35 FREE Activities to Do During a FREE Weekend!
I have a new challenge for you ...
…this week-end, don't spend money.
Yes, yes, you read that right!
I'm talking about a whole weekend, without a single expense. Not a single euro paid out!
Because one of the best ways to save money is to take on this “zero expense” weekend challenge.
Whether it's shopping, activities for the kids, or going out to restaurants or to the movies, weekend spending can add up very, very quickly ...
Especially when you are with the family! On average, the French spend € 217 to go for a weekend!
To survive a weekend without the expense, you still need a little preparation (including having something to eat and drink!).
But don't be afraid because, after all, it's all about 2 short days ! Nothing really bad, is it?
Once you've made it through your weekend without spending a single dime, you'll be amazed at how much money you save.
And there are so many things to do to have a good time WITHOUT spending money.
To help you, here is 35 FREE activities to do during a no-expense weekend. Look :
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List of 35 free activities
1. Sort through the things lying around in your cupboards and sell them in garage sales or on leboncoin. This way, you earn money instead of spending it!
2. Go see a free concert or movie in a park. You can easily find them in the municipal diary of local newspapers. For free films in Paris, go here and for concerts here.
3. Have a picnic.
4. Go for a hike to get green.
5. Go to the park or discover a new park in your area.
6. Take a bike tour.
7. Play a board game or play cards.
8. Organize a potluck with friends.
9. Learn a new skill. For example, learn a new trick for free on the Internet.
10. Read a book and enjoy the benefits of reading.
11. Cook and try new recipes, like the famous recipe for Teriyaki Chicken on a Bowl of Rice.
12. Play with your kids.
13. Do a DIY project like painting furniture.
14. Sort, organize and print photos on your smartphone and computer.
15. Build a fire either at home in your fireplace or an outdoor campfire.
16. Do DIY.
17. Visit a museum for free.
18. Volunteer.
19. Pitch your tent in your garden and go camping!
20. Go fishing.
21. Go to the beach.
22. Take a tour of the media library and borrow books, comics and even movies.
23. Take pictures.
24. Budget all of your expenses.
25. Redesign a room, using only what you have at home. To help you out, here are some cool and easy ideas.
26. Prepare lists for vacations, meals for the week or back to school.
27. Put your goals on paper.
28. Gardening.
29. Fan your toes. You also need to know how to relax and do nothing at all!
30. Organize a clothes barter with your friends. It's cool and everyone is saving money.
31. Write down your thoughts or start a journal.
32. Draw or paint.
33. Play a video game. Take out and dust off your old vintage games from the cellar!
34. Store and organize your closet.
35. Sit outside and take full advantage of what is going on around you with a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Do you already have something planned this weekend? Okay, you can take on this challenge next week!
The main thing is to get started :-)
Think you can survive longer than a weekend? So why not try the No-Spend Month?
Your turn...
Have you tried these free activities to spend a weekend without spending a single euro? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Also to discover:
Take the Challenge For 2018: 52 Weeks Savings.
For 2018, take up the 5 Euro Banknote Challenge.
