Introduction
In my opinion, money doesn’t buy happiness. You can have an amazing time on $5 or even less. In fact, you don’t need a lot of money to be happy—and you can have just as much fun without spending a ton of cash. Here are some ideas for how to enjoy yourself without breaking the bank:
Walk to a new place in your neighborhood
You can walk to a new place in your neighborhood. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, where you live and what your level of fitness is; whether it’s an apartment building or a sprawling estate, there are hidden gems hiding in plain sight.
Walk around your neighborhood with an open mind and no agenda for an hour or two—chatting with neighbors who are out doing their own errands, checking out local businesses, seeing what everyone has to offer—and before long you’ll be amazed by just how much history and charm there is just around the corner from where you live!
You’ll learn about aspects of life that might otherwise have passed by without notice: what kind of architecture appeals most? What sorts of stores cater best toward certain lifestyles? How does one person see their home compared with another person’s vision? This type of perspective broadens horizons beyond wha
Buy yourself flowers
- Buy yourself flowers.
- You deserve them, and they’ll make you happy.
Do cartwheels at the local park
Cartwheels are the best way to get fit, because they’re relatively low-cost and require no special equipment. You can do them almost anywhere—in your backyard, on a schoolyard or playground, at a park.
You don’t even need someone else to be there! You can practice by yourself (you’ll probably look silly) or with your friends (you’ll have fun).
Go to the dollar store and buy a random item.
The dollar store is a great place to buy random things. You can find some really interesting things for $1, and if you’re lucky, there will be something in there that inspires you to create something new. It’s also a fun way to pass the time while waiting in line at the grocery or drugstore. You can buy yourself a treat or get creative and make something for someone else.
Make your own pizza on English muffins.
The first thing you’ll have to do is prepare everything. Get out some English muffins, sauce and cheese. You’ll also need some toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms and olives. The thing with making your own pizza on English muffins is that it’s really easy, but you have to be organized before you start cooking!
Once you’ve got all your ingredients in place, cook them in an oven for ten minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 Celsius). Make sure they’re cooked thoroughly before taking them out of the oven and cutting them into slices so people can eat them easily!
Blow bubbles with bubblegum.
- Blow bubbles. You can find bubblegum at any grocery store, but it’s not always easy to find the kind you want. Look for a pack that says “Bubble Gum” or “Bubble Blowing Gum.” If you’re in a pinch and need some quick entertainment, buy whatever is available. Still, your best bet is to go with what you know will work best—and that could mean buying an ordinary pack of Bubblicious (my personal favorite) or Skittles and cutting them up into small pieces.
- Use a container and water. Some people like to use glass jars or vases for blowing bubbles; others prefer plastic bottles like those used for milk cartons; still others go with something even more flexible: Ziploc bags! Just make sure they are clean before using them so that there’s no chance of contamination from crumbs or food particles getting stuck on them—and don’t forget about washing your hands thoroughly afterward!
Make paper snowflakes.
Find a template for a snowflake on the internet, such as this one. Use a pencil to draw the outline of the shape on your chosen paper. Cut out the shape with scissors, then use a hole punch to make the center hole in your paper (if you’re using an origami paper that has no holes already). Fold it in half, then half again and again until it’s very small. You should now have eight pieces of folded paper that look like little triangles connected by four lines at each corner.
To assemble, take two pieces of folded paper and line them up so their straight edges are touching each other. Make sure they still have their triangle shape—if they don’t when you hold them side-by-side, flip them over or rotate one until they do! Now fold these two “triangle” pieces together along each pair of sides that touch each other; repeat this step three more times so you end up with four sets of folded triangles connected together by two lines at every corner point!
Watch the clouds drift by for hours.
Watching the clouds drift by for hours is a great way to relax. Cloud watching can also be inspiring, as you may find yourself wondering about the weather or your environment. If you want to bring friends along with you, then cloud watching is a great conversation starter!
Learn about your town’s history.
Learn about your town’s history.
There are a lot of ways to do this. You can go to the local library, use the internet and ask a friend or family member for some suggestions. You can read a book about your city’s history, take an online course or visit a historical site in person. If you don’t know anything about where you live and want to learn more, start with documentaries that capture what life was like in previous years.
Write Haikus on Twitter or Instagram.
Haikus are a Japanese poem that is short, with 17 syllables. They are about nature, seasons, and other aspects of life.
You can write haikus on Twitter or Instagram by posting your thoughts in three lines: 1-3-5. The first and third lines have 5 syllables each while the middle line has 7 syllables. A few examples:
“A garden full of flowers.” (This is an example of an English language haiku)
“The sun rises above me.” (This is another example)
You don’t need money to have fun!
You don’t need money to have fun!
You might think that the only way to have an awesome time is by spending money, but you’d be wrong. You can also have fun doing things that don’t cost a dime, like going outside and playing with friends in the park, listening to music on your phone or listening to a podcast while you walk around town. You can also try new activities like going hiking or visiting a museum or taking up yoga classes (they’re usually free).
Conclusion
The point of this blog post is to show you that there are many ways to have fun without spending money. We hope that these ideas inspired some new ideas for you and your friends!