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In Episode 64 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, host Vekevia Tillman-Jones, CFP®, MBA, shares practical, low-cost (and no-cost) ideas to keep your kids entertained and well-fed all summer long—without blowing your budget. From $1 movies and free beach parking to DIY lunches, this episode is packed with tips that blend fun, frugality, and family time.
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
💡 What free or low-cost local activities can make summer fun for kids? [00:00:29]
💡 How can you enjoy eating out without overspending? [00:02:03]
💡 What are some budget-friendly ways to do beach or pool days? [00:03:54]
💡 How can kids learn independence—and help with household costs? [00:05:10]
💡 What creative alternatives can replace expensive camps and services? [00:07:10]
Takeaway Quotes:
“Even my youngest can make his own sandwich…might not be pretty, but it’s one less thing I have to do!" – Vekevia Tillman-Jones
“Cutting back on cleaning services and letting the kids help? That’s savings and life skills in one.” –Vekevia Tillman-Jones
Connect with Real Life Planning:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifeplanning
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-life-planning
- X: https://x.com/cynthiameyer_ff
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentalpropertyclub/
- Real Life Planning on Bigger Pockets
- Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/reallifeplanning
- Email: [email protected]
About the Real Life Planning Podcast
Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.
The ReaL Life Planning Podcast is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering.
Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.
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By Cynthia MeyerIn Episode 64 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, host Vekevia Tillman-Jones, CFP®, MBA, shares practical, low-cost (and no-cost) ideas to keep your kids entertained and well-fed all summer long—without blowing your budget. From $1 movies and free beach parking to DIY lunches, this episode is packed with tips that blend fun, frugality, and family time.
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
💡 What free or low-cost local activities can make summer fun for kids? [00:00:29]
💡 How can you enjoy eating out without overspending? [00:02:03]
💡 What are some budget-friendly ways to do beach or pool days? [00:03:54]
💡 How can kids learn independence—and help with household costs? [00:05:10]
💡 What creative alternatives can replace expensive camps and services? [00:07:10]
Takeaway Quotes:
“Even my youngest can make his own sandwich…might not be pretty, but it’s one less thing I have to do!" – Vekevia Tillman-Jones
“Cutting back on cleaning services and letting the kids help? That’s savings and life skills in one.” –Vekevia Tillman-Jones
Connect with Real Life Planning:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifeplanning
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-life-planning
- X: https://x.com/cynthiameyer_ff
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentalpropertyclub/
- Real Life Planning on Bigger Pockets
- Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/reallifeplanning
- Email: [email protected]
About the Real Life Planning Podcast
Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.
The ReaL Life Planning Podcast is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering.
Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.