{"id":343,"date":"2014-04-21T13:25:27","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T21:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre-production.taftcollege.edu\/tcwp\/cougaronline\/?p=343"},"modified":"2014-04-21T13:25:27","modified_gmt":"2014-04-21T21:25:27","slug":"how-to-do-summer-break-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/echo-online\/blog\/2014\/04\/21\/how-to-do-summer-break-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Summer Break On a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"http:\/\/www.redbookmag.com\/cm\/redbook\/images\/saving-for-vacation-medium-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.redbookmag.com\/cm\/redbook\/images\/saving-for-vacation-medium-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong>By Kaylynn Clark<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong>You see a bunch of college kids on TV on a beach in Cabo or Hawaii,<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> and wish you had that type of money to spend. Truth is, you are not alone. Many<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> students in college do not have the opportunity to buy pricey plane tickets,<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> book a hotel room, and party their tension headaches from\u00a0Final Exams\u00a0off. Truth is, there are many things to do on a local level during Summer Break that are definitely a lot more budget<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> friendly. I have compiled a list of ideas that you can during your break<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> without breaking your bank!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Go target shooting. Turns out, Kern County as a<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> wonderful array of firearms dealers that also have shooting ranges on their<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> premises. This is a definitely a great activity for thrill-seekers and<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> competitive friends alike.\u00a0 Go to lunch<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> after and discuss who hit the target the most and it will make for a great<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> time.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Explore Kern County. There are many places in<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Kern County that go unexplored by even the most familiar people to the area.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Try going to the Kern County Museum for a minimal price, or go to that one<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Basque restaurant you have never tried.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> Take time to unwind with a movie night at home. Summer<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> doesn\u2019t always have to be about doing something or going out, especially in the heat. Many<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> overwhelmed college kids feel the most refreshed after being able to just spend<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong> the day at home before Fall semester starts. Invite a few friends over and ask them each to bring a movie and a snack to share. Your wallet will thank you.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\"><strong>Go out for Ice Cream. It&#8217;s hot outside, but your wallet won&#8217;t feel the heat. Ice cream is an affordable option that still makes you feel like you&#8217;re indulging! <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kaylynn Clark  You see a bunch of college kids on TV on a beach in Cabo or Hawaii,  and wish you had that type of money to spend. Truth is, you are not alone. 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