Seven Saving Suggestions -- By CJ

This is the third of seven suggestions to save yo money! Four more to go. They're relevant, easy, juicy and very doable. Check back and have a read- and more importantly- give'm a try.

#3 Have a Girls Night – IN

It’s Friday night, you’ve had a long week and you’d love nothing more than sitting down at a restaurant for a steak and a bottle of good red wine with your girlfriends. Well, that sure sounds like an amazing night, but you’d be a better Wilma if you planned a great girls night in and saved your money for that house you’ve been eyeballing…well, maybe not a house, but your bank account will be much healthier if you plan to stay in, instead of paying a 150% markup on wine. Choose a theme for your night in and have your ladies each bring something to contribute, a bottle of wine per lady + a food item and whammo – you’re done! Have a Patrick Swayze night with Dirty Dancing & Ghost, or sit around the dinner table and eat fondue, drink wine & get caught up with each other. Or everyone can bring the latest OPI nail colour and you can update those smart little Wilma toes of yours.

The key to success? Keep it simple – plan a few small appies that are easy and just let everyone know what they can bring. Veggies and dip, your favourite chips and salsa…please don’t forget the dessert. Oh, and more wine.

Written by
Courtney Johnston