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| Ten Things to Do for Under Ten Dollars by: Caitlin Emmons So it's Thursday evening and you start making your weekend plans and it is not long before you realize, you are broke. But this does not have to be the end of a good weekend, in fact if you put just a little effort in, it can become one of your best. So what can you do? Welcome to the ten for under ten. Movie night at home- Rent the movies you never saw in theaters or go back for the classics. If we are sticking with the 10 theme, 10 Things I Hate About You and How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days are good starting points. In order to cover everyone's interests, have all of your friends bring a movie from home or go out and rent two of your personal favorites. |
| Bake cupcakes and decorate them- Have each of your friends bring one ingredient for cupcakes or decorating supplies. My friends and I recently did this and the pictures of the cupcakes are probably the best part, but nothing is better for bonding than cake batter, icing and sprinkles. Boba- For those of you who are lost, boba are tapioca balls that are added to tea drinks. If you have never had this, it is definitely a must. If |
you have had it, find a friend who hasn't
and introduce them. This costs just as
much as a Starbucks drink and is much
more exciting. Sidenote, boba is also
referred to as pearl.
Soccer game - This is the best way to kill
an afternoon, better yet it is also great for
killing stress. My friends and I started
pick up soccer games in the middle of the
college application season and still have
them as often as possible. This is a great
way to get to know your friends and
doesn't require baking for those of us who
are less domestically inclined.
and introduce them. This costs just as
much as a Starbucks drink and is much
more exciting. Sidenote, boba is also
referred to as pearl.
Soccer game - This is the best way to kill
an afternoon, better yet it is also great for
killing stress. My friends and I started
pick up soccer games in the middle of the
college application season and still have
them as often as possible. This is a great
way to get to know your friends and
doesn't require baking for those of us who
are less domestically inclined.
| Art shows/Lectures – I may be a bit biased or advantaged with this one, you should definitely check out the local scene. Colleges can frequently Art shows/Lectures – I may be a bit biased or advantaged with this one, get pretty high-end guests and usually do not charge for admission. This get pretty high-end guests and usually do not charge for admission. This is the great way to have an intellectual evening, and after it you can ponder the lecture over coffee. Board Game Night - If you want something more engaging than a movie night or baking, whip out the Monopoly and Life. My personal favorite is Cranium, a game that tests your wit and artistic ability, but pick the one you think your friends will like most. Given most people have these games at home already this is a free event, but don't forget to have snacks on hand or maybe order a pizza? Picnics in the park - Have each person bring some kind of food. If you want an exciting twist make everyone dress up like they were going to a cocktail party or a masquerade. Adding the costumes makes an ordinary picnic a little more personal and magical. If costumes aren't your thing make it a dessert picnic and have everyone just bring desserts. Don't forget your camera for this one! Scavenger Hunt - Break into two groups of people. If you have friends who can drive, make sure there is a driver in each group. If not, this can be done on foot. Each group should make a list of 10 random objects and the two groups should trade the lists. Which ever team gets the objects first without having to buy them, wins. Volunteer - Every community needs something, so figure out what it is in your community and work with your friends to get it. I started volunteering with a friend at a local charity almost 2 years ago, we went once a week for a few hours. It gave us time to talk and give back. Before we knew it more and more people were going. This can be as simple as cleaning your local park or walking dogs at the local kennel, but make sure you call ahead if you are taking a large group. Start a band - It's a little ambitious, but this is how all good things start. Find friends who can play instruments and set up in the garage. If they can't plat real instruments that is okay, remember the Stomp guys got famous with trashcan lids. Have fun and experiment with different sounds. Make fun of yourselves a bit, and who knows you may just end up being The Beatles of the 21st Century. The most important thing to remember is to just have fun. There is no point in hanging out with people if you can't make memories. So throw your wallet to the side and let the good (cheap?) times roll. |
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