15 Fun and simple things to do when saving money that do not cost you much money

The things we are doing to save money actually cost us a lot more. Until, the days can really seem quite long and boring when you have little or no money for entertainment. When it comes to saving money, there's always something more you can do. Altering a couple of old habits and developing new ones could see you save significantly.

Have you ever watched little kids play? They are able to turn almost any object they can get into an interesting plaything complete with names and story line. They can even keep at it for hours at a time. Even adults can forget the daily grind of money matters and just have plain, cheap fun.

Take a break and look at this list of things that may surprisingly enthuse you to proceed with your life even though you have no money. These ideas are easy to implement and even small savings can add up quickly. Start saving today.

Here are 15 fun things you can do with very low or no budget at all to save more money.

1. Play board games

The most popular board games are chess, monopoly, backgammon, checkers and educational games like scrabble and dictionary. Board games are a fun, cheap way for families to spend time together. 

2. Go on a bike ride

Biking is fun and as your pedaling, gets some exercise in too. You can go explore alone or as a group biking but make sure it is not after dark.

3. Take a walk around your neighborhood

Get out of the house and stretch your limbs by taking a slow casual walk around where you live. The fresh air and scenery will take your mind off money for a while anyway.

4. Take your kids to the Local Park or playground

If you don't have kids around you could volunteer to take your nephews or nieces. It would be a lot of fun watching the kids laugh and play and the most it would cost you would probably be a scoop of ice cream per child. You'll become their favorite Aunt or Uncle in no time.

5. Learn a new art project online and teach your family or friends

There are so many fantastic websites that teach art projects completely free. Some are designed specifically for kids and others for adults. The range of choice is awesome and many of the projects are truly mind-blowing.

The great thing about this is many of these sites use old items you can easily find lying around the house to create keepsakes you would be proud of. The added advantage for kids is that it helps to bring out their creativity too. I bet you will be able to keep them occupied for long making these projects.

6. Have a camp out on the garden lawn

There are so many things you could do with a camp out this point actually deserves an article of its own. Basically be creative and plan ahead.

Invite a few friends or just keep it in-house with your close family. Include fun games, water splashes, a sizzling barbecue and of course scary stories. Try putting up funny looking decorations round your lawn and lights they look fantastic after dark and don't forget the tents.

7. Check out the library

When last did you visit one? Many of them have new improved books, CD and DVDs you could borrow. Or just sit there and read for a while, you never know you may meet someone interesting and make new friends.

8. Bake or cook something new

The aim here is to spend little or nothing, so doesn’t go overboard. Search round your kitchen cabinet for some ingredients you have not used in a while (please check the use by date first) and come up with a new recipe or just a dish you have not made in a while.

9. Teach your friends a craft

Do you have a craft you could teach? Can you sew, knit, sculpt or mold? Why not gather a few friends or colleagues from the office and show them how it's done?

Everyone could volunteer to bring a couple of drinks or dishes along but not expensive ones. If someone else in the group also has another skill, you can take turns.

10. Pay a visit to the local hospice or orphanage

Find out if you have a children's hospital or orphanage in your town and what are the rules for visiting. If they do accept visitors, make a habit to visit even if just once a month. With time you could even begin to offer free services like reading to the children or singing.

11. Volunteer to visit a retirement home

Give back to society by sparing a few hours of your time to visit the elderly. Many of them may not have had any visitors in months.

12. Set up a blog if you are up to it

A platform like Blogger or WordPress offers an opportunity for you to express your views and interests and best of all its free.

13. Make a plan for the next 5 or 10 years

This is a great time to write what you want to achieve in every aspect of your life in a few years. Where are you now and where do you hope to be? How do you intend getting there? Write it and start following through.

14. Spend quality time with your partner or spouse

Talk about issues you don't normally have time for or just give each other a cheap spa treatment or massage.

15. Have an in-house movie night

Let your friends come over each one with their favorite films. Create a cinema setting by switching off the lights and providing popcorn, drinks and comfy blankets to sit or lie on.

There you have it. You learned new things that could save some money you would have otherwise spent.

These 15 things are easy and simple that can save you money that you can do over the weekend with your family that are fun and don't cost a lot of money. It can make a huge impact on your family budget and leave you with money for the things that are most important.