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Hello hivers,
I am of the opinion that you do not need to break a bank to do certain things in life, sometimes when things are not going as planned, improvisation comes in and saves the day. We often find out that what was established as a do it yourself thingy would come out better than what you spent millions of naira on. In view of this, have fun is not something that is farfetched. There are lots and lots of options to pick from while having a good time and this could be indoors or outdoors. Luckily, thanks to modern internet, most outdoors activities can be carried out indoor and they would be budget friendly and not too expensive.
There are lots of ideas when considering fun activities that are inexpensive and would be budget friendly. For instance, during covid 19,when everyone was isolated to their homes with no movements, people created avenues in the hope to keep the mind and body healthy and to have fun with the family. One great idea I saw on the internet during that period was having dinner dates via video calls or zoom network. It was interesting as partners who have missed each other were looking to do something romantic,they made everything readily available and it went well. They didn't have to spend exorbitant prices in 5 star restaurants to add spice to their love life.
Another inexpensive way to have fun with your loved one or family and friends would be to have a picnic in a park somewhere close by. All I have to do is make some delicious jollof rice mixed with plenty of veggies, salad, fruits, drinks and all of that. To make the whole thing fun and not based on food alone, we can spice it with with playing of games like cards, ludo games and so on. The most important thing is to find an open space where you can relax and play games without disturbance.
Another way I feel and have experienced that one can have fun is to Netflix and chill at home. There are plenty of movies to watch that can not be exhausted, look out for interesting ones or the once that would suit the mood or atmosphere, title and genre is important in this case. This would save cost than going to the cinema to get those expensive tickets considering the hike in prices , save cost of transportation and all. While at it, you could make popcorn at home and just chill. It is budget friendly as it would only take subscription on internet to be able to stream on Netflix, YouTube or any other movie site.
I have come to realize that visiting nature parks in my country is less expensive and can be fun with the right people. Just like the zoo garden at the University of Ibadan, where there are several kinds of animals, and the areas is so cozy and relaxing with natural trees and resting places. This is another idea on having fun on a budget.
Just like I mentioned earlier, we do not need all the money in the world to have a good time, but if you have it spoil yourself and if you don't, do not stress and work within your limits. Its only when we engage in eye service or trying to impress people with our lifestyle we run into debts, a family, friend or lover than understands your situation will definitely be okay with whatever you plan out.
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