The Fourth of July is all about red, white and blue… so why does it end up costing so much green? From patriotic clothing to yummy picnic treats to parking fees, there are hidden expenses around every corner. BeFrugal.com has some great ideas. 1. Take advantage of free summer outdoor activities to have fun. Some ideas include face paint, sidewalk chalk, hula hooping, running through the sprinkler, having a water balloon toss, and tossing the ball around at your nearby neighborhood park or school field. 2. Attend a free event. Listen for activities held at parks and attractions near…
True love means never over spending to impress someone. Coupon & savings expert Jon Lal – founder of BeFrugal.com – provides the following money-saving tips for Valentine’s Day: In an effort to save, many will make gifts. This is fine if you enjoy doing so, but consider the cost of your time as you make cookies, an old-fashioned homemade paper valentine or write a poem. Using technology can help you save time, while remaining original. You can publish a free iTunes playlist of love songs or use the app Songify to create your own love song. If you…
