If your pocketbook is feeling extra tight lately, you are not alone. Research shows us that money is the number one stress amongst Americans. This is more than work, relationships, health, or anything else in life.
The American mentality believes that cash is the answer to everything and that the more money you have, the happier you are and the more you can find fun activities to do. This is all wrong.
Just because you are low on cash, it does not mean that you have to miss out on life. You just have to think outside the box and get creative with your friends and family and find some fun activities to do that do not cost a lot of money.
Keep on reading to learn some really fun activities that you can do that can be done on a tight budget. Pack your bags and get ready for some fun!
Have a Picnic
There is nothing better than quality time with the ones you love. Well, it could actually get better when you include delicious food, beautiful scenery, and some good wine!
Plan a pot-luck style picnic with your friends and ask them to each bring something to the blanket to share and enjoy.
Host a Board Game Night
Board games are a fantastic way to bond with others, learn some new skills, and a chance to get your creative juices flowing. If you ask around, you will find many of your friends will have board games to bring, so get ready for some fun and laughter!
Go For a Hike
Hiking is the perfect way to destress from the week as you connect to nature, and to your hiking buddies. Your heartbeat may raise from the exercise, but your stress levels are sure to come down while you are experiencing the beauty that surrounds you in nature.
Get Everyone to Pitch in on an Activity
There are some fun activities to do that may cost a lot of money on your own, but if you gather all your friends, it will cost next to nothing! Take advantage of your circle of friends and get them to pitch in on one of the following activities:
- Fishing charter
- A themed party
- Brewery Tours
- Paint nights
- Pottery Classes
- Sports events
These are just a few of the activities that you can gather your friends for, there are many more. Ask around and see what your friends are thinking and you have some new activities!
Play an Outdoor Sports Game
Get some people together and arrange a fun day outdoors playing some sports. Sports like touch football, soccer, capture the flag, dodgeball, and basketball take very little equipment.
There are always people ready and willing to play sports with friends, you will be surprised at who throws up their hand to join you.
Learn More Fun Activites to Do On a Budget
There are many fun activities to do on a budget with friends, you just have to get creative and start brainstorming some new ideas!
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