20 Affordable Ways of Having Fun
April 30, 2009 by
Filed under Beat the Credit Crunch
20 Affordable Ways of Having Fun
With so many people having problems with their credit, we lack of funds financially to be able to go to Amusement Parks, Cinema’s, Theatre’s, Travel, etc. This is when many of us have to come up with new and affordable ways of having some sort of amusement; just without having to spend an arm and a leg doing so. Here are 20 affordable ideas and tips that anybody can have fun.
- Put on a Play – Dress-up, and perform your favorite scene from your favorite movie, or storybook. Then tape your performance so you can watch later.
- Have a Scavenger Hunt – The individual who found the most things wins a prize!
- Have a Picnic – Have your children help prepare your food. They can help make sandwiches, cookies, and drinks.
- Go Hiking – Try exploring a new park in your community.
- Take on Bird Watching – Visit your local library, and pick up a Bird Watching Book.
- Make one day a week Theme Night: These nights can be Movie & Popcorn Night, Carnival Night, and Game Night.
- Start a new Hobby – Learn to crochet, knit, or sew.
- Have a Party -Ask all your neighbours contribute a tasty dish to pass, play some games, and meet new people!
- Volunteer your time – Nursing Homes, Orphanage’s, Hospitals, and Pet Shelters are always looking for an extra hand or two.
- Go Camping – Even if this means pitching your tent in your garden.
- Learn a new Recipe – Learn to make your favorite foreign dish.
- Build a Fort – Use blankets, and your furniture to make forts in your home.
- Have a Dance Marathon – Download your favorite music from websites such as itunes.
- Go for a Bike Ride – This is a great source of exercise as well!
- Sledging in Winter – A good excuse to come home, and make some Hot Cocoa!
- Visit your community’s local attractions by exploring your town as if you’re an out-of-town visitor.
- Go Bowling – Many bowling companies have specials where you can bowl all night for one affordable cost!
- Educate yourself – Learn a new language, a new culture or a musical instrument.
- Create a Blog – Create your own blog where you can inform long-distance family and friends on your new adventures!
- Make a Time Capsule – Collect some of your favorite childhood past-times and preserve them in a capsule for years to come.