Saving money can be tough, especially when it comes to having FUN. As an Intern and fulltime college student, I’m always looking for news and cost-conscious ways to celebrate holidays, friends’ birthdays, or even show someone that I appreciate them. But who said FUN has to break the bank?

Frugal Fun Day is a holiday committed to finding creative ways to have a good time while your coins remain in the piggy bank. This year, Frugal Fun Day falls on Saturday, October 6, 2012. But why celebrate Frugal Fun Day just ONE day a year? Here at Southwest, we LUV to celebrate–whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or even a SWAnniversary!

There are many FUN, creative, and easy ways to celebrate each other and our achievements with our legendary low-cost flair. Here are a few ideas to celebrate with each other in a frugal and FUN way:

• Host a holiday bakeoff: Each person brings their favorite homemade holiday sweet treat–from pumpkin pie to your great aunt’s fruitcake recipe. Hold a taste test to crown the Holiday Bakeoff Champ, and maybe find a new favorite recipe for your next holiday get-together.
• Give a handmade LUV note: For a more personal touch, create a handmade card bu cutting letters or pictures out from old magazines, flyers, or posters. Create cards as a Team or on your own to celebrate SWAnniversaries, birthdays, or even a job well done!
• Hold a monthly birthday potluck picnic: It’s not uncommon to celebrate a birthday with a Coworker on a near daily basis. Instead of spending money on a birthday lunch each day, why not host a potluck picnic once a month to celebrate with everyone?
• Is a Coworker getting married? How about a cupcake tasting: Have each person bake their favorite cupcake flavor for a cake sampling with the future bride and/or groom and their SWA Family. Extra points if you decorate them like miniature wedding cakes!

What are some of your favorite frugal FUN ways to celebrate?

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