Fact: kids love ice cream. Fat kids especially
Sun, girls, volleyball, soccer, waves, ice cream… Oh, I have to say, I love the beach. No, I don’t mean the movie called The Beach, with Leonadro DiCaprio if you even know what I’m talking about, but I mean the hot, fun and wet beach. I’ve always loved the beach; that’s why I’ve said the word beach so much thus far (I’ll try to stop now). Whether it’s just yourself, you and your partner, or even your whole family, there’s a few ways where you can save money without having to sacrifice any of the fun, and it all comes down to food.
Growing up I always had a sweet tooth, I still do, and part of the fun going to the beach on nice summer days was getting an ice cream. You’ve seen it happen many times, where kids come back having spent your five bucks on ice cream, half they have eaten and half they are wearing on their hands, face, and somehow behind their ears. This summer screw the recession, don’t deprive them or yourself of the miraculous invention of ice cream, just buy it beforehand and shove it in a cooler with some ice. You can get ice cream, donuts, candy, and all other sort of sweets for usually 75% cheaper from the grocery store and everyone can still indulge.
From someone with past experience, please, oh please pack fun lunches to go along with your junk food. If the lunch you pack is fun and delicious it will keep everyone from wanting to buy burgers, fries, and anything else from the shops, as they will be totally satisfied and excited about the food you brought from home. I loved when I was a kid, going to the cooler and getting the most exciting, vibrant and tasteful ham sandwich on plain white bread. Not! It wouldn’t satisfy me at all but only make me start to lick my lips for grease… mmm… grease… So pack some buns, vegetables, crackers , some of the household favorites, and whatever you can find on the special section at the grocery store so that everyone can be happy with what you brought and not have to spend a week’s worth of groceries at the nearest snack bar.
Even though food is definitely the easiest way to save money at the beach, it’s important to point out that staying busy can keep your mind off spending money. Bring the volleyball, make a sand castle, see if you can bury mom or dad in the sand (maybe give dad some boobs), and have planned activities, especially if you have a family. This way you’re always busy keep you away from snack bars and rental places along the beach.
Canadian Geographic spoke about some great beaches in Canada. Check them out and plan your day!
I know I’ll be hitting up the beaches this summer with my buddies and a football, well prepared for a perfect execution of the ‘go long’ routine. Watch out ladies!
Just kidding, but seriously.
