What is Your Very Favorite Leisure Activity That Does Not Involve Spending Any Money?

Some of my happiest and brightest memories: As a child spending time with my dad at Lincoln Park in Chicago,Ill. during the difficult times of his unemployment.Taking my kids to a picnic lunch and sharing our dreams.Moments of prayer bring me peace and strength. Singing in my church choir lifts my soul.Reading a good positive thinking and self improvement book.Giving a helping hand to one in need is truly rewarding.

Some of my happiest and brightest memories: As a child spending time with my dad at Lincoln Park in Chicago,Ill. during the difficult times of his unemployment.Taking my kids to a picnic lunch and sharing our dreams.Moments of prayer bring me peace and strength. Singing in my church choir lifts my soul.Reading a good positive thinking and self improvement book.Giving a helping hand to one in need is truly rewarding.

Fishing, prawning & crabbing.. Thats what i do.

Fishing, prawning & crabbing.. Thats what i do.

I used to walk through the path breathing the clean air of the forest near to my house, listening to the birds and looking at the trees. It is very exciting and relaxing for me.

I love reading motivational books at my leisure time, that gives me time to think and relax from work pressure.

I love reading motivational books at my leisure time, that gives me time to think and relax from work pressure.

Gardening
House keeping
Reading books
Doing crafts
Playing with kids
Hearing/Singing music
Watching TV
Visiting friends
Sleeping

Gardening
House keeping
Reading books
Doing crafts
Playing with kids
Hearing/Singing music
Watching TV
Visiting friends
Sleeping

reading,dancing.spending time with myself.painting,talking to some dear one,having good shower,meditating,yoga,cherishing my old pics whn i was small kiddo.also watching my collection of earings hehehhe bt thast true and grooming myself n last but nt the least preparing a delicious coffe by me n i trest that to me n njoy myself with it.

reading,dancing.spending time with myself.painting,talking to some dear one,having good shower,meditating,yoga,cherishing my old pics whn i was small kiddo.also watching my collection of earings hehehhe bt thast true and grooming myself n last but nt the least preparing a delicious coffe by me n i trest that to me n njoy myself with it.

I used to walk through the path breathing the clean air of the forest near to my house, listening to the birds and looking at the trees. It is very exciting and relaxing for me.

As I specified 2010 to be the year of my self-development, it is most important to read e-books, articles, attend a seminar or workshop in this regard.

I used to walk through the path breathing the clean air of the forest near to my house, listening to the birds and looking at the trees. It is very exciting and relaxing for me.

As I specified 2010 to be the year of my self-development, it is most important to read e-books, articles, attend a seminar or workshop in this regard.

I love to walk or sit on benches in Park and look at children playing around.

I love to walk or sit on benches in Park and look at children playing around.

Reading, checking on friends, being in a solitary place to think and meditate, cooking.

Reading, checking on friends, being in a solitary place to think and meditate, cooking.

Working with essential oils, herbs, and being close to nature.
I enjoy working on making a good memory everyday.

Working with essential oils, herbs, and being close to nature.
I enjoy working on making a good memory everyday.

The Question makes you think! Do I do enough activitys that DO NOT require Money ? I will now endeavour to look within to find them and practise these activities .

The Question makes you think! Do I do enough activitys that DO NOT require Money ? I will now endeavour to look within to find them and practise these activities .

riding and grooming my horses, family, scuba diving.

riding and grooming my horses, family, scuba diving.

I live in the DC area and there are tons of free museums and events. At least 2x a month our family gets out to enjoy them. Recent expeditions included the National Marine Corps Museum, US Botanical Gardens, National Air & Space Museum, and the French Embassy. With 2 adults and 4 kids, these options save us literally hundreds of dollars a month while giving our family unique memories )

I live in the DC area and there are tons of free museums and events. At least 2x a month our family gets out to enjoy them. Recent expeditions included the National Marine Corps Museum, US Botanical Gardens, National Air & Space Museum, and the French Embassy. With 2 adults and 4 kids, these options save us literally hundreds of dollars a month while giving our family unique memories )

Painting or cartooning,Giving free advice,Teaching or clearing doubts of friends and younger sister

Painting or cartooning,Giving free advice,Teaching or clearing doubts of friends and younger sister

listening music, meeting with my friends to chat n looking beautiful girls with cute smile on their face.

listening music, meeting with my friends to chat n looking beautiful girls with cute smile on their face.

tons of stuff to do both by yourself, or with a friend or family member (preferred since activies with others are what build the truly lasting memories)… How about:
teach yourself a foreign language, or improve this one (look up a new word a day and then use it).
look up the history of your area and then take a friend to the oldest place and share the history.
put on something so silly it makes you slightly uncomfortable, then go walk around and pay attention to the smiles around you.
visit a homeless shelter, senior citizen’s home, or hospital wing – you’d be amazed how many people would do anything for company, and what you can learn from the new peoplpe you meet.

tons of stuff to do both by yourself, or with a friend or family member (preferred since activies with others are what build the truly lasting memories)… How about:
teach yourself a foreign language, or improve this one (look up a new word a day and then use it).
look up the history of your area and then take a friend to the oldest place and share the history.
put on something so silly it makes you slightly uncomfortable, then go walk around and pay attention to the smiles around you.
visit a homeless shelter, senior citizen’s home, or hospital wing – you’d be amazed how many people would do anything for company, and what you can learn from the new peoplpe you meet.

Reading books, studying the Bible, searching on line for subjects of interest, taking leisure time with the wifey and extended family (LOLOL), video sports games, martial arts, strength and flexibility excercise, shooting hoops for personal gratification (no full court with these knees) and my very favorite is 6 am Saturday morning bike rides with my playlist in my ears. Needless to say I am a summer person!

Reading books, studying the Bible, searching on line for subjects of interest, taking leisure time with the wifey and extended family (LOLOL), video sports games, martial arts, strength and flexibility excercise, shooting hoops for personal gratification (no full court with these knees) and my very favorite is 6 am Saturday morning bike rides with my playlist in my ears. Needless to say I am a summer person!

I involve my family in cooking, we play with the dough, i teach my 5 year old daughter to make soup, together as a family sow seeds of herbs and watch them grow, to be different move the lunch or dinner table to the balcony or make a nice setting in the balcony to enjoy that special lunch or dinner or lunch prepared at home. Make handicrafts and greeting cards for our friends and loved ones, the self made greeting cards add lots of warmth n love.

I involve my family in cooking, we play with the dough, i teach my 5 year old daughter to make soup, together as a family sow seeds of herbs and watch them grow, to be different move the lunch or dinner table to the balcony or make a nice setting in the balcony to enjoy that special lunch or dinner or lunch prepared at home. Make handicrafts and greeting cards for our friends and loved ones, the self made greeting cards add lots of warmth n love.

Unmmm…i enjoy reading, writing , playing with my nieces & surfing on net!!!

Unmmm…i enjoy reading, writing , playing with my nieces & surfing on net!!!

I appreciate it, wud try to make it at ours..really!!!

I appreciate it, wud try to make it at ours..really!!!

watching movies on ma laptop, reading motivational books.

watching movies on ma laptop, reading motivational books.

Sure there are a couple ofthings one could do during spare time.
Most often , I do reading, listening to good music & meditating.
This makes me feel good & gradually helping in a couple of ways.
Certainly, I believe that one shuld not use his/spare time for spending money. There are a couple of better rewarding benifts, ty it.You may be happy you did.

Sure there are a couple ofthings one could do during spare time.
Most often , I do reading, listening to good music & meditating.
This makes me feel good & gradually helping in a couple of ways.
Certainly, I believe that one shuld not use his/spare time for spending money. There are a couple of better rewarding benifts, ty it.You may be happy you did.

Cycling – Healthy and Fun

Cycling – Healthy and Fun

Reading

A day at the beach or even an evening/afternoon walk along the beach is very relaxing. Just sitting and hearing the waves break is refreshing. Also reading inspirational/motivational books.

A day at the beach or even an evening/afternoon walk along the beach is very relaxing. Just sitting and hearing the waves break is refreshing. Also reading inspirational/motivational books.

Great read! I love to visit your blog, your delightfully positive!

In my spare time, I play bridge. You should too Arina. If you’ve never played, it’s an intellectual sport – very competitive to nurture that inner drive.

Great read! I love to visit your blog, your delightfully positive!

In my spare time, I play bridge. You should too Arina. If you’ve never played, it’s an intellectual sport – very competitive to nurture that inner drive.

Yesterday my boyfriend and I were in a town we were strangers to, so we spent the afternoon in the public library cuddled in the children’s section and read as well as napped haha. As well, I love to fish, and in the summer time, relax in the sun with inspirational books and listen to music. Another thing that I love to do is ride my bike when I get the chance in the summer and fall

Yesterday my boyfriend and I were in a town we were strangers to, so we spent the afternoon in the public library cuddled in the children’s section and read as well as napped haha. As well, I love to fish, and in the summer time, relax in the sun with inspirational books and listen to music. Another thing that I love to do is ride my bike when I get the chance in the summer and fall

My favourite Leisure activities are playing with my pets (cats and dogs. I literally talk to them, caress them and run around with them), Listening to inspirational music and browzing the net.

My favourite Leisure activities are playing with my pets (cats and dogs. I literally talk to them, caress them and run around with them), Listening to inspirational music and browzing the net.

I love playing with my dogs. They have that unconditional love thing down pat. I also like to read, watch TV (murder and mahem), take a drive, rearrange furniture, call an old friend,and even window shop.

I love playing with my dogs. They have that unconditional love thing down pat. I also like to read, watch TV (murder and mahem), take a drive, rearrange furniture, call an old friend,and even window shop.

Reading, walking, walking the dogs, listening to music on my ipod, wathcing college basketball games, going to the beach (summer) playing with my grandson, gardening in the summer

Making love to my amazing wonderful husband. Doesn’t cost a thing!

Making love to my amazing wonderful husband. Doesn’t cost a thing!

Walking through the woods on a trail that highlights native trees, flowers, birds, vistas, ‘hidden’ water streams, finding edible plants along the way; I can spend a whole day or many days enjoying the outdoors and nature. Or, picking up a book at the library and taking the time to read it all at one time; what a treat!

Walking through the woods on a trail that highlights native trees, flowers, birds, vistas, ‘hidden’ water streams, finding edible plants along the way; I can spend a whole day or many days enjoying the outdoors and nature. Or, picking up a book at the library and taking the time to read it all at one time; what a treat!

Reading a mystery novel, watching my favorite comedy TV shows, playing with my kittens, drinking warm coffee early in the morning, watching the sunset, walking in the rain, sipping a hot chocolate drink late at night, daydreaming, stargazing with my daughter…..

Reading a mystery novel, watching my favorite comedy TV shows, playing with my kittens, drinking warm coffee early in the morning, watching the sunset, walking in the rain, sipping a hot chocolate drink late at night, daydreaming, stargazing with my daughter…..

Wow! How many interesting, unexpected and original ideas! I am taking notes… I have just added quite a few of free fun activities on my list!:) It is also wonderful to find out that so many people still enjoy spending quality time with family, reading, doing sports, and admiring beauty of nature! I am truly blessed to have such creative, fun, caring and incredibly inspirational readers!

Wow! How many interesting, unexpected and original ideas! I am taking notes… I have just added quite a few of free fun activities on my list!:) It is also wonderful to find out that so many people still enjoy spending quality time with family, reading, doing sports, and admiring beauty of nature! I am truly blessed to have such creative, fun, caring and incredibly inspirational readers!

I will definitely give it a thought, Bruce! I like card games that are based on logic, not just pure luck. I have more chances of winning that way…

I will definitely give it a thought, Bruce! I like card games that are based on logic, not just pure luck. I have more chances of winning that way…

Prawning and crabbing? That’s interesting…

Prawning and crabbing? That’s interesting…

You made me think, Krupa, that it has been a long time since I last looked at my old pictures. Just out of curiosity, how many earings do you have?

You made me think, Krupa, that it has been a long time since I last looked at my old pictures. Just out of curiosity, how many earings do you have?

It sounds marvelous, Graciela. Yesterday I went for a walk in the forest (not far away from my parents house). huge trees covered with snow, blue sky above the head, and such peace and quiet!

It sounds marvelous, Graciela. Yesterday I went for a walk in the forest (not far away from my parents house). huge trees covered with snow, blue sky above the head, and such peace and quiet!

Make 2010 the Year of your self-development is a great goal. This is a same goal I set for almost 12 years now and at the end of each year I feel that I could have done better.

Make 2010 the Year of your self-development is a great goal. This is a same goal I set for almost 12 years now and at the end of each year I feel that I could have done better.

Just read the comment section! I’m sure that you will find a few fun activities that you too would enjoy.

Just read the comment section! I’m sure that you will find a few fun activities that you too would enjoy.

This is a great money-saving advice! I have started to do the same thing, while living in Milan. There are so many free exhibitions, concerts and different events happening every week. The key is to know where to look.

This is a great money-saving advice! I have started to do the same thing, while living in Milan. There are so many free exhibitions, concerts and different events happening every week. The key is to know where to look.

This is amazing advice, Chris! I love your idea to look up the history of your area and then take a friend to the oldest/most interesting place. Once in a while I do something similar. I walk around the city and try to look at it with the “tourist” eyes. It is amazing how many remarkable buildings and interesting details you are able to see, when you are really looking…
I also like your idea to put on something silly and walk around dressed like that, not worrying what other people might say or think about you. It is a great exercise to overcome inner blocks and social conditioning.
And, of course, volunteering to keep a company to elderly or poor people is a very gratifying and compassionate activity. I wonder have you ever visited a homeless shelter yourself? I would like to learn more about it…

This is amazing advice, Chris! I love your idea to look up the history of your area and then take a friend to the oldest/most interesting place. Once in a while I do something similar. I walk around the city and try to look at it with the “tourist” eyes. It is amazing how many remarkable buildings and interesting details you are able to see, when you are really looking…
I also like your idea to put on something silly and walk around dressed like that, not worrying what other people might say or think about you. It is a great exercise to overcome inner blocks and social conditioning.
And, of course, volunteering to keep a company to elderly or poor people is a very gratifying and compassionate activity. I wonder have you ever visited a homeless shelter yourself? I would like to learn more about it…

Your daughter is really lucky to have such a wonderful mother. It sounds like you are having so much fun together.

Your daughter is really lucky to have such a wonderful mother. It sounds like you are having so much fun together.

There so many things I like to do that are free actually the best things in life are free. One of them is that I enjoy being at home gardening I love to touch and feel the earth in between my fingers, I also love the fact that if you take care of the earth the earth will take good care of you so go on and create your oasis one that can give back to all the birds, the air, to you and be well.

There so many things I like to do that are free actually the best things in life are free. One of them is that I enjoy being at home gardening I love to touch and feel the earth in between my fingers, I also love the fact that if you take care of the earth the earth will take good care of you so go on and create your oasis one that can give back to all the birds, the air, to you and be well.

Leisure? Not sure i have the ‘time’ or not. Busy with meeting and handling programme make me dont have much time to hang around or do activities i like. By the way, I love painting but not too good at that, just simple paint. I also love to cook. wanna taste my dishes?

Leisure? Not sure i have the ‘time’ or not. Busy with meeting and handling programme make me dont have much time to hang around or do activities i like. By the way, I love painting but not too good at that, just simple paint. I also love to cook. wanna taste my dishes?

Pets: cost money
Music: unless you’re pirating it, costs money
Internet: at your house, costs money