It’s almost the weekend and time for turn up. People spend their weekends differently; some might want to spend it indoors, and some might want to spend it outdoors. Weekends come with their expenses because there are bills to be catered for, friends to catch up with, and generally a new week to prepare for. The aim is to make good use of the weekend to relax and make the best out of it. Just as the weekend comes and goes within the twinkle of an eye, so does money. One of the quickest ways to spend money without knowing it is spending it during the weekend. People come to work after the weekend and complain about how broke they are. There are various ways to avoid overspending over the weekend so that you can better manage your finances.

Make good use of free recreation.

You don’t have to go to a game center or a restaurant to have fun. You can make use of free recreation, which includes indoor and outdoor games. You can make do with games you can play in or around your vicinity. You can even decide to organize a picnic where you get to eat home-cooked food or snacks in a lovely environment like the park. You don’t have to spend much to enjoy yourself during the weekend if you don’t want to.

Don’t go shopping out of emotions.

Sometimes people go shopping just because they feel a certain type of way. Some people go on a shopping spree because they are sad, happy, or have any kind of feeling. Most times, they regret it because they don’t plan for it and end up spending more than they bargained for. Control your emotions if you are on this table, and your pocket will thank you for it.

Have a get together at home.

You can invite people to your home if you want to hang out with them. You can have discussions over a home-cooked meal or play indoor games. You can discuss life, politics, football and share opinions. It is cheaper than going out full and coming back empty-handed just because you wanted to catch up with friends. You can bring the fun home, it doesn’t always have to be outside.

Take your credit cards out of your wallet.

Using your credit card can be tempting when you have it in your wallet, and you have picked that overpriced shoe. Discipline takes conscious efforts not just in words but in actions too. Restrict yourself to only cash while spending because it helps you make better financial decisions and spend wisely. Being limited to cash ensures that impulse buying is curtailed and makes sure you’re not overspending.

Weekends are for flexing and relaxing regardless…

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to flex and relax. There’s Netflix and chill, remember?. Have a happy weekend!