Summer Splurges to Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

Summer is the season of sunshine, BBQs, and all the fun memories we hold onto for a lifetime. But if you're like me, the warm weather sometimes tempts you into spending money on things you think will "make the summer." More than once, I’ve looked at my bank statement and thought, "Did I really need to buy that top-of-the-line cooler for one beach trip?" Spoiler alert—I didn’t.