Summer brings in the hot weather so people will naturally want to do things to cool them off.

To ward off the summer heat, some people go on vacations to places with a colder climate, go to the beach, or take a dip in the pool.

Others just stay in and cool themselves off with their air conditioning.

These “cooling” activities entail additional spending that can put your monthly budget out of whack.

To help you reduce your spending this summer, here are 3 ways to help you save:

Find activities that cost lesser or are free

Instead of going to a five-star resort for your next vacation, consider a 3-star resort.

These resorts usually have the same amenities as the 5-star resort and cost a lot less.

Do your research and look for 3-star resorts with excellent reviews. You still get that family vacation for a fraction of the cost.

If going on a vacation at a resort is not in your budget but you still want to have a nice vacation with the family, consider going to a local public beach nearby.

Take your family for a day trip to the local beach to cool off and have fun. Most local beaches are free so you won’t have to shell out any money.

Try growing your food

If you have a garden or even just a huge pot where you can plant herbs and vegetables you should try growing your own food in the summer.

It can save you a lot of money in groceries and give you healthy and organically grown food.

Let your children help with growing them to give them something to do for the summer and alleviate their boredom.

Growing your food makes sure that the food that you serve is free of harmful pesticides.

Save on gas

During the summer, gas prices tend to increase because of the enormous demand.

Save on gas by planning your errands so that you won’t have to keep driving out multiple times just to complete them.

Consider carpooling with your neighbor and share the cost of gas price.

Taking the public transport is also a good idea. If the place you are going to is just a few blocks away try using your bike instead of your car.

You can also opt to walk if you only need to go somewhere nearby. The fresh air and exercise are good for your body.

These helpful tips can save you a lot of money not just during the summer but also for the rest of the year.

Apply them to your next summer activities and see all the money you can save.