ZERO COST Vacation Ideas

Want to recharge, but don’t want to spend much on a vacation? Here are 19 great ideas to get you started!

1. Switch houses with a friend or relative in another town. Being in a different town, country or state for a week or two gives everyone a change of scenery and a chance to play tourist in a new place.
2. Consider yourself a tourist. Are there local attractions you don’t visit simply because they’re local? Be a tourist!
3. See what’s free. Google your local area and find out about any free concerts, classes or events. You’ll be surprised what’s out there.
4. Turn on the sprinkler. You may not have a pool, but a sprinkler is just as cool, more fun and less risky than swimming. Get the kids in swimsuits, romp around with them like no one is watching and close your eyes to the mess when they come inside dripping but happy.
5. Enjoy the great outdoors. Playgrounds, spray grounds, parks and lakes can all be a lot of fun. Get up and go out in the early evening for some fun and relaxation.
6. Go to a local farm. You have to buy vegetables anyways, so why not do the picking yourself?
7. Browse in the local library. Really, when were you there last? No matter what your interests are (gourmet cooking, writing, DIY, gardening, etc.), you’ll find volumes on it.
8. Take a hobby and turn it into a moonlighting business. Say you like to create fancy hair ribbons and barrettes. Why not sell them to friends, family, neighbors, etc. There are so many things you can do for “fun” money, and as long as there’s no pressure to turn it into a full-time income, it really can be fun.
9. Go fly a kite. Maybe plan it for a windy day on the beach.
10. Serve breakfast for dinner. Why not?!
11. Have the kids and/or your non-cooking spouse make dinner. It’ll be a change for everyone. You can even help out and teach them a thing or two.
12. Make a movie. There are so many video contests out there; you can find one for your family to compete it. If you make the video about money, you can enter it into Numerica’s own contest! Email your video to video@numnum.org for your chance to win $150! Or, just come up with something you can do for a good time.
13. Go camping. In the basement. In the attic. In the backyard. unconventional sleeping locations = FUN!
14. Feed the birds.
15. Adopt a pet at your local shelter.
16. Entertain residents at a seniors’ home. They’ll love the company.
17. Keep a journal.
18. Make lemonade. From scratch.
19. Get together with friends and family at block party or group picnic.

 

 

 

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