Money & Marriage Mondays - Celebrate Smart

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Celebrate Smart

Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays... these can be potential budget busters. How do you prevent this?

Here are a couple ideas:

• Start planning early. Make a budget. Save for the day. Stick to the budget.
• Go out to coffee or breakfast instead of dinner. Or take advantage of early bird specials. Or, if you like to cook, make something extra special at home. Do it together for more time together. Take pictures while cooking.
• Make of list of everything you like about the one you are celebrating. If you like to make videos, video yourself telling them out loud. Gather up several videos or lists from other loved ones too to make it extra special.
• Scavenger hunts or board games can be fun. I like the ones where you act out things or describe things without saying what it is. It's sure to bring a lot of laughter and great memories. Don't forget to take pictures.
• Look for coupons for food or activities. Go to a special outdoor location and take pictures together. Explore areas nearby you have never been to.

There are so many possibilities. Once you start writing them down, you will come with even more ideas. What are some of the ideas you came up with? Send in your comments so others can see.

The goal is to express our love and appreciation for others and to celebrate special days together. They don't have break the bank or bust the budget. Document your special days in an album. The memories will far outlast anything you could have bought.

You can master your money... and I can help!  

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