things to do instead of spending?

**Sara Noel** · 10-01-2007, 07:40 PM

Let's create a never-ending thread of things to do instead of spending money or shopping that can keep you busy and is still enjoyable.

I'll start...How about learn a new language.

**Jaded** · 10-01-2007, 07:45 PM

How about walking? I don't know many people who couldn't benefit from a good walk.

**ellebee** · 10-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Go to the library for books, magazines, dvds, and cds.
Look through all your craft supplies for a project to do.
Play free games at pogo or msn.com
Throw a stick for your dog or dangle a toy for your cat.
Watch the wild birds - put out bits of bread if you have no seed.

**mom2three** · 10-01-2007, 07:53 PM

Colour with your kids!

**karone** · 10-01-2007, 07:57 PM

if u have kids then go to a park or thier school (if the school permits people to be there after school lets out) to play a outdoor game. they might be able to see friends that are in thier class but not in ur neighborhood.

**brenda67** · 10-01-2007, 07:58 PM

I bought some material a couple of days ago so I can sew some hot & cold packs to keep my mind busy instead of wanting to go spend money..

**PaulaMM** · 10-01-2007, 08:00 PM

Bom chicka wah wah......

And then there's reading. It may not be quite as much fun but it's certainly less messy.

**Sara Noel** · 10-01-2007, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by PaulaMM

It may not be quite as much fun but it's certainly less messy.

**acidcookie** · 10-01-2007, 08:27 PM

play an instrument, or learn to play one!

**staceyy** · 10-01-2007, 08:33 PM

Send for internet freebies, learn to coupon and refund, and learn to do the drug store rebates

**Missy** · 10-01-2007, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by PaulaMM

Bom chicka wah wah......

And then there's reading. It may not be quite as much fun but it's certainly less messy.

ROFL, you stole my answer!!!

Well, in that case you can...

go on a nature walk,
take a long hot bubble bath,
borrow a scary movie, pop some popcorn, and snuggle into the couch for a movie nite,

take a nap

do chores,
ummmmm

**guest002** · 10-01-2007, 09:04 PM

surf the net
read
cross stitch
do chores and/or exercise (bottom of my list

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**cjs1956** · 10-01-2007, 09:09 PM

did this with DH and Grandson Steven... Divide blank paper into squares for drawing. (about a dozen) Take turns drawing character faces. Get creative. This page is now something we laugh about 3 years later.

**ravenmaniac** · 10-01-2007, 09:49 PM

I'd love to learn to play the piano again. I played when I was 7, 8, and 9 years old. How about gardening! Walk in the woods and collect items to make fall decorations.

**lilk** · 10-01-2007, 10:06 PM

Crank up the old boom box and dance dance dance!!
Play board games and cards.
Visit the nursing home.
Offer to help those in need.
Have a pic-nic (you have to eat anyhow, so make it fun).
Finish up those projects at home that you've been putting off. You know you already bought the suff 3 yrs. ago. Ha. Ha. (I already have the paint for the family room, just need to do it).
Take the dogs a walk.
Tell someone their special.
Send a note to someone.
Thats all I can think of right now.