My wallet is slim. The only time it seems that I have any spending money is after I babysit and in the winter months I only get a babysitting gig once in a blue moon. So, when I come home for the holidays and my friends are begging to do something fun, I freak out. How in the hell am I going to be able to afford all of the trips they want to make?
If you're in the same spot as me, I have a few things that are cheap and fun for you to do (without spending too much, or anything at all).
1. Drive somewhere.
The beach, a cute town nearby, a hiking trail. I love doing this and the pictures you can get from these trips are incredible. You never know what you're going to happen to find. There is so much to do, just hop on Google and figure a trip out.
Don't have a car?
2. Go bike riding!
This is a good one, but it's cold out right now so you'll probably have to save it for the spring/summer. Find a trail somewhere near you and break out your bike. In addition to having a great time, you'll also get in your daily workout.
3. Have a movie marathon.
This is often the most popular choice between all of my friends. We LOVE a good horror movie! If you need any suggestions, hit ya girl up.
4. Make dinner together.
Taco night is a good start. Have all of your friends come over with one of the ingredients and have a great time stuffing your face. Don't like tacos? Make pizza!! Classic college kid moves.
5. Bake cookies.
All the supplies cost money, but let's be real, your mom has it all lying around in your house. Look how beautiful that gif is. That could be the delicious dessert you and all of your friends enjoy after dinner.
6. Have a game night.
Dig out your old board games that you haven't played in years and play with your friends. You're guaranteed to have a blast, especially if you bring out Cards Against Humanity. Another good one is Whoonu, you get to see how well your friends know you and you'll also learn some new things about them.
7. Have a craft night.
Tell your friends to bring whatever it is that they'd like to paint and then you can all sit together, watch a movie, and paint together. Maybe paint for each other. It's a lot of fun and you get to pull out your creative side.
There are a ton of ways to have a good time without breaking the bank. This isn't all of them either. If you have any, share this with your favorite cheap activity to do with friends. I am up for anything that doesn't add to my debt.
