As a mama that’s gotten pretty great at being frugal, saving money, and generally being quite budget conscious, you may find that you get into a habit with your money. You think twice before you spend, you allocate as much money to become debt-free as possible, and you never, ever waste money. And that’s so refreshing.
Because having a healthy relationship with your money can feel incredible. But at the same time, you do need a break. Sometimes, you get so used to being frugal that you take things too far and next allow yourself a penny to enjoy. This can be just as bad as being extravagant with your money. Now that the summer’s here, you definitely deserve to relax a little more and enjoy your money. And here’s why:
1. You’ll Burn Out
First of all, burnout is real. When you’re trying to keep things together too much, and you’re constantly cutting back, something’s got to give. And what you don’t want to happen here is you to get so stressed out that you just spend too much. Instead, you need to just relax every now and again and enjoy the money that you make from time to time. When you’re constantly trying to save, it’s exhausting, and it can make you feel like you have to go without. So book that vacation or treat yourself, it’s okay when you’re really practically 99.9% of the time.
2. Your Kids Deserve The Break
You have to think about the kids. It’s the summer, and they work hard at school, that’s only fair that they get treated to a day out or two this summer. The best news is that the escape room or the zoo won’t cost you your life savings. It’s okay to have funded activities every once in a while. It’s also a great way to teach your kids about the value of money too.
3. You Can Still Get Great Deals
But relaxing a little bit doesn’t mean that you’re going to throw your money away or go wild. After all, the frugal side of you is still there. So you can always make sure that you get the best deal on everything, and that you’re saving money as you spend to get the best value.
4. Life Will Pass You By
This one sounds like a huge cliche, but it’s still very true. Life is short and you have to enjoy it. Constantly cutting back and keeping money aside for a rainy day isn’t always fun. It’s practical, and a great way to make your money stretch, but you still deserve to live a little and enjoy life. So if you have the money, book your vacation and just enjoy it. Because that’s what life is all about.
5. Everything Will Be Okay
Above all else, you need to realize that it’s okay to spend. You’re not throwing money away, and you won’t struggle. For the summer, you can shift your priorities around and rejig your budget so that you can afford to have a bit more fun. It’s as simple as that.
