{"id":173399,"date":"2024-11-19T16:04:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/?post_type=content&#038;p=173399"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:51:20","slug":"10-affordable-ways-to-share-memorable-experiences-with-friends-and-family","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/10-affordable-ways-to-share-memorable-experiences-with-friends-and-family\/","title":{"rendered":"10 affordable ways to share memorable experiences with friends and family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>They say money can\u2019t buy happiness, but that old adage might be ready for an update. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-athletes-way\/202003\/want-more-in-the-moment-happiness-buy-experiences-not-stuff\">studies show<\/a> that while material possessions don\u2019t contribute meaningfully to happiness, shared experiences\u2014those so-called \u201ccore memories\u201d\u2014do. And creating those experiences doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. (Interac research shows similar trends: In 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/news\/interac-e-transfer-use-surpasses-one-billion-transactions-in-the-last-twelve-months\/\">65% of Gen Z respondents expressed desire to engage in shared experiences to make new memories<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise, then, that people are increasingly taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/10\/23\/soft-saving-trends-reshape-gen-z-millennials-personal-finance-goals.html\">\u201csoft savings\u201d approach<\/a> to managing their money, focusing less on future savings and more on present enjoyment. This might look like investing in self-care, pursuing personal passions, or nurturing relationships with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If connecting with your favourite people is one of your priorities, these money saving tips can help you make those memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-activities-to-share-with-family-and-friends\">Top 10 activities to share with family and friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-dinner-at-your-place-no-reservations-required\">1. Dinner at your place (no reservations required): <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurant meals really add up, but hosting a potluck dinner or a cooking party is a simple way to cut costs. If each guest is bringing a dish, set a per-person budget. If you\u2019re all making the meal together, you can keep track of the ingredient costs (when grocery budgeting, don\u2019t forget to include drinks and any tableware). If dinner sounds daunting, you can skip straight to dessert with a casual bake-off or cookie swap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_b4496692458cb6886069cfd3600e0a6f\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Plus:<\/strong> When it\u2019s time to settle costs, it\u2019s simple to send your share with Interac e-Transfer. And if you\u2019re owed money, <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/how-to-use-interac-etransfer-request-money\/\">Interac e-Transfer Request Money<\/a> makes the process of asking to be paid back simple.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-gather-for-a-garage-sale\">2. Gather for a garage sale:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning out your closet might sound like a chore, but tackling tedious tasks with friends can be a great bonding experience. And because one person\u2019s trash is another person\u2019s treasure, why not organize a joint garage sale? You can accept payments using Interac e-Transfer, and if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/how-to-use\/interac-e-transfer\/how-to-set-up-interac-e-transfer-autodeposit\/#:~:text=Navigate%20to%20the%20Interac%20e,funds%20will%20be%20deposited%20into.\">Interac e-Transfer Autodeposit<\/a> enabled, you\u2019ll bypass <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/three-reasons-to-set-up-interac-e-transfer-autodeposit-today\/\">the need for security questions and answers<\/a> when accepting payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_22e2e32ca2dcc0fcf134c5b22c8285c0\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Plus:<\/strong> You\u2019re already doing your part for the environment by upcycling. Consider paying some of your profits forward with a group trip to a local vintage or thrift shop. If you use Interac Debit, you\u2019ll pay in real time\u2014so no surprise bill at the end of the month. That makes it easy to keep track of your monthly budget.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-grab-last-minute-tickets-to-a-live-event\">3. Grab last-minute tickets to a live event:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It turns out there\u2019s a name for that feeling of shared euphoria you get at a live sports event or concert: Collective effervescence. Check out upcoming events in your area\u2014sometimes it\u2019s easier and cheaper to arrange at the last minute\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/payments\/personal\/send-receive-money-with-interac-e-transfer\/\">share the costs of tickets and transport with Interac e-Transfer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-give-your-book-club-a-glow-up\">4. Give your book club a glow-up:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevate your book club meeting with a theme that\u2019s relevant to what you\u2019re reading. Let the book\u2019s setting and story inspire the menu, or even encourage everyone to come in costume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-make-it-a-movie-night\">5. Make it a movie night:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer, an outdoor movie night automatically feels like a special occasion. All you need is a projector, your favorite snacks, and your favorite people. This also works on small screens year-round, and you can make it a recurring event by opting to watch a streaming series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_dcfd1ef77d4bb45b28f4f35a76498098\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Plus:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to embrace \u201cloud budgeting\u201d\u2014a term first coined on TikTok <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/personal-finance\/household-finances\/article-loud-budgeting-is-a-personal-finance-trend-to-watch\/\">by a comedian and writer<\/a> to describe vocally framing your choices around your financial goals. Interac Debit is a great budget-setting tool for establishing those boundaries and staying in control of your own money, and if you let people know that you\u2019re trying to cut costs while still connecting, they\u2019ll probably cheer you on.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pursue-a-new-passion\">6. Pursue a new passion:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/new-hobby-tips-with-interac\/\">When it comes to trying something new<\/a>\u2014whether that\u2019s yoga, tap dancing, painting, or photography\u2014there\u2019s (psychological) safety in numbers. With Interac Debit, you can pay for trial classes with money you already have in your account and avoid the unpleasant surprise of a big bill. And while you might feel nervous about trying a new endeavor, you can feel confident that your <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/payments\/personal\/pay-with-interac-debit\/#online\">online payments are safe and secure with Interac Debit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-hit-the-road-rail-or-trail\">7. Hit the road, rail, or trail:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/how-to-plan-your-road-trip-and-help-stay-on-budget\/\">Embark on a day trip<\/a>, take a hike (in a good way), or meander like tourists in your own town. When it comes to paying for your adult transit fare, the advantages of<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/using-interac-debit-to-pay-for-transit-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"> using Interac Debit<\/a> by tapping your phone or card include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contactless, quick and convenient transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">No need to carry a separate card just for transit rides<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No standing in a queue to buy fares or load a fare card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pay for your adult fare using Interac Debit on select transit systems in Canada. <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/using-interac-debit-to-pay-for-transit-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">Learn where here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_04f54d4548a4b35a1e3c7e51620b16f9\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Plus: <\/strong>Contactless payment means you can simply tap your debit card or phone to check out quickly at gas stations, drive-throughs and other stops along your route.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-get-your-game-on\">8. Get your game on:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a trivia night, board games, mahjong, cards, or charades, the possibilities for old-fashioned fun with friends and family are endless. Games are also a simple, screen-free date idea for you and your partner, especially if you select a game that extends over multiple days (or even weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-be-crafty\">9. Be crafty:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, and embroidery are really having a modern moment. Plan a collective project or invite your friends to bring their favorite crafts and provide food and drinks. You can use Interac e-Transfer to split costs like the trip to the craft store for supplies (there\u2019s no such thing as too much yarn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-picnic-in-the-park-or-at-the-beach-or-in-your-backyard\">10. Picnic in the park (or at the beach, or in your backyard):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, a snacking platter is a popular way to picnic with sophistication. Have your foodiest friends select the items, and then assign everyone else to bring drinks and other necessities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_9076330535aba8e4b70563e47cdafe23\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Plus:<\/strong> You\u2019ll save money on supplies by planning ahead, but you can settle shared costs later. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/how-to-use-interac-etransfer-request-money\/\">Interac <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/how-to-use-interac-etransfer-request-money\/\">e-Transfer Request Money<\/a> to give your friends an easy way to pay you back (and to avoid feeling awkward about asking).<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4500\" height=\"5521\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SoftSavings_10Ways_GIF-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173644\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:492px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little bit of imagination, and the right budgeting tools, making lasting memories with your favourite people doesn\u2019t have to break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Discover more tips on how to spend money mindfully<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"button-ochre-block_43d08a90830f2f17e10aa60a14fa749a\" class=\"button-link\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        \n                        <div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x align-center\">\n                        \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/money-in-the-moment-staying-present-to-stay-in-charge\/\" class=\"button-ochre\" aria-label=\"Learn more\">Learn more<\/a>\n            \n                            <\/div>\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They say money can\u2019t buy happiness, but that old adage might be ready for an update. After all, studies show that while material possessions don\u2019t contribute meaningfully to happiness, shared experiences\u2014those so-called \u201ccore memories\u201d\u2014do. And creating those experiences doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. 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