I’ll admit, I’ve got budgeting on the brain. Maybe it’s because it’s relatively early in the New Year, and I have the chance to start fresh with a clean slate. Maybe it’s because my student loans have recently gone into repayment. Maybe it’s because I have an extreme Type A personality 
and I really can’t help myself.
Whatever the cause, the budget bug has bit me big time!
My group of friends is pretty much comprised of current and recent graduate students, and we are all-too-conscious of the need to save money where we can. So a few of us have recently adopted a challenging and budget-friendly New Year’s Resolution: find fun activities for the group to enjoy without spending more than $10 per person.
Let me tell you, living in the San Francisco Bay Area, that’s not an easy endeavor. We’ve pretty much eliminated every sit-down restaurant, museum and high profile tourist activity out there.
This is where some creative thinking comes in, and the fun begins! For example, did you know that many museums offer days where admission is free or the price greatly reduced? Or what about that hidden gold mine, the student ID? Many places of business offer great discounts for students, which may put previously out-of-reach ideas back into compliance with the resolution. The possibilities are endless!
I’m excited about the ideas we’ve come up with, but I’d love to get your input! How can you keep to a budget and still have a good time?
we go to the movies a lot... there have been some good ones lately, so that's always fun. or have a game night at home or a poker night... stuff like that! have all your friends over for a pot luck and bbq!!!