Tips to Make Your Fourth of July Cost Less

Holidays usually mean spending money, especially a summer holiday like the Fourth of July. Some people take advantage of the time off from work and head out on vacation. Some people have BBQs to celebrate the occasion. Even though money usually gets spent on holidays, it doesn’t mean a lot has to be. I’m definitely not saying staying home and binge Netflix to save money. Come on, I’m a twenty something, I definitely think you should be enjoying the fun holiday, especially since it’s the Fourth of July! Here are some tips I have for you to spend less this Fourth of July while still having fun!

1. Attend or have a BBQ.

BBQs are the best for the budget. The food you have at a BBQ is generally speaking cheap when you buy it in bulk. If you’re having the BBQ have everyone bring something potluck style, and if you’re attending, then you bring something to share. Potlucks of any kind are my fave during this journey because you get to eat lots of yummy food and socialize, but you don’t have the high cost of going out.

2. BYOB.

The fourth tends to be a holiday that include drinking, which obviously can get expensive. When I go to a BBQ I usually bring myself a couple of drinks and that’s it. Yes, I’m the girl bringing loose cans to a party, but I don’t care! I can’t drink much and this way I can stretch that 6 or 12 pack over multiple occasions.

3. Free fireworks.

With a quick google search you can find local, free fireworks in your area. Yes, setting off your own and having sparklers is a lot of fun, but it does cost money. The free fireworks are usually pretty great and much bigger than you can buy.

What are some tips you have to save money on the Fourth of July?