So sticking with the theme of saving ourselves tons-o-cash and seeing as the good weather is on our way going out to pubs, bars, patios and etc will be happening more and more often. Sometimes after a long work week there's nothing better than a night out with the girls. However the next day you don't only wake up with a bumping headache but moth's are taking up residence in what used to be your remotely full wallet. Here are some tips to ensure that you can have a blast with your friends without the broke headache the next morning.
1) Set yourself a limit
By withdrawing cash and leaving your credit and debit cards at home. Once all the cash is gone you know it's time to call it a night, but this method will also help you pace yourself in your spending instead of blowing it all at once.
2) Find deals where you can
Your drinks and food on a Friday night don't have to be so expensive that it's the only meal you eat for a week. Many restaurants, pubs, and bars have food and drink specials that will allow you to save a little cash. Such specials might include a night where bar rail is $3.00 (take advantage of this!) Websites such as http://www.specialstoday.ca/ottawa can also help you find a good deal on a night out.
3) Transportation
If you can find a good deal at a pub or restaurant within walking distance you've pretty much cut down the cost of your night out by fifty percent! If you and your friends want to venture a little further try taking public transportation such as the bus to and from your destination. Not only is it cheap but because most bus routes don't run super late it will have you home at a relatively decent hour. If you're going to take a taxi be sure that you have enough friends going to the same area to split the cab with.
Hope some of these will help you in the nights and weekends to come!
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