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50 Activities For When You’re Low On Budget

Written by Deji Akingbade
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When you are on a tight budget, it can be easy to dwell on the things you can’t afford to do. However, remember that happiness isn’t about how much money you have–it is about the time spent in love and with loved ones. These 50 activities won’t just save you money, they will also bring simplicity and happiness into your life.

1. Go to the public library

Take a vacation to a world away, all for free at your public library.

2. Wash your car at home

We love shiny toys. Have some fun washing yours at home for free.

3. Go for a walk

Enjoy nature and some quality time with yourself and loved ones.

4. Roman noodle cook-offs.

Compete against family and friends to see who can best reinvent this inexpensive staple.

5. Netflix marathon

Feel like a kid again having a movie marathon in your pajamas.

6. Clean out your closet

Have fun finding and rediscovering old and forgotten jewels.

7. Sleep in

Sometimes you can have the most fun doing absolutely nothing.

8. Play a board game

Whether it’s Monopoly or chess, board games bring the family together.

9. Get in the holiday spirit

There is always a new holiday around the corner. Find fun and inexpensive ways to celebrate them.

10. Go to the park

Jump on the seesaw or go high on the swings. You will laugh and feel like a kid again.

11. Go to a flea market

You can find a lot of buried treasure at the flea market.

12. Find free tours

Find free tours at your local museum, winery or draft houses.

13. Indulge a little at happy hour

A weekend night out with friends can be expensive, so indulge a little with cheap happy hour drinks.

14. Go camping

You don’t need an expensive five star resort when you can pitch a tent under the real stars.

15. Go hunting or fishing

Save money on groceries and take advantage of what nature has to offer. You can start to eat healthy.

16. Have a garage sale.

Earn some cash for your clutter by having a garage sale. Finally start your rainy day fund.

17. Window shop at the mall

Try stuff on; enjoy the hustle and bustle of being around people. Woo and awe over all the latest gadgets without spending a dime.

18. Try new recipes

Just because you can’t afford to dine out, doesn’t mean you can dine in with style.

19. Catch some rays

Get your vitamin D fix with some early morning sun rays.

20. Take turns reading a book out loud

Make reading a group activity by sharing it with your family.

21. Listen to music

Listen to your favorite tunes to sooth the soul.

22. Take a bubble bath

Enjoy some me time while soaking in some soapy bubbles.

23. Download free apps.

Technology offers new and exciting apps you can explore for free. Many of them can even help save you money.

24. Grocery shop on the weekends.

Often on the weekends large grocery chains will sample out some of your favorite products. Shop on the weekend to take advantage of some favorite treats.

25. Take turns swapping massages.

You may not be able to afford a spa day, but you can still enjoy the benefits of “if you scratch my back, I ll scratch yours.”

26. Catch a matinee

Watch the new releases at half price.

27. Have fun on the Wii

Compete with family on your Wii or Xbox. Loser does the dishes.

28. Play in the rain.

An epic mud battle can be better than the greatest water park. Loser walks home.

29. Karaoke and dance off.

Do you have what it takes to make it on American Idol?

30. Do an art project

Who knows, you might be the next Picasso.

31. Start a blog

You can start free blogs at WordPress or TypePad. Tell the world about your daily life or your thoughts on events in the world.

32. Research your city

You may find cool places and spots you didn’t know about.

33. Play a sport.

All you need is a ball, an open space and some friends

34. Check out your local farmers market.

Explore the stalls of homemade crafts and sample fresh, organic fruits, veggies and cheeses.

35. Geocaching

All you need are GPS coordinates.

36. Try new workout activities.

Add some zest to your workout. Try new classes at your local gym.

37. Play with your pet.

They also need your attention.

38. Go on a bike ride

Enjoy the freedom of riding a bike on nature’s trails.

39. Make your own how-to YouTube videos

Get silly, have fun and explore a passion for the world to see.

40. Call your loved ones

Everyone is just a phone call away.

41. Explore the thrift store

Update your wardrobe without spending a lot.

42. Go for a drive

Sometimes in life you just need to enjoy the ride.

43. Meet the neighbors

Your new best friend may be living right next to you.

44. Kiss your sweetheart

The best things in life are free–so is love.

45. Clean up your finances.

Build a budget and make plans for your future well-being.

46. Look at old pictures and photo albums

Take a trip down memory lane with some old photos with family and friends

47. Make a poor man’s mocha

Instead of spending loads of money on expensive coffee drinks, make your own. Try mixing a packet of instant cocoa with your morning coffee.

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48. Enjoy the seasons

Go swimming in the summer, rake leaves in the fall, build a snowman in the winter and give flowers in the spring.

49. Volunteer

On a tight budget it may seem like you have very little. You can put things in perspective by helping others who are less fortunate.

50. Write a bucket list

You may not be able to afford all the grand ventures you want for your life, but that doesn’t mean you should stop dreaming.

Featured photo credit: Whitney Baugh via blog.pennlive.com

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