Best Family Finance » tips for saving http://bestfamilyfinance.com Live Debt Free, Balance the Family Budget and Enjoy Life the Whole Way Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:11:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tips to Save at the Ballgame http://bestfamilyfinance.com/2009/04/23/tips-to-save-at-the-ballgame/ http://bestfamilyfinance.com/2009/04/23/tips-to-save-at-the-ballgame/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:32:13 +0000 Kathryn Lang http://bestfamilyfinance.com/?p=181 ...Find out more]]> Spring has sprung (at least for the most part) and for many people that means baseball season is underway. It can be expensive just paying for the different activities of children but trying to keep spending under control while running from school to ballgames to practice and around again can seem impossible at times. The best way to save at the ball field is to plan ahead and save just a few dollars at a time.

Tips for Baseball Savings

    1. Eat before you head out to the ball field. Not everyone has time to cook a meal between getting home and heading out so this is a great time to use the crock pot. Throw a few ingredients in the Crockpot in the morning and the meal will be ready when you arrive home. Add a green salad or some fresh fruit and you will have a well balanced meal.

    2. Pack up a cooler with some drinks or just carry a few to the ballpark. A large Gatorade will cost just over $1 at the grocery store. A smaller version at the ballpark will run around $2. The same costs exist with the waters and the soft drinks.

    3. Keep some gum, candy and small snacks in a purse or bag that goes to the ballgames each time. This is also a great place to stash some toys and activities to entertain smaller children.

    4. Wait until the end of the game. Not all ball fields will do it, but some do hand out (or discount) food items at the end of the night.

    5. Plan to splurge on occasions but be picky. Choose foods that you are not able to buy at the grocery store like a hotdog or hamburger. The kids will feel like they are being treated and you won’t feel like you are being robbed. Buying from the concession stand can also be a way of supporting the local recreation center or sports booster club.

Baseball season may mark the beginning of warmer days but it can also mark the decline in the bank account. Following a few simple tips can help you save big bucks during baseball season without leaving you (or your children) feeling deprived.

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