You can still have a life on a budget!

I have seen a few blogs out there regarding who people are cutting down going out, entertainment etc to save money.

http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/?fpn=pity%20the%20poor%20deprived%20homebody%20or%20don%20t

Everyone is different, that is what makes us so unique. What works for one doesn't work for all. That said, I would think "Everyone" likes to save money when they can!

Want to get out with the family? Have dogs? Go to the dog park! You meet new people and your dogs do the happy happy Joy Joy dance.

When is the last time you packed up the family and went to the park? Take a day trip, pack a lunch and go hiking!

Go online and search for coupons! Or do what I do and get the entertainment book! (I love it!)

Have a family movie night! I had the $5 GC from my survey awards plus a Rent one Get one Free coupon, so for $.28 we got two movies! We went home, made some popcorn, got some pop, turned down the lights and watched "Get Smart" (was better then expected!)

Remember people sign up for all the loyalty programs you can! I recently took my son to lunch for helping me with some work, I used my loyalty card and got 2 lunches for the price of 1.

When we think we want to go out I pull out all my coupons and giftcards and those are our choices, another way to go is Happy Hour!

It might take a little more work but you can have fun with out emptying out your pocketbook or your savings!