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30 Things To Do During A No Spend Week

You can have fun with out spending money!

DestinyParis

Aug 01, 2019

Jacksonville State University

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I am nineteen. I am a full-time college student, working a part-time job, and getting my first apartment with my significant other! Money is tight. However, I know this part of my life is going to be filled with unforgettable moments and memories I will tell my grandchildren about. A good way to make my money last longer is to spend as little of it as possible.

Therefore, my partner and I have decided to start having a no-spend-week each month. I made this list to not just help others, but help me too. Going out on the town is so tempting, but I have to remind myself that I can have plenty of fun without spending money. I am very excited to start trying the activities on this list!

1. Read

Reading is my favorite pass time. Getting lost in a novel cost zero dollars. I have plenty of books sitting around that I keep telling myself I will get to, but still haven't. I'm going to spend my no spend days finally getting to those books.

2. Enjoy a pot of coffee at home

You don't have to go to Starbucks to drink coffee and study. Brew a pot at home and have as much as you want.

3. Write!

Write poetry, start your own novel, journal, or just write down your plans for the week. Writing is a good pass time. It always seems to calm me down.

4. Go for a walk

Take a walk around your local park. Maybe hike a new trail.

5. Crafts

Use stuff that you have laying around the house for a new project!

6. Have a movie or TV show marathon

One of my favorite things to do is watch the "Avatar the Last Air Bender" series that my fiance and I have on DVD.

7. Garden!

Gardening is a very rewarding pass time. It can be hard work, but in the end you have food to eat or plants to admire.

8. Play board games

My favorite board game is monopoly.

9. Cook

Try a new recipe. Meal prep. Bake a cake. Whatever floats your boat.

10. Study or get ahead at work

Take some of your extra time to get ahead!

11. Have a candle lit dinner at home with your boo

What is more romantic than a home cooked meal. Especially in dim light of the candles with just your partner.

12. Enjoy a cup of hot tea

Hot tea is very soothing. It is the best thing on a stressful day.

13. Have a poker night without any money

Poker can be so much fun without betting any real money.

14. Have a photo shoot

It doesn't cost a thing to get dressed up and take pictures! Take pictures of yourself, with friends, family, or your significant other.

15. Scrapbook

I love scrapbooking! It is a great way to remember good times! Plus you can have fun making the scrapbook.

16. Try a free work out video on YouTube

My favorites are the dance workouts!

17. Declutter your phone

Go throw your emails, sort your pictures, or delete apps you don't use anymore.

18. Clean the house!

Get that house in order!

19. Visit your local library!

Fall in love with books, just like Belle!

20. Donate some of your old stuff!

Spend some time making a "donation pile" and give that stuff away!

21. Make a quilt out of old t-shirts

This is next on my to-do list!

22. Volunteer

Do some volunteer work during your no-spend week!

23. Bird watch in your back yard

Watching animals in their natural habitat can be lots of fun!

24. Fill out your calendar/planner for the month

Take some time to write down your schedule!

25. Learn a new skill. Knitting?

I have been itching to learn how to knit.

26. Build a fort in your living room. "Camp" with your friend or significant other.

This is way more fun than a normal sleep over!

27. Have an at home spa day

Take a bath, paint your nails, and put on a face mask. Do it all in the comfort of your own home. Without spending any money! Can it get any better than that?

28. Play video games

Make use out of that expensive Xbox or Play station.

29. Make a copycat recipe

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Have a favorite meal from a certain restaurant? Look up a copycat recipe online! Now you can make it any time you want!

30. Learn a magic trick

Everyone could use a little more magic in their life!

I hope you enjoy these tips!

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30 Things To Do During A No Spend Week

You can have fun with out spending money!

1. Read

2. Enjoy a pot of coffee at home

3. Write!

4. Go for a walk

5. Crafts

6. Have a movie or TV show marathon

7. Garden!

8. Play board games

9. Cook

10. Study or get ahead at work

11. Have a candle lit dinner at home with your boo

12. Enjoy a cup of hot tea

13. Have a poker night without any money

14. Have a photo shoot

15. Scrapbook

16. Try a free work out video on YouTube

17. Declutter your phone

18. Clean the house!

19. Visit your local library!

20. Donate some of your old stuff!

21. Make a quilt out of old t-shirts

22. Volunteer

23. Bird watch in your back yard

24. Fill out your calendar/planner for the month

25. Learn a new skill. Knitting?

26. Build a fort in your living room. "Camp" with your friend or significant other.

27. Have an at home spa day

28. Play video games

29. Make a copycat recipe

30. Learn a magic trick

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

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You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

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