By Canney Savanney It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well…almost. At least to most Buffalonians it is. The sun is finally shining, and our winter clothes are shedding into shorts, sandals and tank tops. The sensation of the sun is warming our soul and makes our skin all rosy and golden a...

By Canney Savanney

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well…almost. At least to most Buffalonians it is. The sun is finally shining, and our winter clothes are shedding into shorts, sandals and tank tops. The sensation of the sun is warming our soul and makes our skin all rosy and golden again.

What you don’t want is for your cheeks to become rosy from frustration as summer can be wretchedly expensive. Prices of goods are always rising, especially the prices at the pumps, as gas is projected to skyrocket to new highs. The more you look at it, the more summer starts to look more like a staycation. But have no fear; staycations can be fun and inexpensive. Here are some tips to make the most of your summer and save too!

1) Community Pools
It might not be the most enticing idea, but it is the most economical one. Most people only pay a one-time fee for access to their local community pool all season long. It’s a fantastic way to cool down and have something to look forward to if you cannot make a weekend trip to the beach.

2) Make Your Own Ice Cream
This summer seems to be shaping up to be a scorcher in the forecast. You may feel like you are melting but one thing you do not want melting is your ice cream. Instead of spending money on going out for ice cream all summer why not make your own at home? The best part is, you can add whatever you want into the mix! Talk about one cool treat.

3) Local Festivals
Most festivals are free for admission during the summer depending on which one you plan on attending. There are a variety of different artist that gather during the summer for multiple festivals. Two for instant are the Allentown Art festival and Lewiston Art festival. Both are filled with wonderful vendors, painters, photographers and artists of all mediums. It’s always good to support local artists and shop small. The Allentown Art festival has the added benefit of being reached by the subway so you don’t have to worry about parking fees.

There is plenty to do on a tight budget during the summer. Included but not limited to outdoor games such as the classic ball game of spud or foursquare with the family. If you have some summer activities you love to do in a summer staycation please share with us at submit@yourhwh.com or if there is a topic you like your Savvy Shopper to cover next.