Frugal Fun for the Winter Months

Winter weather is cold. But there are plenty of activities for families and singles, no matter the temperature. If you’re looking for fun things to do this winter, check out the lists below.

Activities for more than one person

• Play card games such as Rummy, Canasta, or Go Fish.
• Play board games like Candy Land, Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Triond.
• A movie night, complete with soda and air popped corn, costs little. Watch something on television, or buy DVD’s from Bull Moose for as little as $0.97.
• With a few plastic block makers, your family will have a great time building snow forts.
• You can also spend a day making a snow family.
• Snowball fight!!!! Start one of these as a surprise, when the children are all outside.
• A sledding party is great fun! Bring hot chocolate, and paper cups for everyone. Each family can bring something different such as cookies, or coffee for the parents.
• An ice skating party can be done the same way.
• Read to the children while they play with legos.
• Drive around to see the holiday lights after dark.
• Have a dance party in the living room with the children!

There are ways to save money on the activities listed above. For instance:

• Ice skates can be found cheap at yard sales, or affordably at second-hand sports shops.
• Board games can be purchased throughout the year at thrift shops and yard sales.
• Decks of cards are cheap at a dollar store.
• A sled would make a great gift from grandparents.

Activities for singles

• Walk on days it’s nice enough to be outside.
• Curl up on the sofa or in bed with a cup of tea and a good book.
• Play a game of solitaire while enjoying a hot cocoa.
• Have a favorite winter movie marathon during snow days. I particularly love Storm of the Century, Baby Boom, Little Women, Grumpy Old Men, and Grumpier Old Men.
• Lady’s, take some time to pamper yourselves. The cold is harsh on your skin. A little lotion will be necessary. Men, you can do the same!
• Bake!

What are your favorite frugal activities during the winter months? Share in the comments.

Shannon