Instead of spending money on movie tickets, popcorn, and soda at the local theater, watch a DVD at home with your own snacks. Each time you make a conscious choice to go the cheaper route, contribute the savings to your September Savings Challenge Fund.
Investment: $0 for DVD from the library (or exchange with friends) or $3 for DVD rental, $0.83 for microwave popcorn bag and $.23 per can of soda.
Instead of: $5-$9 movie ticket and $3-$10 on popcorn and soda
Savings: Cost of a night out vs. a night in (for DH & me, $13.50-$1.29=$12.21)
Bonus: Besides being able to watch the movie of your choice on your own schedule (and in your pajamas) you're avoiding the unhealthy movie snacks. A large popcorn with butter at the theater can deliver as much as 1238 calories and 74g of fat. A 32oz. soda packs 256 calories. In contrast, splitting a bag of light butter microwave popcorn and drinking a diet soda or water delivers only 150 calories and 6.25 g fat. Your body and your wallet will thank you!
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