Why the 4th of July is the Budget-Friendly Holiday
July 3rd, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
The 4th of July is a great holiday because there’s no gift giving. No cards or presents are expected. Unlike Thanksgiving, a feast for the ages isn’t demanded.
For kicks, here are my top reasons why the 4th of July is the top Budget-Friendly Holiday
- No cards or presents required
- Entertainment is free. No charge for the parade or fireworks. If you don’t want to spend money to drive to entertainment, watch parades and fireworks from around the country on TV or online
- Hourly workers (some) get time-and-a-half for working on a holiday
- No travel required
- Stock up on condiments and meats! From Safeway, Target, Lucky, Walgreen and your local markets - condiments and meat can be had for ultra-low prices. Check your weekly flyers for coupons on hot dogs, bratwurst, BBQ sauce, mustard and ketchup. Buy extra meat and freeze it.
