Things to do for Free or that are Inexpensive
With this economy as bad as it is, we have had to really tighten up our belt. Cinch it up to the point that I needed to make a couple of new holes. We have always been careful about over extending and saving money, but one thing this experience has taught me is the importance of thinking ahead and being proactive.
One of the things that I did today was to look around to see how we could have fun, without spending a lot of cash. We play board games and watch T.V. but it is important to get out of the house as well. Being home all the time makes your brain atrophy. If you stay cooped up to long you start forgetting how to interact with others, how to start and maintain an interesting conversation.
We often spend a lot of time looking for fun things to do that wind up costing money that we don't have or are looking to save, or that require driving out of the area. I did a search on our city and the local cities around where we live and was surprised at the number of activities that are available within just a five mile radius. I already put together some fun things for us to do, just by casually browsing our local cities' community event calendars.
We are going to go to a carnival tonight with game booths, food booths and live music at a facility about five minutes away. Tomorrow afternoon we are going to see a movie at a theater that's about ten minutes away where the movies are all $1.50 before 6:00. All the movies they show have been out within the last year. There a few other things to do as well, that we can't do because of other commitments.
To develop your own list of things to do in your community, try the following:
To keep yourself organized save the city websites in their own folder in your bookmarks page. This way when you are sitting around wondering what to do with yourself, you can simply open up the folder and check out the event calendars for each city and plan from there. You'll be amazed at the different types of shows and events that are offered. And that does not include the various classes that you can take as well if you are so inclined. With so much at your disposal, it's impossible to be bored with so many different activities to choose from. If you are bored, it's probably because you've conditioned yourself to being a House Bound Vegetable.
Don't let this economy keep you confined to your house like some convicted felon. Check out the wonderful activities that abound right in your own city and your neighboring cities. There is plenty to see, do and experience if you choose to do so.
One of the things that I did today was to look around to see how we could have fun, without spending a lot of cash. We play board games and watch T.V. but it is important to get out of the house as well. Being home all the time makes your brain atrophy. If you stay cooped up to long you start forgetting how to interact with others, how to start and maintain an interesting conversation.
We often spend a lot of time looking for fun things to do that wind up costing money that we don't have or are looking to save, or that require driving out of the area. I did a search on our city and the local cities around where we live and was surprised at the number of activities that are available within just a five mile radius. I already put together some fun things for us to do, just by casually browsing our local cities' community event calendars.
We are going to go to a carnival tonight with game booths, food booths and live music at a facility about five minutes away. Tomorrow afternoon we are going to see a movie at a theater that's about ten minutes away where the movies are all $1.50 before 6:00. All the movies they show have been out within the last year. There a few other things to do as well, that we can't do because of other commitments.
To develop your own list of things to do in your community, try the following:
- Go on line and do a search for "City of _______________"
- From there look for the community calendar or community events. Each city has one.
- Get your calendar out and pencil in those activities that you think you would enjoy checking out. Most of them have a link for directions and/or content information so you can plan the logistics of your excursion.
To keep yourself organized save the city websites in their own folder in your bookmarks page. This way when you are sitting around wondering what to do with yourself, you can simply open up the folder and check out the event calendars for each city and plan from there. You'll be amazed at the different types of shows and events that are offered. And that does not include the various classes that you can take as well if you are so inclined. With so much at your disposal, it's impossible to be bored with so many different activities to choose from. If you are bored, it's probably because you've conditioned yourself to being a House Bound Vegetable.
Don't let this economy keep you confined to your house like some convicted felon. Check out the wonderful activities that abound right in your own city and your neighboring cities. There is plenty to see, do and experience if you choose to do so.
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