Fun things for Free or Cheap

So, we're having a struggle getting by.
What can we do to make ourselves feel better?
Make soup from scratch: throw some veggies, especially onions, celery etc, in a Pam-type cooking spray in a big pot and saute', then add some chicken or vegetable stock, and a can of diced tomatoes. Put in any leftovers, canned or frozen vegetables and simmer for an hour or two. I like diced potatoes, or some small pasta shells for fun. garnish with some parmesan cheese! Delicious and nutritious!

Go for a long walk, bundle up, if it's cold, even if it's rainy. Just wear your sweats and scarf and kick some puddles!

Stop by a friend's house, just for the fun of it. Don't call, just go knock on the door. Grab a rose, or a sprig of mistletoe, or some greenery off of bush to share.

Rearrange some furniture. Flipflop a room. Or move a couple rooms around.

Sleep in another room tonight. Go on a vacation in your own house!

Better yet, go stay with a friend, take a mini vacation! Or call some friends and trade houses for the weekend. Leave a list of fun things to do in your neighborhood!

Have a little party to learn a craft together. Teach someone how to knit, (if you know how!)Or make some Christmas cards together! Make it a monthly event, share some goodies, or everyone take something you have leftover and bring a dinner to a friend's house.

Trade clothes with a friend. Have a clothes trade day at work! Or a trading day at your house! Bring whatever you have that's gently worn, but still nice. Anything that's leftover donate to a homeless shelter, or Goodwill.

Ask a friend to teach you how to play the piano. Or have friends over and have a sing along!