30 Things To Do Instead of Spending Money
Beat Boredom Without Spending a Dime
-- By Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer
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- Balance your checkbook.
- Watch a movie.
- Go to the library.
- Play with your pet.
- Ride a bike.
- Knit, crochet, quilt or sew.
- Organize a drawer, closet or folder.
- Post on the Message Boards.
- Work in the yard or garden.
- Read a book.
- Call a friend.
- Bake cookies.
- Play with your kids.
- Exercise.
- Volunteer at a shelter, a school, or a nursing home.
- Visit a museum.
- Clean your house.
- Meditate or pray.
- Take a walk around the block.
- Take a long, hot bath.
- Lie down outside and watch the clouds (or stars).
- Take a nap.
- Write in a journal.
- Eat a healthy snack.
- Check your email.
- Cook a meal from scratch.
- Listen to your favorite song.
- Write a letter to a loved one.
- Meet a friend for a cup of coffee.
- Look at a photo album.
