Some people are frugal and some are convenience loving.  Remember, convenience costs money.

You are planning a backyard BBQ for a few friends and family-- Are you frugal or convenience loving?

Well, a backyard BBQ is a frugal move . . . if you plan it right.  On the other hand, it could be a convenience lover's non-frugal disaster.

Let's consider this closer, did you:

• Make your own burgers or buy the pre-packaged ones?
• Make ice and store it in your freezer or did you buy it at the convenience store?
• Use home grown tomatoes and lettuce or did you pay top dollar?
• Make your own homemade potato salad or buy it at the deli?
• Make your own homemade lemonade or ice tea or buy it in containers?

Granted, some things need to be purchased, but many things can and should be homemade-- and better tasting for it!

As for the things you need to buy, planning ahead can allow you to get things on sale and with coupons-- saving you big bucks.  Once again, last minute and "convenience" is expensive.

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