Families need to budget (预算) carefully to pay all their costs and save for the future. Making plans is very important. But there are also creative ways to keep costs down in your daily life.
Made with love
People spend a lot of money buying gifts. Cards and gifts for holidays or birthdays can be expensive.
You can：. Your gift will be one of a kind. The love and time you put in are worth more to the person who receives your gift than the money you spend.
Do you know how much it costs to own and use a car? Depending on what kind of car you drive and how much it is used, gas can cost more than$2, 000 per year. And insurance costs even more on top of that.
You can: Walk or ride a bike. It's free. . Of course, walking and biking can also keep you active.
A walk in the park
. Amusement park (游乐场) tickets, for example, usually cost about$100 per person, per day.
You can: Get close to nature and go camping at state and national parks. The cost of admission to a national park is usually about$20 per family.This means four people could take a sevenday trip to a national park for just$20 in admission tickets. . Or try a staycation! Check your local paper for local free concerts and other events.
A. On the move
B. Make your own gift
C. Buy gifts for your family
D. Find out how much money you have spent
E. Vacations can not only be a lot of fun but also be expensive
F. The same trip to an amusement park would cost$2, 800 in tickets alone
G. You save money and help the environment when you don't take a car ride
