Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to entertain yourself? This article will supply lots of ideas to have fun spending little or no cash.
Here are a couple ideas for women. Visit a local department store and spray yourself with a free perfume sample in the fragrance section. Zero money was spent but no one will know that. Play dress up in the hat department. Try on the hats, even the frilly ones. You’ll feel like a guest of honor at a tea party..
The following are suggestions everybody can follow: Go to Wendy’s, a fast foot restaurant, and buy a Caesar salad, sour cream and chive potato, or a potato with butter, and a medium drink. It will cost about $4.00. You can have a whole meal for what it usually costs to buy a cup of coffee at your favorite gourmet coffee shop.
Take a walk in the park. Find one that has a walking trail with black top. That way you can go by yourself, with your pet dog, or with a friend. If you live in Maryland, there is a great walking trail at Fort Washington Park, which is located in Fort Washington, MD. . The address is 13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington, MD 20744. The phone number is (301) 763-4600. I have gone there myself. It has a scenic view of the trees and takes 15 minutes to walk around its perimeter once. It is free to walk the trail until April 3, 2006. After April 3, 2006 you can purchase a pass for 3 days and pay $3. The annual pass is only $20. You’ll enjoy the scenic beauty of nature for a mere pittance and get a great workout as well.
Shop till you drop for $5 or less. Go to a thrift store. You can find items for as low as.25 cents. Items such as tableware, records and decorations for your house can be bought as well. Some thrift stores have a half price ticket board. Certain colored tags are ½ price of the regular price. Value Village in Camp Springs, Maryland, has this type of pricing system. I have spent five dollars and bought two blouses as well as a piece of framed art. You’ll feel like you went on a shopping spree without the empty pocketbook. The Value Village Thrift Store is located at 6307 Allentown Road at Old Branch Avenue in Camp Springs, Maryland. This store does not accept incoming calls. All major credit cards are accepted.
Go to a bookstore like Borders and buy a large soda for only $1.50. The address to the Borders in Waldorf, Md is at 334 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD. The phone number is (301) 705-6672. They have books on everything imaginable. Pick out the books or magazines that interest you. You’ll learn something new and leave relaxed as well as refreshed. After visiting Borders, I always learn something new. For Example, I have an interest in horses and have owned them the majority of my life. But after reading a book about horses, I learned that older horses shed out quickly and their winter coat grows longer.. Also when visiting a book store, write down the books that you like and then go to the library a see if the books are available.
Instead of a bookstore you could go to a library and enjoy the books there. The library also has information that lists community events that cost little or no money. My local library, the Potomac Branch in Bryans Road Maryland, offers DVD’s and videos for check out. You can enjoy your favorite Movie free for 3 nights! This branch also offers Book Express. A list of the Best Selling Books is posted at the library and a library visitor can find these books in the library! The address for the library is 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive Indian Head, MD 20640. To contact the branch (301) 375-7375. If you do not live in Maryland, check to see what services your library provides.
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So think about using these tips. Your wallet will thank you.
