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Some of the Best Times in Life Can be Free

Ladies are you looking for a way to get your money matters back on track while at the same time feeling like you can’t enjoy the good life?

Broke times don’t mean you have to have a broke life. Broke does not have to mean that we can’t have fun or have to deny our self some of life’s goodies. It may mean, however, tightening the wallet, freezing some of our assets and putting a hold on our spending.

I enjoy many of life’s privileges without having to pay my way to a joyful or fun-filled life. Some of the best things in life can be enjoyed without a price tag. You just have to be creative and do your homework.

My husband is a financial educator. One of his popular topics is how to bring fun to your life without reaching into your pocket. He says it starts right where you live, right in your neighborhood, and right in your community. When we dated, or during times when money wasn’t right, he schooled me on how to enjoy life without the big price tag.



Here are some of the things we enjoy  to make our life matter, and we didn't have to buy a thing:

1. Picnic in the park. Most parks don’t charge you entrance fees so why not head to one and enjoy a day of relaxing. Make lunch from what’s in your home and call some friends to join you with the challenge of “bring only what’s in your fridge.” If you don’t want to drive to the park, do what we do, lay a picnic blanket on you floor and create a “stay at home picnic.”

2. Music and concerts. Neighbors are building community by offering free concerts during the summer. We love these, and get our concert schedules right before they start and plan which ones to attend. Friends join us, too, which makes it nice; again, we don’t have to spend a dime.

3. Movie nights. It may take a little extra research on your part, but community centers and some of the touristy sites hold free outdoor movies.

4. Time with friends. Yesterday, I had the best time with a friend by spending time with her for the afternoon. We laughed, talked, and shared and it didn’t cost us a dime.

5. Museum visits. Many cities have great museums without the entry fees.

6. Bike riding and walking. Parks and probably close by are walking trails where you can go bike riding, running or walking.



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