With the leaves changing colors and that nice
cool crisp feeling back in the air, the autumn season has finally arrived! Are
you looking for ways to enjoy the fall without falling into debt? Well, get
your pumpkin spice, grab a football, and pick up that rake in the garage,
because we’re about to explore some great ways to enjoy fall traditions on a
budget!
- Go Apple Picking: One of
the most iconic fall activities, apple picking is a great way to get
outside, get some delicious and healthy fruit, and enjoy the harvest
season! By checking out your local orchard you can enjoy a fruitful
afternoon with the family and walk away with some delicious juicy apples
to snack on.
- Have A Bonfire Night: Bonfires
are the perfect way to warm up on a cool autumn evening, and the perfect
occasion to invite your friends over to roast marshmallows and hotdogs on
an open flame. You can save by having everyone bring a s'mores ingredient,
and you can even go hunting for sticks in the woods to fuel the fire!
- Tailgate From Home: You
don’t have to buy those pricey tickets to the big game to enjoy a tailgate
with your friends and family! Watch the game from home and grill burgers
from your own backyard. Plus, if your party is potluck style, you can
split food costs by having everyone bring a tailgate treat.
- Carve Pumpkins: Fall means
it’s time to find the perfect pumpkins for carving! Whether you create a
more traditional Jack-O-Lantern, or try a new artistic direction on your pumpkin,
the whole family will have fun carving their own creation. It can be
tempting to go to a pumpkin patch to pick out your pumpkin, but you can
actually save some money if you purchase from a grocery store where
pumpkins are less expensive.
- Spooky Movie Night: Fall is
spooky season after all, so why not plan a movie night where you watch a
few of your favorite Halloween movies! Most low-cost streaming services
have Halloween film collections. You can also use the apples you’ve picked
and the seeds from pumpkin carving to make tasty snacks like caramel
apples and toasted pumpkin seeds as your film fest snacks!
- Play In The Leaves: Who
doesn’t love raking up a big pile of leaves and then jumping into them?
Your kids will love any play time they can get in the leaves, whether
they’re just doing a cannonball into the colors, or building their very
own leaf fort. And all it costs is a little afternoon yard work. Plus, if
you want to teach the value of a hard-earned dollar, give your kids a few
dollars for a job well done after they help you bag the leaves.
Feeling that Fall fever now? However you enjoy
the season, there’s plenty of great ways to find fun activities that save on
your fall budget! And don’t forget, if you’re looking for an affordable way to
take a fall adventure Inspire Federal
Credit Union has your back! You can cover your travel expenses
with a personal
loan or use your home equity to make your fall dream list a reality with
one of our home
equity loans. Contact us
today!
