30 Things To Do Instead of Spending Money

Beat Boredom Without Spending a Dime

-- By Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer

• 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.

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