Cheap Summer Ideas
With everyone trying to save money, we all are on the look out for some cheap
, yet fun things to do this summer. Read on for ten great ideas to do this summer that will not burn a hole in your pocket.Redecorate
Try rearranging your apartment, or any room in your house. You will find this lots of fun to do, and see yourself living in an entirely new place and not in your dull old room. Also take the time to arrange your closet, book, DVD or CD collection.
Exercise
Exercise can be a great way to have fun and stay in good condition. Try to go jogging, cycling or playing a sport along with your friend, find someone full of energy and who you look forward to spending time with. This way you will want to exercise just to be with your friend. Take an hour everyday to exercise and by the end of summer you should be fit and raring to go.
Meditate
You will find yourself refreshed and energized after you finish meditating. It is a very relaxing and invigorating method to pass time, release stress and keep up focus. Meditation helps you find your inner self so be sure to make easy changes in your lifestyle, that will bring you inner peace and comfort.
Something New
Have you ever wanted to play tennis like Serena Williams or sing like a Whitney Houston? This summer try learning a new talent or be creative. Whatever it is, summer is a great time to pick up a new hobby. You can start by learning to cook some new recipes, learn to paint, make crafts and cards, take photographs, play the guitar etc. You will be astonished to see how artistic you are once you put your mind to it. If you spend an hour every day, by the end of summer you should be great at your new skill and be impressing everyone around you.
Explore Your City
Take your local map, you will realize there are many places in your city you have never seen. Try and take some time to visit the popular spots in your city. Going to these places even on your own can be lots of fun. Take your camera, and make a video of your visit. Art galleries and museums are fun places to see.
Volunteer Yourself
Go to the nearest animal shelter, orphanage or old age home and you will find so many things to do. Your entire day will be spent in doing something important to the society. Spending even an hour talking or playing board games with residents whose families can't visit them, makes a huge amount of change in their lives. This is a great way to spend the day. Try going once a week to your chosen place of volunteering, you can make this a weekly routine.
Library
The library is a refuge to all book worms. You can rent many books, magazines or movies that will help you pass time. Try and finish a certain number of books this summer, you can read them at your preferred reading spot too - the couch, a hammock, even a tree. Usually libraries have summer programs, you can ask the relevant details to your local library.
Picnic
Nothing compares to going on a picnic with your family or buddies, its a great way to spend the summer. You will get a lot of fresh air, sunlight and exercise. Just stretch out on a blanket and take the day in. Ask each of your friends to bring a dish of treats and you have a feast for yourself. You can couple activities such as playing Frisbee, a water gun fight to cool off or flying a kite.
The Green Touch
How about trying your hand at gardening. some packets of seeds and plant your own fruits, vegetables or herbs and use them for cooking daily. They can also be given to your neighbors or friends as gifts. Planting some in your garden or your backyard is a productive hobby. Involving children in the watering, planting etc is a great way to pass time.
Hiking and Camping
Here is another free outdoor activity, to be explored this summer. There are many hiking trails that can be found in your local area. You can go up a mountain, if you feel like some action or take a local trail for a laid back hike. Take all your camping gear, call your pals and camp out in your very own backyard with all your friends, have a fun time sleeping under the stars and enjoy the night. You can also try camping out at the local regional/national park for some change in scenery, and an adventurous night.
Hope all these ideas help you make the most of this summer!
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