Holiday Plans?
So, a three-day weekend is right around the corner. What are your plans and how are you going to frugalize? Here are some summer travel tips.
I have a pretty busy weekend planned, so I wanted to share and tell you how I'm watching my dollars.
Thursday-Going to see NPR host Diane Rehm speak. Luckily, the event won't cost me anything but gas will be a killer. It's still worth going.
Friday-One of my best friends, Mike, invited me and some other folks out for drinks. The hang out is at a trendy place which means $14 martinis and $20 shots of Patron. I'm going to nurse a Riesling all night. I think the wine will be under $10. This night has the great potential to be a money trap.
Saturday- A guy friend is taking me to the Marlins game and we are going to an after concert to see Lisa Lisa from Cult Jam. YAY! I can eat before I go, so Saturday won't be too costly.
Sunday- I'm going to a lounge for an attorney fund raiser /party to fight cancer. I'll give a $20 donation and it's a tax write off. It's a party with a purpose. Gas will be a killer driving there, but parking is plentiful and cheap in Miami's Design District.
Monday- While you all are grilling, I'll be working. I can't let the overtime go untouched. My social life and credit card could use the discretionary income.
Even though I'm not going out of town, I still feel like I have travel expenses because of all the driving I will be doing. This high-priced gas is a mess.
What are your holiday plans? Are you frugalizing? Did you cut back on plans this year to save money? Talk to me!
Posted by Natalie P. at 08:59 AM on May 22, 2008 in Money , Saving , Social Life | Permalink
I will be going away for the weekend, leaving on Friday. I will be staying in a hotel and if I find a good outlet mall I have no plans on frugalizing..lol I didn't cut back on plans this year but I try my best not to go too crazy when I am out of town..lol
I actually saved more than usual the past couple of months and I won't blow it all but I will certainly blow some.
And yes gas is a KILLER!!!
Posted by: Product Junkie Diva | May 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I'm headed to the woods. It's not the most frugal but it's better for my carbon footprint than flying somewhere :-)
Posted by: savvy | May 22, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Sounds like a fun/busy/cheap weekend. I have no concrete plans - Anything can happen!
Posted by: Coco | May 22, 2008 at 01:10 PM
I will unfortunately spend much on gas as I have to drive home 2 hrs to then drive with baby sis to her internship another two hours away (that's her gas though)
Monday, will be in court all day (a federal judge can override the holiday) and live only six blocks away, so that's where lunch will take place. Lol.
Afterwards, gonna hunt down a crawfish boil and bring a 12 pk of beer as my entrance fee. Lol.
Posted by: Vanessa | May 22, 2008 at 10:38 PM
My friend Courtney recommended you as someone who could give me leads on cheap plane tickets. Got any ideas?
Going from DC to New Orleans, first weekend of August
Posted by: Alan | May 23, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Try lastminute.com and try orbitz.com...After going on orbitz, check the lowest flights, and then go directly to that airline's website. It's probably a touch cheaper there. Try looking for flights during off hours like in early morning. I hear Wed. is a good day to search,too.
Posted by: The Frugalista Files | May 23, 2008 at 01:09 PM