How to Celebrate the Fourth of July on a Low Budget

The Fourth of July can be a fun summer holiday to celebrate. With all of the fireworks, food, and family, its a great time to get together. You can have a fun Fourth of July without spending a lot of money. Below are some tips that can help you cut costs on foods, decorations, and have fun on this bright and fun holiday.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Coupons
• Plenty of friends and family
• A menu
• Family planning and organization
• Picnic basket
• Vivid imagination

Step 1

Watch for sales on some of your favorite Fourth of July foods at the area grocery stores. Clip coupons where necessary and stock up on everything that you will need before the holiday.

Step 2

Plan a potluck or family gathering with all of your close friends and family. Assign everybody one dish to bring, and also suggest that everybody bring some of their favorite meat to cook on the grill. This will cut the costs and some of the extra responsibility from your plate. With everybody bringing extra food and planning together, everybody can spend less money for their celebration.

Step 3

Stay at home in your local town and read the papers to find out about local events. Watch the fireworks in your hometown instead of heading out of town. Have your children participate in any of the fun games that are available. Pack a picnic and head out the park after all of the games are over, enjoy a picnic meal, and watch the fireworks under the stars

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