13 Easy Breezy Ways To Save Money This Summer

Summer is here, and with it comes the need to be in tune with our personal finances. For many of us, this can seem like a daunting task as we scramble for ways to save money.

But don't fret!

Let's begin!

Managing our finances this summer is important because it will affect the rest of the year. We also want to ensure we have a fun and memorable summer.

Saving money this summer means we can afford what we have set out to do as a family. Finding ways to save money this summer doesn’t have to be hard or an emotional struggle.

During spring, we do certain things to help us save money that benefit us financially during the summer. If you have done these tips and tricks to save money during the spring, then you can ease into these money-saving tips.

If you haven’t, it's not too late to start saving money for this summer. Just read this post to get ideas on saving money this summer. During the summer, you can find ways to save money.

How to Save Money This Summer

The tips below will here to help you save money, but as always, you have to find what works for you and your family!

Find ways to reduce your utility bill.

Investing in Energy Star appliances shows results on your utilities. Still, when you don’t have the money to invest in these appliances, you have to do other alternatives to save money on our utilities.

The list of how to reduce your monthly utility bills is endless, but here are a few:

• Unplug your unused appliances
• Turn off the lights
• Dry your clothes outside
• Close your curtains to keep the house cool
• Don’t water your lawn
• Open windows and use fans

Start a garden

Planting your own food will help you save money this summer on your grocery bill when it comes to watering early in the morning or evening. You can read more about starting a garden and mistakes to avoid here.

Plan a staycation

Most of us can’t afford a family getaway like we would love to, depending on our budget. Traveling, especially in the summer, can be expensive. The cost of gas, hotel, food, etc., can add up pretty quickly. So why not plan a fun family staycation? Staycations can be fun and a great way to save money this summer.

Grill your food

Use your grill. Let your kitchen be. When you use your grill, it saves you money. When you use your kitchen, it warms the kitchen up, which causes your air conditioning system to use more energy to cool. When you add the cost of using your stove and air conditioning system vs. your grill, grilling will be cheaper.

Take advantage of yard sales/garage sales.

Suppose you want to save money during the summer. Why not take advantage of shopping at the local yard sales/garage sales? This will save you money this summer. If you want to make money this summer, have a sale yourself too!

Visit your local park.

Visit your local park around your area. We have local lakes that are either free or cost about $4 a car. What makes it even better is that they are really close to home, which helps us save money.

Waterpark? Visit your local community pool.

To save money, we invest in a small pool or visit our local community pool within walking distance from our home. It is affordable and sometimes FREE! They also host events throughout the summer that don’t cost a lot of money for the entire family. Again, this is a great way to save money this summer.

Camping? Backyard, please!

Kids love camping, and I learned that I enjoyed backyard camping even more! What makes this one of my favorite things ever is that everyone enjoys it; it’s so much fun! What’s even sweeter is that camping in your backyard doesn’t cost much. Again, another great way to save money this summer.

Pack snacks everywhere you go

When you go out during the summer, the best way to save money on food, drinks, and candy is to pack your own. If you are going out, avoid spending money on overpriced snacks and drinks by bringing your own.

Like in the movies, that is not possible. Eat before you go so you're full (don't over-drink, though, running to the bathroom during a movie is no fun). Even places like amusement parks allow you to bring water in if it is sealed, saving you from buying an overpriced water bottle.

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The library is your friend!

During the summer, visit your local library for free entertainment. You get free books, DVDs, and internet access, and it's cool inside! You can also check for free family events during the summer hosted by your local library. Why would you not visit your local library? This will save you money this summer.

Check your city for free events.

Summers are full of events throughout the community. Check your local city to see what events they are having. Local carnivals, fireworks, etc.; all of these will help you save money this summer. With restrictions being lifted, more outdoor events will happen this summer.

Check on deals and coupons.

If you plan on going somewhere this summer, make sure you do some research to find if there are deals and/or coupons to help you save money. You will surprise that there are deals for just about everything.

Save money on food shopping.

This summer, you know your summer food will be on sale! Take advantage of purchasing items that are in season, and don’t forget to use your coupons! You can also use money-earning apps to save money while shopping this summer.

There are many rebate apps out there. Below is a list of my favorites and must-have apps that will help you earn money:

• Ibotta
• Checkout51
• Shopkick
• Fetch Rewards (use code DK24W to earn 2,000 points)

You can learn more about saving money on your groceries when you read these posts below:

• Lazy Ways To Save On Groceries Today!
• How To Save By Price Matching

I hope these 13 tips have inspired you to take the next step in saving money this summer. Share your favorite tip and remember, it’s never too late to start taking control of your finances!

Your turn: What other tips do you have to save money this summer? Please share it with us.