Having a good time doesn’t always need to break the bank! Get into recession mode and cancel those shopping dates now! We’ve come up with 7 hot and totally wallet friendly ideas to help you maximize the fun and minimize the spending…
Picnic
Gather your girlfriends and get and back to nature with an old fashioned picnic. Simple foods like sandwiches or crackers are all you need, a good rug to sit on and of course the perfect spot. Picnics boho version of the Sex and the City lunch date, they cost much less than eating out and the flush of sun will leave you feeling relaxed and invigorated!
Fish and chips on the beach
The beach in early evening is a beautiful place to enjoy a cheap and cheerful kiwi dinner with friends. If you’re not too full afterward it’s also a great place to play rugby, cricket, or just kick a ball around.
Home makeovers
Can’t afford a manicure? Your budget no longer covers regular visits to the salon? Don’t get down! Pampering can be done at home too and is an awesome way to have fun with friends, stay glam and save coins. Home products make amazing beauty products; we recommend this face mask to revitalize your skin:
Add a tablespoon of natural yoghourt to a tablespoon of ground oatmeal and mix together. Add a few drops of honey to the oatmeal mix and stir. Spread the mixture over your face and leave for ten minutes! Rinse off with warm water! We’ve got plenty more DIY ideas…
Walk a dog, or many!
Do a good deed and get some exercise all in one hit! There are plenty of dogs out there who would love a walk so head down to your local SPCA or dog shelter and see if any dogs need a walk. All you have to do is keep up!
DVD’s
A movie is a great form of entertainment and DVD’s are an awesome way to spend time with friends without costing the earth. Video stores generally have deals as well so you are likely to come out with five DVD’s for less than the price of one ticket at the cinema! Make some popcorn, huddle together on the couch and watch Hollywood in your lounge! A fun, inexpensive night in!
Happy hour
Big nights in out can cost a lot. Try inventing a cocktail recipe with your friends at home and enjoy making and drinking them together. If you want to go to town try limiting yourself to one or two drinks so you don’t spend too much, more time on the dance floor, less time the bar!
Pot luck dinner
Dinner parties are fantastic, but the idea of cooking for many can be daunting and costly! Pot luck dinners involve everyone bringing a dish. This can make for a creative meal and lots of fun! Everyone takes their dish when they leave too, so less washing up at the end of the night! What’s not fun about that?
Walk a dog, or many!
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