The 2021–2022 inflation surge has many people stressed out and more strapped for cash than ever. As summer kicks into full gear, it’s difficult to feel like you’re getting in on all the fun of summer while remaining financially responsible. This week, we’re giving you an expansive list of things to do to have an enjoyable summer without setting yourself back.
- Have a fancy cocktail night with friends
- Capitalize on Summer Birthday Freebies
- Have a picnic in the park
- Have a “no spend” weekend
- Attend a local open house
- Read the Sunday paper
- Bike 5 miles
- Take a shelter dog for a “day out”
- Binge a new show
- Meal prep for the week
- Visit a farmer’s market
- Cook at home
- Complete a reading challenge
- Go for a run
- Host a potluck
- Walk as far as you can
- Try speed dating
- Have a bonfire
- Plant a vegetable
- Wake up and watch the sunrise
- Make a mood board for your future goals
- Start a side hustle
- Go camping
- Organize your home
- Have a yard sale
- Attend a wine tasting at a vineyard
- Craft something
- Try journaling
- Visit an art gallery
- Make a time capsule
- Go thrift shopping
- Visit a zoo
- Rent a movie
- Attend an outdoor summer ballgame
- Go to a concert in the park
- Make a DIY water park at home
- Join a fantasy sports league
- Volunteer
- Learn a difficult card game
- Go fishing
- Walking tour of your town
- Collect coupons
- Enter a contest
- Host a karaoke night
- Go to poker night
- Try geocaching
- Research your credit card perks
- Paint a rock and leave it for a stranger to find
- Go window shopping
- Attend an estate sale