Skip the Holiday Hype: 10 Non-Shopping Activities

December 17th, 2009 admin

By Frugal Duchess Forget the holiday hype and just have fun. Here are 10 frugal activities that don’t involve shopping and could save money. 1. Get more rest. Sleep is a good investment. With more rest, I work smarter, think clearer and save more. Costly financial errors develop when I become a sleep-deprived, whirlwind of nervous energy. When frazzled, I’m more likely to spend money on take-out food and other costly conveniences. 2. Exercise. Jogging with a shopping cart is not the best form of exercise. Hiking with my kids, washing the car, or kick-boxing will burn calories without burning bucks. 3. Read. …


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