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By Sarah CatoU of A System Division of AgricultureJuly 10, 2018
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LITTLE ROCK – While vacations may be a necessity for mental and physical health, they can also be expensive.
According to the American Psychological Association, 66 percent of Americans return to work after vacations with more energy and motivation. More than half of Americans are more productive and produce better quality work after a vacation, as well.
Laura Hendrix, Associate Professor of Personal Finance and Consumer Economics for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has some tips for taking that mental break without breaking the bank.
Hendrix added that a good way to keep spending to a minimum is to pick and choose what to splurge on.
“Prioritize. What’s most important to your family?” she said. “Would you rather spend less on food so you can stay in a more expensive hotel? Can you save money by camping so you can spend more on shows, theme parks and activities?”
Lower prices are not the only benefit to staycations.
“Another benefit is that staycations support your local and state economy,” Hendrix said. “The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism offers free travel guides that are a great tool for planning your staycation.”
Luckily, Arkansas has no shortage of state parks and attractions.
“Arkansas has a variety of different types of museums, parks and outdoor adventure,” Hendrix said. “You could do something different every day. Some favorites are Crystal Bridges Museum, Buffalo National River and Blanchard Springs Caverns.”
For more financial advice visit http://uaex.uada.edu/money.
About the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Media Contact: Ryan McGeeneyCommunication ServicesU of A System Division of AgricultureCooperative Extension Service(501) 671-2120rmcgeeney@uada.edu