About Today: 5 Ways to Cut Costs This Summer

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Summer seems like it should be inexpensive. In theory, we should all just pack a giant picnic basket and go sit outside until the leaves fall. In reality, it's easy to wind up spending more than you did when it was cold out. 5 Ways to Save This Summer The big cost increase, for me, is always air conditioning related. I am not good in the heat. You can ask anyone who's ever ridden public transportation with me. They will describe me as, "that lady who looks like she's going to faint." 6 Easy Ways to Save Money Can Solar Power Save Money? See More About:  saving money  outdoor activities  energy savings Simple Ways to Save on Air Conditioning Costs Some people get along great without AC, but I'm clearly not one of them. Which is why I love these tips. They're practical and aimed at the person who is probably not going to build a swamp cooler in her spare time. Lower Your Electric Bill Save Money on Your Water Bill See More About:  saving energy  lowering your bills  7 Ways to Save on Household Expenses These tips are good for saving energy year round. It is never the wrong season to save money on insurance, for example. How to Plug the Leaks in Your Budget 5 Ways to Save on Groceries in the Summer Save Money on Summer Vacation Money is tight, but most of us still want to try to get away for awhile if we can. Here's how to keep costs down. Share Your Best Budget Vacation Ideas How to Entertain Kids While Traveling See More About:  vacations  traveling with kids  saving money Today Ads Kids Summer Camps Energy Saving Summer Activities Summer Holidays Save Energy Featured Articles What Sunscreen Label Changes Will Mean to You Recipe: Summer Berry Soup How to Wear a Hat Sweepstakes That Kids Can Enter How to Make Over Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Chronic Fatigue These 10 important lifestyle changes can help you better manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. More> When to Go on Safari Plan your safari around the seasons to ensure viewing conditions are good and the animals plentiful. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement