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Monday, 2 May 2016

I thought it would be nice to share some ideas for fun things to try for the first time.  I wanted to think of cheaper ways to have fun as I want to be careful with money whilst still creating brilliant memories.  If you're reading this in the morning of the bank holiday, there might be some good ideas here you can steal:
  • Being a tourist in your own town or city or visit somewhere you've never visited before.
  • Try something you've never done.  A sport, a craft or a ... Or maybe volunteer for a charity.
  • Grow something.  (Whilst I'd normally try something I'm suggesting, I am Plant Death, so won't be doing that!  But you might want to try it!  Hopefully you'll be more successful than me).
  • Create a book list and work your way through it. 
  • Go for a wander around some stately homes when the National Trust has one of its get in free days.  Or go to an art gallery.
  • Visit an old friend you haven't seen for a bit.
  • Create your own art by getting some photos printed and putting them up on your wall.  Or turn the photos into a scrapbook.
  • Lego battles!  
Lego Battles


What fun things do you want to try soon?

[Disclosure:  This post was done in collaboration with Personal Capital.  They want people to know that having a good time doesn't need to be super expensive and Money Management is really important..  All views are my own and I received no compensation in exchange for this post].


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  1. Sarah Mumx3x2 May 2016 at 12:25

    I've been thinking a lot about this lately too and do you know what? We went exploring around our area (within walking distance because it's free lol) and we have found some really beautiful places, lots of new picnic spots and even a new place for me to go jogging once I'm better! Playing board games as became an absolute favourite too. Next on the list is to plant some flowers and seeds! xx #FartGlitter

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    1. Tubbs2 May 2016 at 20:05

      Have fun! We've been really enjoying our cheap adventures. Thank you for commenting

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  2. jeremy@thirstydaddy2 May 2016 at 13:27

    How about come over and play with your toys?

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    1. Tubbs2 May 2016 at 20:03

      If you make it to London, then let me know. We're not that far from there :).

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    2. jeremy@thirstydaddy3 May 2016 at 14:51

      sounds good

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  3. Regina L. L. Wells | You Are a Daisy2 May 2016 at 15:05

    This list is too fab, Nicola! I appreciate the ideas that I hadn't considered, the inspiration, and that the ideas are contemplative and creative and not so commercial. Nice! Thank you!

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    1. Tubbs2 May 2016 at 20:06

      My pleasure. Thank you so much for the share :)

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  4. Swanny2 May 2016 at 15:45

    I've done a few of these recently :) I really need to make use of my many planners, so maybe I'll create a bullet journal and work through it! #anything goes

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    1. Tubbs2 May 2016 at 20:08

      I'll have to look into this Bullet Journal thing as a few people have mentioned it and it sounds a really interesting way of organising stuff. Thank you for commenting

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  5. Unknown2 May 2016 at 16:15

    Ah I am just about to scrapbook and have just been to a NT property!! Great minds eh? I just now need some more time for reading xx #fartglitter

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    1. Tubbs2 May 2016 at 20:11

      How funny! I can't see much time for reading in your future though! I can barely find time with one let alone two ... Thank you for commenting

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  6. helloarchie.blue2 May 2016 at 20:13

    Fab list, we're always looking for things to do that don't cost alot! The book list is a great one. I love picking up cheap ones in charity shops, I always have an endless number to read. Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays! Kaye xo

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:00

      I look out for Kindle deals for the same reason. I love reading:). Thank you for hosting

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  7. Island Living 3652 May 2016 at 20:23

    Oh I love these! I love it when we have people to stay as then we do all the tourist things and that is really fun and nice. Another fun thing we like to do is car picnics when Oldest is at rainbows Mr C, Yougest and I have a car picnic whilst we wait for her. I know that sounds really dull but it is actually really nice and Youngest really looks forward to it :-)

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:01

      Car picnics sound fab! We do car dancing - safely and responsibily of course - and sing. Sounds bonkers, but great fun

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  8. Unknown3 May 2016 at 13:47

    This is a fab list. Although they seem like straightforward ideas, I often struggle with coming up with anything when I'm on the spot and the kids are moaning so this is fab! Thanks for linking up with us! #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:02

      Glad to help. It's so hard to find cheap things to do. We got some lovely museums near us and that really helps

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  9. Fran3 May 2016 at 14:29

    If you give me the AT AT then I will happily play lego battles. We have a Millennium Falcon here which would love it. Thanks for linking! #chucklemums

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:04

      Thank you for hosting. Feel free to bring your own Star Wars Lego to the party! I'm sure Rev T won't mind.

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  10. Unknown3 May 2016 at 18:47

    I love the idea of being a tourist in our own city. I work in Leeds and I can honestly say that I wear a groove into the route from train station to work (occasionally via Starbucks) but that is it! My hubby is really good and visits the galleries and museums in his lunch break! I need to take a leaf from his book. Great Lego battle scene BTW! Thanks for sharing with #FartGlitter x

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:06

      I still don't know the area around the office very well - and there's loads to do around there! You do get really focused on errands and getting there. Glad you like the Lego and thanks for hosting

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  11. Unknown4 May 2016 at 11:11

    This a fab list! I am always on the lookout for fun and cheap things to do. There's never short of Lego battles here - but my kids have taken it a notch up - they have tried to make animated clips of their Lego pieces and it's really fun and engrossing! #anythinggoes

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    1. Unknown5 May 2016 at 13:10

      Thanks for sharing with #PasstheSauce

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    2. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:07

      Oooooh, that sounds brilliant. Can you see the clips anywhere?

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  12. Unknown4 May 2016 at 19:34

    Oh wow, the lego battles look like so much fun! I cant wait to try it out, or eh should I say get the kids to try it out :) xx #fartglitter

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:11

      Hope you ... Er ... The kids enjoy getting the Lego out. Thank you for commenting

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  13. Helen - Blogging Beautifully4 May 2016 at 20:39

    Plant death, lol. I'm sure you're not!! Good list, I like the idea of making a list and trying to tick the things off! Thanks for linking up #bestandworst

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:13

      Sadly I am. Even managed to under water a cactus. Thank you for hosting :)

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  14. Unknown4 May 2016 at 21:46

    I now have a craving to get all the lego out!!! Thanks for linking to #chucklemums

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:14

      Enjoy! We had great fun :)

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  15. Unknown4 May 2016 at 21:49

    Lego battles look amazing fun! We love being tourists in our own city as you seem to miss things right on your doorstep don't you and its always fun to find things out about where you live :)

    #MMWBH

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:16

      They are - except when you miss a few bricks when tidying up and find them later with your feet!

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  16. Jessie M4 May 2016 at 21:51

    I love hiking, which thankfully is usually free, unless we have to pay for park entrance somewhere, but everywhere local is free. I also love walking around fancy neighborhoods and peeping all the beautiful houses. Sometimes I'll go early on a weekend & brew some coffee at home to sip while I'm out

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:17

      We love going for walks and peering at the posh houses too! Thank you for commenting :)

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  17. Anna5 May 2016 at 04:08

    So true. Sometimes I feel so desperate to go somewhere, that I forget the fun that is right here on my doorstep. #bestandworst

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    1. Tubbs5 May 2016 at 21:20

      It's amazing what you can find locally. We're always stumbling across new things

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  18. Unknown5 May 2016 at 22:07

    We love to play good old-fashioned board games here. And our little girl likes to choreograph dance sessions.. interested for us ;) #madmidweek

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    1. Tubbs6 May 2016 at 20:19

      Dance sessions sound fun :). Thank yiu for commenting

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  19. Random Musings7 May 2016 at 16:37

    Is it wrong that I'm in my 30s and the first thing I want to try from the list is Lego battles lol? It looks so fun, I love Lego :)
    Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes
    Debbie

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    1. Tubbs9 May 2016 at 12:57

      Frankly no. Lego battles are tremendous fun although the Tubblet is a terrible cheat

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  20. Michelle Reeves (The Joy Chaser)8 May 2016 at 09:39

    We tend to stay at home over the Summer and spend lots of time being tourists in our own country! It's a great way to share some magical childhood memories of special places with my own kids. #sharethejoy

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    1. Tubbs9 May 2016 at 12:57

      It is! Especially as they may be easier to revisit when the child is an adult :) Thank you for hosting each week

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  21. Unknown8 May 2016 at 23:22

    Great list! Being a tourist in your own town is always a good idea! I remember as we came to the end of our third year at uni, I suggested to my housemates that we should finally get around to going to visit the castle in our uni town...& one of them said, 'There's a castle here?? Where??' We then had a discussion about why Castle Hill was called Castle Hill. #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs9 May 2016 at 12:58

      That is genius! How can you not notice a whole castle?! Hope you enjoyed finally seeing it properly

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  22. Let's Talk Mommy10 May 2016 at 11:43

    I love the spontaneous suggestions on your list. Sometimes we should just step out of our routines and comfort zones for sure. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me. I have enjoyed reading your blog posts and so grateful for you linking up. I hope you will continue to link up in the next few weeks as I had the reins over to the new Share With Me hostess and continue long after linking up with her too. #sharewithme

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      Thank you so much for hosting each week and enjoy the rest :). I hope the new Host enjoys meeting us all and has loads of fun

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