Milking the Dollar$

Photo courtesy of Alfonso Romero

Ready to celebrate our nations birthday, but don’t have the funds to throw a kickin’ party?  Relax, your patriotism will not judged by the contents of your wallet. 

 Having fun this Fourth of July can be both fun and frugal.  Below, I have listed some links that will help liberate you from high holiday prices: 

1. How to Have a Cheap 4th of July Barbecue
2. Cheap 4th of July Party Ideas
3. Have a Frugal Fourth of July
4. Frugal Fun Forth of July Ideas
5. Stay safe and save money this Fourth of July

Most of these articles are very similiar in spirit.  Below are some common themes, I identified while reading them:

• Keep the food simple:  hotdogs, burgers, salads, easy deserts, etc…
• Stay close to home:  Not only are gases prices rising, but the roads are also at their most dangerous time of the year
• Enjoy some free entertainment:  A quick Google search should direct you to events in your area.  Firework shows, for one, are always free.

Remember, there’s always something cheap to do on the holidays, especially on the Fourth of July.  Have a great one!