April is the month of fruit tree blossoms in my garden. The month begins with the pears and cherries, and finishes with the plum and apple trees. From a frugal living standpoint, what I love about spring and summer is the opportunity for cheap or free entertainment. Some of my favorite frugal fun this time of year:
- weekend picnics at the park
- donut breakfasts at the beach
- visits to the botanical gardens
- croquet on the lawn
- cutting flowers from my garden
- planting the summer vegetable garden
- soaking up the sunshine on the deck
- Saturday night hot dog cook-outs around the fire ring
- a cup of coffee with a friend, sitting on the patio at the coffee shop, which overlooks the beach
- gallery strolling in the nearby, old town artsy area
- going to the "expensive" garden center to look and get ideas, then Home Depot to buy
What would you add to a springtime frugal entertainment list?
