1. Rather than going to the movie, which can cost you $15 for the whole family, hire a DVD. To make the experience better, make your own hot-dogs and pop corn and turn off the lights.

2. Don’t forget to make the best of the countryside while it is still free. Kids enjoy walking on the woods, it’s a good way to make them familiar with the nature, and good for your health as well.

3. Look out for free shows which are often advertised in local newspapers. These shows often take place in open public places, town halls or churches. Just because a show is free, it doesn’t mean you’ll have a second-class entertainment, many voluntary entertainers are both skilled and dedicated.

4. Dining out is absolutely entertaining. It gives you the chance to let other people trouble themselves with the cooking, and doing the dishes. You also feel like someone special, and the meal may surprise you with its unique texture and taste. In some countries, eating out is a costly luxury, while in other countries, eating out is only slightly more expensive than cooking at home and is therefore enjoyed often. So how to save money while eating out? Go for restaurants that give special deals, fast food chains and pizza restaurants are particularly tempting in this respect. Remember it is often more affordable to order a menu package than ordering à la carte. A menu package is usually designed for a certain number of people, so you can choose the appropriate package size for your group.

5. A good way to save money on entertainment is by buying stand-by tickets. Many concerts and theatres offer discounts on the performance day and in some cases you may get half the price, it is a good way of seeing live shows on the cheap. If you’re attending a popular show, however, there could be a huge demand for seats, and the price gets more expensive on the performance day. It is usually a good idea to buy the ticket as soon as you can, as you might end up buying one from a ticket tout and pay much more than the original price. This is, certainly, something that you shouldn’t be doing if you’re trying to save some money.