26 ways to save money and still have a life in Houston

1. Instead of paying big bucks to watch plays and movies, catch free shows at the Miller Outdoor Theater. Pro tip: Get there early to get a good spot on the lawn

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Houston is a pretty great place to live with lots of great restaurants and things to do. But let's face it, we don't all have a trust fund so we can't be spending a lot of money all the time on going out.

There are some great hacks to ensuring you don't end up with FOMO while your friends go out without you because your bank account is mad at you.

There are a lot of fun places and activities that you can find around town for free or at discounted prices. Getting ready for college or a night out can get expensive but you can get discounted rates for things like haircuts and massages if you know where to go.

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If you love the food in Houston as much as we do, you know you have a restaurant and food truck bucket list that's at least 10 items long. But you can't be going out every night. Instead, go out once a week and try to go during lunch time because food off the lunch menu is usually cheaper than entrees at dinner time.

See some more ways you can save in Houston and still have a life.