Entertainment Budget: 101

All work and no play can make us lose our sanity. From time to time, we must treat ourselves to entertainment. Gives ourselves some enjoyment but this does not mean that we must spend all our hard earned money.

You can splurge yourself to entertainment without having to spend too much money. Enjoy a thrifty night on the town by following these frugal tips.

Know before you go. Read up ahead of time to fork over less cash for your dinner. For example, scan your local newspaper, check radio stations, and company websites for coupons, discounted gift certificates, and advertisements for special deals.

Master menu magic. Even if your favorite restaurant charges high prices, you can shrink your bill with a little clever ordering. Bypass that full meal or meaty main entrée. Instead, order a meatless entrée or an appetizer. If that’s not enough, try two appetizers or several side orders. Drink water instead of alcoholic beverages, ice teas and juices and you’ll save even more.

Get discount coupons. There are a lot of discount coupons and treats given by sales persons in different malls. Take advantage of these free discount coupons to save money on your next meal.

Win your treat. Watch some TV and listen to your favorite station then participate – some radio stations are giving contest. A dinner, entertainment, free movie passes or vacation packages.
Ask to pay less. Senior citizen discounts and student rates can crop up in all sorts of restaurants and entertainment venues. If you belong to one of these groups, ask whether a discount is available.

Keep your fun cheap. With just a little creativity, you can find all kinds of honest, fair, non-rip-off ways to get entertainment for little or no cost. Check your newspaper, internet websites, bulletin boards, flyers, brochures and other free publications for free cultural events and low-priced entertainment.

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