Leila
Summer camp is a great way to keep children occupied during the summer vacation, but there are financial pros and cons that need to be considered carefully.
1 – The Pros
Children are Supervised
The children are supervised all day so working parents don’t have to worry about who is caring for them, or how they are going to manage if they only get a couple of weeks’ worth of vacation each year but the kids are out of school for 10 to 12 weeks.
Camp will usually work out cheaper than daycare or a childminder due to all of the variety of being in a camp. Continue reading
Saving money on food during the summer vacation can be very difficult for a number of reasons. The children might be home all day, or need to bring packed lunches and snacks if they go to day camp. And if you want to spend the day as a family outside of the house, you will all need three meals a day. This can seem like torture if the weather is hot.
Fortunately, there are several ways to save money on food during the summer. Here are some ideas.
DON’T Eat Fast Food
Pound for pound, it is a lot cheaper to make your own food at home, and it will be healthier too. Experiment in making your own healthy special sauce, or a great homemade pizza, and you can save a bundle. Continue reading
