Entertainment Renting a movie generally costs half as much as going to the movies Invite friends over to play board games or to watch a movie/sporting event Do free stuff: visit local parks and museums, attend public concerts, go on picnics Use spare time to volunteer/be a mentor Consider getting a part time job (especially during seasonal sales) to increase cash flow and reduce idle time Consider having children spend the night at a friends house instead of paying for a babysitter Take advantage of library resources (rent books vs. buy, free Internet access, etc.) Join a company/community sponsored sports team