It is very easy to spend all the money you earn over the summer, but it is important to realize you are going to need that money once the school year rolls around. It is a lot easier to save money in the summer, especially with all the free outside activities that are available to you.
1. Sign up for a free class
The summer is the perfect time to try out new workout studios. And most studios have first class free passes that are very easy to take advantage of.
2. Cook a recipe with leftover ingredients
Leftovers are never fun after having them three nights in a row. But it is very easy to scrounge up some different ingredients and make a whole new meal out of your leftovers.
3. Sunbathe
You don't necessarily need to belong to a pool to get tan. You could get some friends together and lie out on someone's driveway or patio!
4. Go to the park
There is always so much you could do at the park. You could bring a soccer ball and kick it around with a friend or have a picnic.
5. Host a dinner party
Having dinner parties in the summer is a great way to stay connected with your friends and catch up with people that you haven't seen since high school. And the great thing about hosting is that you usually won't have to buy anything!
6. Rearrange your furniture
I love to redo my room when I get home from school because it is usually very cluttered. This is a very good activity that takes a lot of time, and you feel very accomplished after you do it.
7. Start a DIY project
Most DIY projects are doable by using items that are lying around the house. DIY projects are always a great summer activity to do with friends.
8. Do spa treatments at home
It is very easy to make a bathroom become a spa. All you need are some candles, warm towels and warm lotion, and you will feel like you are at an actual spa.
9. Go for a bike ride with friends
This is a great summer activity and a fun type of exercise that you can't do in the winter!.
10. Browse the farmers market
Farmers markets are always popping up around towns and cities, and they are a great way to spend your afternoon. Most stands also have samples, so it is a nice way to find a free treat!
Going to restaurants and bars with friends are always fun activities to do in the summer as well, but they end up taking a toll on the bank account. It is always fun to stay in one night, make a home-cooked meal and cocktails with friends, hang out and take in the sweet summer air.
