Do you want to save money with friends this summer? Discover five simple and fun group saving challenges that will help you step by step get more out of your budget and work together towards your goals.

Summer plans can add up quickly. From day trips and festivals to Aperol Spritz and all those spontaneous ideas in between—before you know it, you’re spending more than you thought. But what if you try something different this year: saving together?

We often don’t realise how quickly small expenses add up. What seems harmless—€3 here, €5 there—can make a big difference over time. This is also known as “small leaks in your budget.” These group saving challenges turn that around. Instead of unconsciously losing money, you save little by little—and have fun doing it.

With Potje, saving together becomes straightforward and easy. No difficult conversations about money or searching for receipts. Just one shared goal, one shared app, and one group effort. Whether you are planning something big or just want to manage your expenses more wisely, here are five group saving challenges to kick off your summer:

1. No-Latte Week

Skip your daily cappuccino or smoothie for a week. Put the amount you normally spend (for example, €3.50 per day) directly into your Potje. After a week, you’ll have €20 or more saved up without having to change much.

This challenge might be the hardest, but it pays off the most. It’s not just about giving up something you enjoy, but mainly proving that you can wait for something bigger—like a weekend trip or that shared summer goal. Bonus: it’s a perfect reset before summer weekends begin.

2. Steps for Savings

Set a step goal together: for example, 10,000 steps per day. For every 10,000 steps, put €1 in the Potje. The more you move, the more you save.

This challenge works so well because it connects physical habits with financial goals. You’re not only moving your body, but literally getting closer to your savings goal step by step. And it’s a good excuse to rally your friends for a walk. This way, a solo activity becomes a shared motivation boost.

3. Dine-In Challenge

Instead of eating out, cook together at home. Organise a pasta night, taco night, or just a ‘bring-your-leftovers’ dinner. The money you save by not going to that expensive restaurant goes into your Potje.

Cheaper, more fun, and often more enjoyable than eating out. Choose recipes together—you’ll be surprised how tasty (and easy) some dishes are. This challenge shows that quality time doesn’t have to be expensive. You laugh more, spend less, and in the meantime save for your summer plan.

4. Mini Hustle Goals

Sell something you’re not using anymore. That coat you haven’t worn since Christmas 2021? Put it on Vinted. Or offer a quick design job through Canva or Pinterest. Anything goes.

The proceeds? Straight into the Potje. This way, you turn items, time, or skills into something that adds value to your shared goal. And believe us: watching the total grow thanks to things that once seemed ‘nothing’ is surprisingly motivating.

Why group saving challenges work

If saving is only your task, you give up more quickly. But when you save together and can track your progress live, it becomes easier to stay motivated. It’s not just about the money—it’s about how you view spending and saving.

By seeing saving as a group activity, it becomes something positive and conscious, rather than something you deprive yourself of. And once that clicks, sticking to your goals suddenly becomes a lot more enjoyable.

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