Entertainment, food, and gas are three expenses in which many Americans blow hard-earned cash.
With rising prices on the products Americans consume most often, what are some ways to save some of that green cashola locally? Check out these top 5 ways to save in Carlsbad!
1
Bike around town rather than drive.
Carlsbad has miles of paths and trails to ride to save money on gas-powered recreation. Check out La Cueva Trails for exciting desert trail riding and walking or take a turn around the paved walkways around the Beach.
2
Go to The Carlsbad Museum.
Instead of spending money on gas, lodging, and admission to visit museums out of town, you can patronize the Carlsbad Museum, which is free! The museum and gallery have world-class displays. The museum features a stunning exhibit of projectile points and early artifacts of Native tribes across the desert southwest and Mexico in addition to thoughtful displays of local history. The art gallery curates unique representations of the region and houses a permanent display of world-renowned artists.
3
Check out the Carlsbad Public Library.
Don’t part with dollars to rent books online; check out the Carlsbad Public Library’s vast digital collection of recorded books through Libravox. The library is more than just books; the Carlsbad Public Library is an entertainment honey hole. The library has free live performances, projects, and gaming circles. Follow the library’s Facebook page for all the event details.
4
Shop the pantry.
Shop your pantry to create exciting meals rather than opting for fast-food for meals. Shopping your pantry is an internet-favorite way to test your creativity for meals. Set a challenge to create a meal using ingredients only found in your refrigerator or pantry. Make it extra difficult by limiting the number of ingredients. It is green chile season, so freezers should be well-stocked with the New Mexico specialty to include with your creative dishes.
5
Picnic at the Halagueno Arts Park.
Picnic with a lunch from home or from a local lunch joint and enjoy it at the city’s Halagueno Arts Park instead of driving to neighboring communities to picnic. While you munch, you will be surrounded by statues. The statues can be both larger than life or true to size depending on which one you are viewing.
