The author of the Cheapskate Next Door offers up some great tips on living below your means, saving on car maintenance, the unbelievable divorce rate among couples who live a frugal lifestyle and ways to save on everyday costs. From the TODAY show.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Cheap Summer Stress Busters
It’s officially summer, the time when folks travel to unseen destinations and return to the office with pictures of glorious travel experiences. All the while your pockets are bleeding. But have no fear. Just because you are not able to escape to Egypt this summer or enjoy a week long cruise to Australia doesn’t mean you cannot partake on a stress free vacation. Take a daycation.
Go to the park and just bird watch, read the latest novel from your favorite author, or simply just be. Enjoy nature. Be still. Take part of the natural environment and observe the atmosphere. Kick off your shoes, lay out a blanket and bring along a small cooler packed with cool drinks and a few snacks. Crank up your ipod, lie down and gaze up into the sky.
Call the girls and organize a hookie day. You remember Senior Cut Day. Well it’s like that but as a grown up. Plan a relaxing barbecue on the patio or deck. Have your favorite wine selections, foods, and kick back. No kids, no husbands, just the girls.
Take in some mellow tunes or explore various creations at an area concert or festival. Check your local newspapers to find out what free or low cost events might be happening within your area. Grab a lawn chair and your camera then throw on your comfy flats and head out to the event.
Spend a solo day at the beach. You only need yourself, a few beach supplies such as a beach towel, sunglasses, beach chair, beach umbrella, and a small cooler for snacks and drinks. You may also want to take along that ipod and a few reading favorites. Dig your toes in the sand, listen to the music of the ocean and relax.
Vacation should be a mental rest, a time to reboot and rejuvenate. You do not need to necessarily travel across the globe to do something as simple as that.
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