tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post6568923781246059887..comments2024-03-15T06:53:19.805-04:00Comments on An English Major's Money: Oh, SummerEnglish Majorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276582833751319518noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-39588433184233001972008-07-14T04:52:00.000-04:002008-07-14T04:52:00.000-04:00I'm having a bit of an opposite experience to you ...I'm having a bit of an opposite experience to you at the moment - where I live it's winter at the moment, and I leave for work and arrive home in the dark, so it's really easy to get home, curl up with a book, and not spend any money. So my bank balances are looking not too bad at the moment :)<BR/>btw I'm a big fan, long time lurker, first time poster. Just started a PF blog of my own. So, might see you round the blogosphere.Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095412729595903600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-74343292935031447002008-07-01T21:18:00.000-04:002008-07-01T21:18:00.000-04:00I hear ya! I don't get home from work until 7pm m...I hear ya! I don't get home from work until 7pm most nights, but that still means there's an hour plus of light! And the weekends...mmmmm. We went to Yosemite this weekend (see blog) and it was just so luxurious to sit around lazily outdoors!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548150437127473109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-23308443422438922042008-06-28T18:16:00.000-04:002008-06-28T18:16:00.000-04:00In addition to a snack I make a point to always ca...In addition to a snack I make a point to always carry a (refillable) bottle of water ... it really cuts back on my impulse bottled water/soda purchases while walking in the park, running errands, etc. If you're not a water fan it can help to carry some of those "on the go" drink pouches too.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934927205680813267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-48642571932060988032008-06-28T09:35:00.000-04:002008-06-28T09:35:00.000-04:00Like everyone else, I totally get the summer spend...Like everyone else, I totally get the summer spending. Sunshine at 8 PM? I think I should be out, having fun with someone somewhere. Translation: spending money on food or shopping.<BR/><BR/>In winter, however, I pretty much hermitted away because of the snow and cold, so I'll still take summer, spending and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-72650414771482556522008-06-27T14:48:00.000-04:002008-06-27T14:48:00.000-04:00You're so right about spending more in the summer ...You're so right about spending more in the summer because the days are so long. In winter I always go straight home from work - it's dark by 6pm after all. But in summer every night seems like a Friday night; since it's light until almost 9pm it seems ridiculous to go home and flip on the TV at 7pm!MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335747191977252722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-38116128071540592772008-06-27T13:36:00.000-04:002008-06-27T13:36:00.000-04:00I carry snacks with me too, and have found it's sa...I carry snacks with me too, and have found it's saved me a lot of money. I usually carry Nature Valley fruit and nut trail mix bars or individual serving packs of nuts (cashews, almonds, or peanuts). I stock up at Costco to save even more.Little Miss Moneybagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247616592623546010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-5001471214900316422008-06-27T13:11:00.000-04:002008-06-27T13:11:00.000-04:00It really is funny how much "easier" it is to spen...It really is funny how much "easier" it is to spend money in the summer with the fantastic weather... :)MoneyMaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472111495751380102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-65103872720840682712008-06-27T12:16:00.000-04:002008-06-27T12:16:00.000-04:00You should try Luna bars, too. They're cheaper (us...You should try Luna bars, too. They're cheaper (usually), far tastier and have fewer calories (if that's an issue). Celery + peanut butter is a good, filling, inexpensive option too. If there's a Whole Foods (or Akin's, Wild Oats, whatever) look for pepitas. I'm not sure how much they'll run you up, but they're great for a quick snack.Sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892191966655990137noreply@blogger.com