Fun things to do without spending money?

celadontea

Here are some more:

-Find a penpal
-Learn to embrace a minimalist lifestyle

Hexahedra

Here are some more:

-Find a penpal
-Learn to embrace a minimalist lifestyle

Penpal? This day and age? Why would anyone spend money on postage and wait a week each way to communicate?

ldrosophila

I'm recently single as of a couple months ago so...the first "Ya know" is out of the question.

Self love is gift that keeps on giving

karl39x

I'm recently single as of a couple months ago so...the first "Ya know" is out of the question.

I think I can help with that, just leave your backdoor unlocked tonight and I'll do the rest...

celadontea

Here... I took some of my favorites and made a list of 112 things to do for free. 112 for each day left in this year.

1. Eat at home, make café drinks at home, make smoothies at home.

2. Re-organize iPod music library

3. Have a movie night at home instead of going out (rent the movie from the library)

4. Read all the books you have

5. Go to the library and read

6. Sell your stuff

7. Donate your stuff (takes time to organize)

8. Exercise at the gym, outside or at home

9. Play computer & video games that you already have (for me Sims 3, Zelda, & Animal Crossing)

10. Play with/ Walk / groom your pet

11. Have a picnic at the park

12. Download and read eBooks (warning: http://mnmlist.com/devices, download do not buy, unless you really want to support an author. Convert with: http://calibre-ebook.com/ if it does not come in the file type you need).

13. Go on a bike ride (I don’t have a bike nor do I know how to ride one)

14. Draw- try to fill up a sketchbook using art materials on hand

15. Write. In November participate in NaNoWriMo (that’ll take up a month of free time!)

16. Finish knitting projects

17. Go on a hike

18. Study Japanese (or any new language/ language you are working on)

19. Go to closer meetup groups (free ones :P)

20. Clean (I said FUN things… this one almost doesn’t count)

21. Volunteer (Teach English at the library, hospitals, food banks, animal shelters, other programs)

22. Meditate

23. Chat or talk to friends

24. Take pictures of things you find interesting

25. Read manga/comics online

26. Learn and try to make a new recipe from youtube

27. Make a playlist

28. Listen to Audiobooks & Podcasts

29. Make outfits on Polyvore instead of shopping for clothes

30. Create a pinterest or tumblr page and make a collage of inspirational images & quotes

31. Trade books, dvds, cd’s etc. with friends

32. Clip coupons for groceries that you already have to buy.

33. Dance to Zumba videos on youtube :-)

34. Travel the world via Couch Surfing

35. Treat your own city like you are a tourist there

36. Colour in a colouring book

37. Create a zine about something you have knowledge on

38. Go to a free night at a museum or art walk (There is one in Pomona here for me)

39. Make a list like this :-)

40. Participate in a potluck

41. Redecorate/ Reorganize your altar (or your meditation space, spiritual space, bible shelf etc)

42. Have a marathon of your favorite TV shows

43. Get a part time job, put in extra time at work (…doesn’t seem “fun” but could be)

44. Take a CPR/ First Aid class..if it’s not free learn the skills behind it without the certification

45. Make a scrapbook/ organize photos into a binder

46. Make videos of your pet being cute for youtube.

47. See if you can trump yesterday’s step count (pedometer needed)

48. Make a public facebook fan page or opinion page

49. Read the news and talk about it (….this gets ugly for me quickly, but can get rid of boredom)

50. Go to an online dictionary and learn new words, put them into anki and study them

51. Look up affordable crafting ideas for Halloween and Yule/Christmas/WhateverWinterHolidayIDon’tCare that you celebrate since it’s right around the corner. Maybe you can use things around your house. I saw a video on youtube of a woman putting cloves into oranges as a Yule decoration that scents the air. Make your own ornaments or a wreath. Things like that.

52. Have a pamper yourself day—trim, file and paint your own nails, leave conditioner in your hair for a couple hours, wear a facemask (you can make ones out of clay, honey, oatmeal maybe other food in your fridge), take a bath (if you have a bathtub you lucky *kitten*…sorry my envy is showing), clean your makeup brushes, learn how to apply makeup with youtube, moisturize your skin with oil. Learn to cut your own hair or wax your own eyebrows.

53. My friend told me to set out 2 boxes, each day put in 15 things to donate/sell and into the other box 15 things to throw away. You’ll get rid of clutter this way in no time.

54. Bake some treats.. good way to clean out your pantry

55. Do a google search on your own name or nicknames and see if you can do some ‘clean up’ LOL

56. Come up with recipes using things in your pantry

57. Learn how to make clothes and objects for the Sims 3 or Sims 2

58. Reorganize your bookshelves and eBook Library

59. Make an awesome google calendar (already do this..thought this could help others) Overlay with additional calendars that plot out your exercise routines, work, special appointments, events etc.

60. Find fun free apps and games for your phone for whatever you are into

61. Organize the files on your computer, put a new wallpaper on, reformat your hard drive

62. Write reviews on yelp, amazon, goodreads for places and products you like

63. Download and play Yoot Tower (Sim Tower) It is fun and addictive and it will take up an afternoon of your time and its free.

64. Get addicted to one of those annoying facebook games and pester all your friends for freebies and **** all day (I’m talking to you Candy Crush people)

65. Learn to play an instrument if you have one lying around.. I have an ocarina. (Yes I’m a Zelda fan can you tell??) See if you have a friend who gave up on playing an instrument and has one sitting around.

66. Go to a poetry reading and read some of your favorite poems. Have your own poetry reading.

67. Make spreadsheets of all the books, CDS/ Vinyl, Movies, Video Games that you own that way you never buy anything twice and also you can check off and evaluate which ones you don’t really want. Or you can feel more wealthy with what you have.

68. Practice divination with tools you have on hand.

69. Make runes from stones you find in nature. Oghams with branches:-)

70. Ask people if they have flower seeds/ plant clippings and potting soil sitting around and start a garden

71. Go to the park at night and pretend you’re a shadow kid and play on all the stuff

72. Read “On The Road” and “The Dharma Bums” for great ideas on how to live life without spending money. Plus you’ll be cooler in my book for reading Kerouac. Becoming cool in Sarah’s book is absolutely free.

73. Look around if you have any coupons, gift cards, groupons etc. lying around and see if you already have events planned out for you. I have tea for two (taking my aunt), 2 movie tickets, and an indoor rock climbing lesson all available to me.

74. Put all your change into coin star and have an amazon shopping spree. Or transfer directly to paypal and use on a bill. Or organize and take it to the bank in those dumb little paper things and keep your money in your pocket. OR my favorite.. organize it all and pay for something that costs over $10 completely in pennies and laugh at credit card wielding individuals without any patience while you bask in your frugal glory. Muahaha! Count extra slow for added effect.

75. Get a virtual pet.

76. Play dress up with the clothes in your closet. Maybe you can come up with a new outfit without having to buy anything new.

77. Write to people whose blogs and websites you visit and utilize frequently. Let them know how much you appreciate them. You’ll make someone’s day!

78. Write a real letter to companies whose products you buy frequently or whose ethics you admire. For example-- I sent a letter to Celestial Seasonings tea once to tell them I liked their teas in Middle School and they sent me tons of coupons, a few for entire boxes of tea for free. Many companies will do this.

79. Look for art websites online. No need to go to a gallery. Find artists you admire and post the cool pictures on your facebook to get them more viewers :-)

80. Go to free concerts/ open mic nights at cafes in your area.

81. Take a bus route for a full trip just to sight see. Maybe somewhere you haven’t been before nearby. Or to fully see your own neighborhood if you’re new there.

82. Read the labels on the food products you eat everyday. Look up the ingredients you don’t recognize. Find out the health benefits of your favorite fruits and veggies.

83. Make a list of goals. You can use a website or app to do this and check them off when you accomplish them. ie. 43things.com

84. Meal plan on a weekend, buy only the food you need and cook it all for the week. You will avoid over spending at restaurants, grocery shopping trips, and be eating better.

85. Become a neighborhood dog walker. Get in your walk, maybe earn extra money and meet people in your neighborhood.

86. Make a list of things you would do if you won the lotto. Cross out the things that absolutely need to cost money and realize you could already be doing the most important things on your list. You’re already a millionaire.

87. Perfect a skill and try to teach others this skill. Maybe you can earn money with it.

88. Borrow someone’s gear and go camping.

89. Join a walking group or a running club.

90. Meander around your local farmer’s market. Compare prices with the grocery store or view some of the events.

91. Read the free newspaper for your city and see if there are any events going on.

92. Learn to quilt or sew.

93. Organize your sock drawer. Find everyone’s sole mate!! (what a daunting task)

94. Make an instagram and take pictures of things you already have & do. Learn to re-appreciate them.

95. Join an adult sports team. Tennis, Soccer, Basketball are some ideas.

96. Get a girlfriend. JK girlfriends cost a lot of money. Have a romantic dinner at home if you have one.

97. Organize your e-mails. Sign up for interesting newsletters. I’m singed up for Yookoso’s Japanese Grammar a Day. Request that you stop getting newsletters from expensive retail locations that make anyone who makes less than 6 figures feel poor when they receive even sale e-mails.

98. Get into a Japanese, Korean or Chinese drama or anime and download and watch them all evening.

99. Adopt minimalism as a way of life and a virtue. Here are some inspirational pages to look at: http://onedressprotest.com/ , http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1812048,00.html , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeganism (not for me), http://mnmlist.com/ , http://unclutterer.com/ Do a search for “minimalist lifestyle”. You’ll feel better about NOT having stuff. Cutting the problem off at it’s source

100. Put in extra time at work or get another part time job on the side for people who are workaholics.

101. Look at your unnecessary expenses and eliminate them. More here: http://mnmlist.com/not-affluent

102. Clean out your closet. If you haven’t worn something in 365 days get rid of it. Clean off your old shoes and start wearing them. Wearing your old clothes can be fun.

103. Get a penpal online. There are websites and blogs full of people looking for penpals. They send pictures and cards and you can do the same.

104. Figure out ways to be more eco friendly in your life. Realize excess extra spending like getting take-away and café drinks contributes to excess waste.

105.Find a new hobby that doesn’t require many materials or expenditure http://www.livingapex.com/100-minimalist-hobbies/

106. Join the Peace Corps (lol… I went to a few meetings and pondered it..still too anxious)

107. Read magazines at the library. They tend to have the most popular ones.

108. Make friends from around the world on skype and volunteer to teach them English in exchange to learn their language.

109. Learn what plants are growing in your neighborhood. When I walk down Euclid Ave. I looked it up and it is lined with pepper trees.

110. Visit a botanical garden on a free day.

111. Become an activist for a cause you support

112. Hang out and do any of these things again with people you like

fitmomhappymom

Our "cheap nights in" consist of drinking wine and playing xbox. Wine- $11 Getting tipsy while playing Minecraft- Priceless

Firemansam79

Well if you have a significant other you can always....you know.....

And if you don't you can always..you know..

Don't know why anyone posted after this. End of story.

Chieflrg

Go shopping, fill your cart with things you want, then just leave the store. Still feels like you went shopping, right? Right?
**** around on MFP forums
Free online porn

:laugh:

JustAboutDelicious_wechanged

*Cuddle my puppies
*Play with my kitty
*Oh, and sex....even though you said that was out of the question, I'm sure you will get plenty of classy offers on MFP.

skullshank

Here... I took some of my favorites and made a list of 112 things to do for free. 112 for each day left in this year.

1. Eat at home, make café drinks at home, make smoothies at home.

2. Re-organize iPod music library

3. Have a movie night at home instead of going out (rent the movie from the library)

4. Read all the books you have

5. Go to the library and read

6. Sell your stuff

7. Donate your stuff (takes time to organize)

8. Exercise at the gym, outside or at home

9. Play computer & video games that you already have (for me Sims 3, Zelda, & Animal Crossing)

10. Play with/ Walk / groom your pet

11. Have a picnic at the park

12. Download and read eBooks (warning: http://mnmlist.com/devices, download do not buy, unless you really want to support an author. Convert with: http://calibre-ebook.com/ if it does not come in the file type you need).

13. Go on a bike ride (I don’t have a bike nor do I know how to ride one)

14. Draw- try to fill up a sketchbook using art materials on hand

15. Write. In November participate in NaNoWriMo (that’ll take up a month of free time!)

16. Finish knitting projects

17. Go on a hike

18. Study Japanese (or any new language/ language you are working on)

19. Go to closer meetup groups (free ones :P)

20. Clean (I said FUN things… this one almost doesn’t count)

21. Volunteer (Teach English at the library, hospitals, food banks, animal shelters, other programs)

22. Meditate

23. Chat or talk to friends

24. Take pictures of things you find interesting

25. Read manga/comics online

26. Learn and try to make a new recipe from youtube

27. Make a playlist

28. Listen to Audiobooks & Podcasts

29. Make outfits on Polyvore instead of shopping for clothes

30. Create a pinterest or tumblr page and make a collage of inspirational images & quotes

31. Trade books, dvds, cd’s etc. with friends

32. Clip coupons for groceries that you already have to buy.

33. Dance to Zumba videos on youtube :-)

34. Travel the world via Couch Surfing

35. Treat your own city like you are a tourist there

36. Colour in a colouring book

37. Create a zine about something you have knowledge on

38. Go to a free night at a museum or art walk (There is one in Pomona here for me)

39. Make a list like this :-)

40. Participate in a potluck

41. Redecorate/ Reorganize your altar (or your meditation space, spiritual space, bible shelf etc)

42. Have a marathon of your favorite TV shows

43. Get a part time job, put in extra time at work (…doesn’t seem “fun” but could be)

44. Take a CPR/ First Aid class..if it’s not free learn the skills behind it without the certification

45. Make a scrapbook/ organize photos into a binder

46. Make videos of your pet being cute for youtube.

47. See if you can trump yesterday’s step count (pedometer needed)

48. Make a public facebook fan page or opinion page

49. Read the news and talk about it (….this gets ugly for me quickly, but can get rid of boredom)

50. Go to an online dictionary and learn new words, put them into anki and study them

51. Look up affordable crafting ideas for Halloween and Yule/Christmas/WhateverWinterHolidayIDon’tCare that you celebrate since it’s right around the corner. Maybe you can use things around your house. I saw a video on youtube of a woman putting cloves into oranges as a Yule decoration that scents the air. Make your own ornaments or a wreath. Things like that.

52. Have a pamper yourself day—trim, file and paint your own nails, leave conditioner in your hair for a couple hours, wear a facemask (you can make ones out of clay, honey, oatmeal maybe other food in your fridge), take a bath (if you have a bathtub you lucky *kitten*…sorry my envy is showing), clean your makeup brushes, learn how to apply makeup with youtube, moisturize your skin with oil. Learn to cut your own hair or wax your own eyebrows.

53. My friend told me to set out 2 boxes, each day put in 15 things to donate/sell and into the other box 15 things to throw away. You’ll get rid of clutter this way in no time.

54. Bake some treats.. good way to clean out your pantry

55. Do a google search on your own name or nicknames and see if you can do some ‘clean up’ LOL

56. Come up with recipes using things in your pantry

57. Learn how to make clothes and objects for the Sims 3 or Sims 2

58. Reorganize your bookshelves and eBook Library

59. Make an awesome google calendar (already do this..thought this could help others) Overlay with additional calendars that plot out your exercise routines, work, special appointments, events etc.

60. Find fun free apps and games for your phone for whatever you are into

61. Organize the files on your computer, put a new wallpaper on, reformat your hard drive

62. Write reviews on yelp, amazon, goodreads for places and products you like

63. Download and play Yoot Tower (Sim Tower) It is fun and addictive and it will take up an afternoon of your time and its free.

64. Get addicted to one of those annoying facebook games and pester all your friends for freebies and **** all day (I’m talking to you Candy Crush people)

65. Learn to play an instrument if you have one lying around.. I have an ocarina. (Yes I’m a Zelda fan can you tell??) See if you have a friend who gave up on playing an instrument and has one sitting around.

66. Go to a poetry reading and read some of your favorite poems. Have your own poetry reading.

67. Make spreadsheets of all the books, CDS/ Vinyl, Movies, Video Games that you own that way you never buy anything twice and also you can check off and evaluate which ones you don’t really want. Or you can feel more wealthy with what you have.

68. Practice divination with tools you have on hand.

69. Make runes from stones you find in nature. Oghams with branches:-)

70. Ask people if they have flower seeds/ plant clippings and potting soil sitting around and start a garden

71. Go to the park at night and pretend you’re a shadow kid and play on all the stuff

72. Read “On The Road” and “The Dharma Bums” for great ideas on how to live life without spending money. Plus you’ll be cooler in my book for reading Kerouac. Becoming cool in Sarah’s book is absolutely free.

73. Look around if you have any coupons, gift cards, groupons etc. lying around and see if you already have events planned out for you. I have tea for two (taking my aunt), 2 movie tickets, and an indoor rock climbing lesson all available to me.

74. Put all your change into coin star and have an amazon shopping spree. Or transfer directly to paypal and use on a bill. Or organize and take it to the bank in those dumb little paper things and keep your money in your pocket. OR my favorite.. organize it all and pay for something that costs over $10 completely in pennies and laugh at credit card wielding individuals without any patience while you bask in your frugal glory. Muahaha! Count extra slow for added effect.

75. Get a virtual pet.

76. Play dress up with the clothes in your closet. Maybe you can come up with a new outfit without having to buy anything new.

77. Write to people whose blogs and websites you visit and utilize frequently. Let them know how much you appreciate them. You’ll make someone’s day!

78. Write a real letter to companies whose products you buy frequently or whose ethics you admire. For example-- I sent a letter to Celestial Seasonings tea once to tell them I liked their teas in Middle School and they sent me tons of coupons, a few for entire boxes of tea for free. Many companies will do this.

79. Look for art websites online. No need to go to a gallery. Find artists you admire and post the cool pictures on your facebook to get them more viewers :-)

80. Go to free concerts/ open mic nights at cafes in your area.

81. Take a bus route for a full trip just to sight see. Maybe somewhere you haven’t been before nearby. Or to fully see your own neighborhood if you’re new there.

82. Read the labels on the food products you eat everyday. Look up the ingredients you don’t recognize. Find out the health benefits of your favorite fruits and veggies.

83. Make a list of goals. You can use a website or app to do this and check them off when you accomplish them. ie. 43things.com

84. Meal plan on a weekend, buy only the food you need and cook it all for the week. You will avoid over spending at restaurants, grocery shopping trips, and be eating better.

85. Become a neighborhood dog walker. Get in your walk, maybe earn extra money and meet people in your neighborhood.

86. Make a list of things you would do if you won the lotto. Cross out the things that absolutely need to cost money and realize you could already be doing the most important things on your list. You’re already a millionaire.

87. Perfect a skill and try to teach others this skill. Maybe you can earn money with it.

88. Borrow someone’s gear and go camping.

89. Join a walking group or a running club.

90. Meander around your local farmer’s market. Compare prices with the grocery store or view some of the events.

91. Read the free newspaper for your city and see if there are any events going on.

92. Learn to quilt or sew.

93. Organize your sock drawer. Find everyone’s sole mate!! (what a daunting task)

94. Make an instagram and take pictures of things you already have & do. Learn to re-appreciate them.

95. Join an adult sports team. Tennis, Soccer, Basketball are some ideas.

96. Get a girlfriend. JK girlfriends cost a lot of money. Have a romantic dinner at home if you have one.

97. Organize your e-mails. Sign up for interesting newsletters. I’m singed up for Yookoso’s Japanese Grammar a Day. Request that you stop getting newsletters from expensive retail locations that make anyone who makes less than 6 figures feel poor when they receive even sale e-mails.

98. Get into a Japanese, Korean or Chinese drama or anime and download and watch them all evening.

99. Adopt minimalism as a way of life and a virtue. Here are some inspirational pages to look at: http://onedressprotest.com/ , http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1812048,00.html , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeganism (not for me), http://mnmlist.com/ , http://unclutterer.com/ Do a search for “minimalist lifestyle”. You’ll feel better about NOT having stuff. Cutting the problem off at it’s source

100. Put in extra time at work or get another part time job on the side for people who are workaholics.

101. Look at your unnecessary expenses and eliminate them. More here: http://mnmlist.com/not-affluent

102. Clean out your closet. If you haven’t worn something in 365 days get rid of it. Clean off your old shoes and start wearing them. Wearing your old clothes can be fun.

103. Get a penpal online. There are websites and blogs full of people looking for penpals. They send pictures and cards and you can do the same.

104. Figure out ways to be more eco friendly in your life. Realize excess extra spending like getting take-away and café drinks contributes to excess waste.

105.Find a new hobby that doesn’t require many materials or expenditure http://www.livingapex.com/100-minimalist-hobbies/

106. Join the Peace Corps (lol… I went to a few meetings and pondered it..still too anxious)

107. Read magazines at the library. They tend to have the most popular ones.

108. Make friends from around the world on skype and volunteer to teach them English in exchange to learn their language.

109. Learn what plants are growing in your neighborhood. When I walk down Euclid Ave. I looked it up and it is lined with pepper trees.

110. Visit a botanical garden on a free day.

111. Become an activist for a cause you support

112. Hang out and do any of these things again with people you like

i was going to suggest list-making. nice one!

james6998

Well if you have a significant other you can always....you know.....

And if you don't you can always..you know..

I totally love the way your mind works