Here comes summer! It’s the last week of school for my son, and we’re planning what we can do this summer for fun. Whether you are spending money on summer camps, or whether you plan to take a frugal family vacation, there is plenty of good advice around the interwebs about what you can do:
Planning a Family Road Trip This Summer? Know the Dos and Don’ts
Cocktails with Mom offers a great look at what you need to do — and what you should avoid — if you plan to go on a family road trip. Plenty of practical tips, as well as budget helpers.
Tips and Ideas to Get Ready for Your Road Trip
Couple Money has a great guide for getting ready for your road trip. Elle offers some actionable ideas for preparing your family and your car for a great time on the road. You can even see some tips for saving money on gas!
Vacation – a wonderful thing
Common Financia Cents provides you with some helpful tips on saving money while on vacation. Chris used these ideas on a recent vacation to Orlando. Look at ways to cut your expenses and still have a great time.
Instead Of A Vacation, Plan A Staycation
Boomer & Echo provide you with a compelling argument to plan a staycation instead of going far away for your trip. You’ll save money, and you might be surprised at how much fun you have.
Staycation (and vacation!) ideas from all over the United States!
Frugal Living NW offers a look at ideas you can use for a staycation or vacation no matter what part of the U.S. you live in. This is a great post that rounds up other posts with emphasis on what’s available for the frugally minded.
BIG List of Frugal Summer Fun Activities for Kids!
The Frugal Girls help you find plenty of fun and frugal activities for your kids this summer. It’s a huge list that might encourage your own creativity as you look for things for your kids to do.
How I Planned a Wedding for Under $1,000 in a Week
Stupid Cents looks at how you can have a frugal — and fast — wedding. Just in time for summer wedding season! A great story. And congratulations to Briana on tying the knot! Best wishes for you in your new life!
Other Financial Posts
Here are a few more great personal finance posts:
- Future of Financial Literacy Is in The Hands Of Parents at Canadian Finance Blog.
- Explaining the Canadian ‘New Housing Price Index’ at Real Estate Pro Articles.
- Skip the Allowance and Hire Your Child at the Equifax Personal Finance Blog.
- Could Your Gym Membership Ruin Your Credit? at MoneyNing.
- Debt Reduction and the 3 Steps For Creating a Repayment Plan That Is Almost Fun at Money Reasons.
- Budget Triage at Being Frugal.
- The Perfect Side Hustle: Freelance Blog Writer at Out Of Your Rut.
- What They Don’t Tell Us in School at Studenomics.
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Thanks Miranda! Really appreciate it.
My son has been contantly asking me to take him camping, it’s very high on his priority of things to do this summer.
Thanks for the mention!
Thanks for the link, and what a great comprehensive list of ways to save money on vacation and still have a great time.
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