May 22, 2026
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and one of the easiest weekends to accidentally blow your budget. Between cookouts, travel, sales, and entertainment, little purchases sure can snowball fast.
Here are a few simple ways to enjoy the holiday weekend while keeping more money in your pocket.
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Host A Potluck Cookout
Instead of covering the full cost of burgers, sides, drinks, and desserts yourself, turn your backyard gathering into a potluck. Most guests will be happy to bring a dish, and you can easily cut your food bill in half asking everyone to bring something to share.
Bonus tip: buy soda, charcoal, and paper goods at warehouse clubs or the dollar store.
Check For Free Local Events
Many towns hose free Memorial Day parades, concerts, fireworks, and community festivals. You can have a fun holiday weekend without spending hundreds of dollars on travel or entertainment. Take advantage of this, and check out your towns events and surrounding areas.
Shop Smarter, Not Faster
Memorial Day sales are everywhere, but not every deal is a true bargain. This weekend is usually excellent for patio furniture, mattresses, grills, small appliances, bedding, and towels.
Before buying, compare prices online and avoid impulse purchases just because there is a 'holiday sale'.
Watch the 'Weekend Creep'
Holiday weekends often lead to lots of small spending like coffee stops, convenience store snacks, extra drinks, and last minute decor. These little purchases add up fast. Setting a simple weekend budget ahead of time helps keep spending under control.
Enjoy the long weekend, honor the meaning behind Memorial Day, and kick off summer the thrifty way!
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