Stress-Free Summer Shopping in 2025

Welcome to summer 2025, where the sun’s out, prices are up, and we’re all just trying to keep our bank accounts from melting faster than a popsicle in a heatwave. But don’t sweat it – Caro has your back with smart tips to keep your summer spending cool and collected.

Before you blow your paycheck on floaties and frozen lemonade, take five to set a budget. Not sexy, we know, but being broke mid-July is way less cute. Make a list, check it twice, and prioritize your “must-haves” over your “ooh, shiny!” moments.

Summer’s the season of yard glow-ups and BBQ glory. But hold up – don’t drop full price on outdoor gear. Mid- and end-of-summer sales are where it’s at. Snag those Adirondack chairs and citronella candles when stores are desperate to make room for Halloween decor.

You don’t need that glitter flamingo cooler. (Well… maybe you do. But think on it.) Impulse purchases drain your budget and your sanity. Try the 24-hour rule: if you still want it tomorrow, go ahead. If not, your wallet just did a happy dance.