Just because you are living on a budget, don't think you won't be able to have fun anymore.
Sure, there will be some cutting you'll have to do - namely with frills.
And you'll have to spend sometime to find affordable ways to have a good time.
Think back to your early days, or when you were first married.
Remember when money was tight? Think back to what you did then for entertainment to get some ideas.
Sure, you likely won't want to go out on the pond and play hockey anymore, but surely there are things you can do now that you did back then and have the same kind of fund you had in those days.
Here are 10 tips for still having a good time while doing it for less.
1.
To The Library Instead of buying books or DVDs, visit the library where these things are free! 2.
Connect With Nature Take a bike ride, take a ride to the beach or lake and enjoy the sunset, go fishing, take a leisurely hike or have a picnic.
The point is, get outside and enjoy nature.
It's free and can be a lot of fun to boot.
3.
Return To The Old Days Play board games with your family, play cards, work on a crossword puzzle, do some scrap booking or play charades.
No need to buy expensive video games when the old standbys are free! 4.
Visit Your Community Pool 5.
Check Your Local Paper For Free Events In Your Area 6.
Have A BBQ.
Invite your friends or neighbors over for a BBQ.
Have each person / couple bring something.
7.
Read A Book 8.
Find Two For One Coupons To A Local Restaurant If you want to go out to dinner, find a BOGO coupon and have your date / wife go along for free! 9.
Trade Babysitting Amongst Friends And Family This is a great way to make going out more affordable.
You watch your sisters children this Friday and she watches yours next Saturday.
Or you can all go out together by sharing a babysitter.
10.
Entertain With Potluck Dinners Great for winter time when outdoor BBQs aren't an option where you live.