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Here’s a list of some ideas to get you started. You can pull it out when you feel stuck for or need inspiration and I’ve even popped in there a couple of gift ideas too!
Fun Free Activities
Go to a free museum, park or other venue
Have friends over for brunch
Spend any reward points you have such as hotel or frequent flyer miles
Stay with friends
Make presents with materials you have
Host a game night!
Camp out!
Check out free programs at the library or ones put on by the local council
Learn something new online
Give gift vouchers for services as gifts
Clean out your wardrobes and donate items
Have a car boot sale
Head to the park
Go on a walk
Re-gift unused items
Go on a bike ride
Pick up a hobby like blogging
Read free books through Kindle or your library
Volunteer for an organisation you’re passionate about
Play cards
Watch free videos if you have Amazon Prime
Rearrange the furniture and artwork in your home
Look at the stars (when it’s dark!)
Roast marshmallows and make s’mores
Check out your town or city community website for free events
Join a sports team for fun
Find new podcasts or Audio book to listen to
Read books you own but haven’t had a chance to delve into yet!
Use unused gift cards as entertainment for yourself
Tour your town or local attractions
Go for a picnic
Research your family tree
Organise a garden party
Learn to take better photos on your phone
Have a date night at home
Try geocaching
Make handmade cards
Do yoga or meditate
Give baked good as gifts
Take on small home maintenance tasks
Do jigsaw puzzles
Get involved in your community or church
Work out at home or find ways to exercise in nature
Start a journal
Help a neighbour or friend
Have a spa night at home
Read blogs of interest to you
Swap videos or games with friends
Plan for how you’ll best use your savings at the end of the challenge
These are just some of the many ways you can find entertainment and gifts for free during a no spend challenge. It does take some outside-the-box thinking, and you’ll surely be able to add your own items to this list but it’s a start.
The most important thing is to ensure to continue having fun during your
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