylingo9521]

You or your spouse has to be 50 to join AARP.

[@kathleenallen7498]

My mother-in-law put her 28 year old son on her account

[@NormaMariani4]

Hey all!

[@maryellenyork2819]

Last year, I set the A/C at 82° but 80° this year.

[@brg2743]

The local mall was bare today.

[@sw6118]

Scary isn’t it. Retailers are really suffering.

[@mposey-yy8il]

Sounds like too much work for a vacation. Sometimes I just put gas in my van and find places to stop and enjoy. It does mean I don't take food and drinks along in my cooler because I do. I like some spontaneous adventures!

[@dharmaslife]

I can go way longer into Fall/Winter for heat, than I can for AC in Summer but those Winter months are higher $$$. Dehumidifier in basement, but i cannot do the humid heat here (If only I could move.) Disagree about temps. Huge diff between even 74 and 76 - this humidity is awful.

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

Even in Germany, humidity has increased to some tropical rainforest climate. I have looked up the term "wet bulb temperature" this will be the plague of our time. I'm good with an old timber frame house without AC but I hate humidity still. Greetings! 😀

[@diannegoode9010]

I envy you having so many free events. Here in the UK where l live there is not much at all.

[@wandacurtis1208]

Thank you

[@lisalamphier1410]

I don't have AC. I've never had AC. I don't like it. I carry a sweater with me because i freeze when i have to go into places with AC. It's called acclimation. People become prisoners in their home, don't get to enjoy summer because they never acclimate to the heat.

[@jayalexander3356]

I've lived in TX my entire life. Heat stroke is not something you get acclimated to. Try 100+ degrees and 90% humidity without AC.

[@jodie19831]

Meijer has flashfoods

[@rebeccaparsons9375]

I like your videos. Can you create a video about spending money on something that is important to you (even if its not about "saving")? I've learned alot from you, but sometimes you should be extra generous with yourself and others. Especially when you have made smart decisions your whole life and you are getting up there in age. A scarcity mindset only gets you so far and for so long. I get that its a lifestyle and its fun to do as I've done it my whole life. I'm proud of that. Yes, its smart and I do it. That said I'm almost 50 with no debts, savings, etc. I've been smart and chintzy my whole life. Now I'm thinking about what I want to do (and no, its not saving more money) before I'm done. What was it for? What will I regret? Who can I help NOW? I appreciate your thoughts.

[@benverasso4836]

thank*U*

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