ballin' on a budget : summer planning

Ballin' on a Budget:

Lately I feel like every trip involves a common theme: ballin' on a budget. Where to travel, where to stay, what to do, but the most important question...how much?

I have dedicated a series (more to follow) for the fabulously frugal. A "how to" for inexpensive traveling, dining, shopping, and event options near you.

summer 11 ideas

BYO-anything

bring back "pot luck" with better verbiage, just add the below:

*BBQ

*picnic

*cookout

Take a bike ride with friends. Maybe along a specific scene, or maybe bike somewhere and back. Nothing can pull memories from childhood like a nice long ride...with your feet up!

*take your bike

*rent a bike

Host a happy hour to share a bottle of wine.

*host at your backyard, deck, or patio

*host on your roof deck (see my view above)

Search for FREE summer events.

*concerts

*festivals or carnivals

*local events (gallery hops, art shows, restaurant weeks)

Let's remember:

“Summer is kind of like the ultimate one-night stand: hot as hell, totally thrilling, and gone before you know it.”

-Cosmopolitan

I plan to add these to my message board so that I follow through and commit to a care free summer, that fits my budget!