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What to do when you’re on a budget:
Cheap activities you can do

Whether you’re Frugal Fran and love saving money or are on a tight budget, today’s post on cheap things to do is going to show you how you can have a good time without spending a lot of money!

We all love a little fun in our lives, and being on a budget should not stop us from having it.

A lot of activities cost money, but there are lots of things you can do that won’t break the bank, and some are even free!

Especially now during the pandemic, it is more important than ever to save for the future because nobody really knows how long this will last.

If you’re looking for ways to add more money into your monthly budget, be sure to check out my post on 10 side hustles that can help you with your income goals.

Now, without further ado, if you’re someone who likes to save their hard-earned money but still have fun, read on for 99 cheap activities you can do.

99 Activities That Won’t Break The Bank

1. Bake a cake or cookies from ingredients you already own
2. Try a new exercise routine by following a YouTube video
3. Have an outdoor picnic
4. Go for a walk in nature
5. Have a game night
6. Host a potluck dinner
7. Go for a hike
8. Do a puzzle
9. Watch the waves at the beach
10. Create your dream home on Pinterest
11. Try out a new recipe
12. Journal
13. Start a new TV show
14. Go on a joyride
15. Explore your neighborhood
16. Create a vision board
17. Listen to a podcast
18. Take photos of nature
19. Watch a movie at home
20. Create new looks from clothes you already own
21. Create your bucket list
22. Have a photoshoot
23. Work towards your goals
24. Start a creative social media account
25. Go on a bike ride
26. Visit a friend or relative
27. Have a DIY spa day at home
28. Watch the sunrise
29. Watch the sunset
30. Do an at-home mani-pedi
31. Catch up on your reading
32. Experiment with different coffee recipes
33. Make a homemade pizza
34. Try out different cocktail recipes
35. Find new blogs to read
36. Practice the law of attraction
37. Learn something new
38. Make an at-home hair or face mask
39. Look up new motivational quotes
40. Customize your phone screen
41. Draw or paint something
42. Make jewelry
43. Create a meal plan
44. Have a movie marathon
45. Experiment with popcorn flavors
46. Sit at a cafe and people watch
47. Visit a museum
48. Visit a free tourist attraction
49. Go for a walk around your area
50. Redecorate a room
51. Learn a TikTok dance
52. Go to a bar or restaurant that has live music
53. Have a bonfire
54. Attend an outdoor festival
55. Get a day pass at a gym. Those are usually free!
56. Go sightseeing
57. Visit the park
58. Make a time capsule
59. Go jogging with a friend
60. DIY something from Pinterest
61. Take a long bubble bath
62. Watch an inspiring TED Talk
63. Watch funny videos on YouTube
64. Make your own body scrub
65. Try out some new hairstyles
66. Create a new music playlist
67. Set intentions and new goals
68. Sell your unwanted stuff on eBay or Poshmark
69. Plan your next vacation or staycation
70. Make fondue (sweet or savory!)
71. Write a list of things you’re grateful for
72. Go window shopping
73. Visit your local library
74. Google free workout classes in your area
75. Start a scrapbook
76. Look up new affirmations
77. Work on your personal development
78. Try new hot chocolate recipes
79. Have an indoor picnic
80. Make a cheeseboard or a dessert board
81. Visit the beach and collect seashells
82. Start an online side-hustle
83. Review your favorite books on Goodreads
84. Re-read your favorite books
85. List 5 things you love about yourself
86. Create a Pinterest board of how you want your life to be in 5 years
87. Call or write to an old friend
88. Follow new inspiring accounts on Instagram
89. Make a pie
90. Volunteer at a charity
91. Plant something
92. Do something nice for a stranger
93. Go on a night swim
94. Practice a new language
95. Make a loaf of bread
96. Teach yourself how to knit
97. Start a free blog
98. Practice new yoga moves
99. Have a yard sale

I hope you enjoyed this list of 99 things you can do when you’re on a tight budget!

You don’t have to stop having fun when you’re being mindful of how much you’re spending at all. Finding new things to do that are free or cost very little money is going to bring you closer to your financial goals, without making you feel deprived of fun activities.

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