Most of the time scavenger hunts are thought to be for children, but they are adult friendly too. You'll need to get a medium to large sized group of friends together for this one. If your group is on the larger side, you may want to split up into teams.
The "host" of the hunt will need to decide a list of ten or so things to find. They don't have to be related to one another. They can be something simple like a napkin from a certain fast food restaurant or something more complex like a picture of a random person dressed in a cowboy hat. Just be creative.
Set down some guidelines such as a place to meet when you're done as well as a time limit. You should also offer a prize to the person or team who finishes first or finds the most items.
Just be creative and have fun!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #4
This idea I've not tried yet, but a friend raved about how much fun it was. She and a large group of friends got together and played Capture the Flag with glowsticks at night. They played it on the Quad at the local university, but it can be played anywhere in a big open grassy area. You can play it at night or during the day.
Of course, you don't have to play Capture the Flag. There are any number of childhood games you can play with a group of friends--Steal the Bacon, Hide and Seek, Frisbee, any sports game, etc. The idea is to go out and be active while saving a few bucks.
Of course, you don't have to play Capture the Flag. There are any number of childhood games you can play with a group of friends--Steal the Bacon, Hide and Seek, Frisbee, any sports game, etc. The idea is to go out and be active while saving a few bucks.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #3
A picnic is another good inexpensive activity. You and your guests can bring simple foods along. All you need is a basket, a blanket, and the food. None of these things have to be elaborate. You can do it all very simple. Just make sure the blanket is large enough to fit everyone. Finding a spot can be fun too--a park, a field, near a lake or beach, or you can have it in your own back yard. If it's too cold to be outside, you can clear some space on the floor in your room.
Picnicing affords you with a quiet atmosphere where you and your guests can talk while not breaking the bank.
Picnicing affords you with a quiet atmosphere where you and your guests can talk while not breaking the bank.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #2
Another inexpensive entertainment idea is a spin off of a classic date night--dinner and a movie. Instead of going out, though, you stay in, cooking dinner and renting a movie.
Cooking dinner with other people is always more fun than going to noisy restaurant. It's also healthier and less expensive since you can control your portions without wasting and you aren't paying for the service of a restaurant.
Watching a movie at home is always cheaper than going out; plus it has several perks. You can pause the movie whenever you need and you can relax comfortably on the sofa in whatever clothing you want. If you don't like the idea of having to return the movie, you can just buy it on DVD; I have found that it is often cheaper than going to see it in the theaters.
You can have dinner and a movie at home with just one or with a group of people.
Cooking dinner with other people is always more fun than going to noisy restaurant. It's also healthier and less expensive since you can control your portions without wasting and you aren't paying for the service of a restaurant.
Watching a movie at home is always cheaper than going out; plus it has several perks. You can pause the movie whenever you need and you can relax comfortably on the sofa in whatever clothing you want. If you don't like the idea of having to return the movie, you can just buy it on DVD; I have found that it is often cheaper than going to see it in the theaters.
You can have dinner and a movie at home with just one or with a group of people.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
icanhascheezburger.com
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A friend introduced me to this website, which displays funny pictures pet owners have taken of their cats. What makes this site worth visiting, though, are the captions that are posted along with the pictures.
more animals
A friend introduced me to this website, which displays funny pictures pet owners have taken of their cats. What makes this site worth visiting, though, are the captions that are posted along with the pictures.
more animals
Entertainment On a Budget #1
State Parks and National Recreation Areas
At first this may sound boring, but one of my favorite things to do in my area is visit Land Between the Lakes. It's a national recreation area that has lots of fun things to do. There's a planetarium, shooting range, nature station, 1800s homeplace reenactment, and a buffalo and elk range. Of course, you won't find something exactly like this, but check around in your area for something similar. These places are usually inexpensive or--sometimes--free. You can spend the day roaming around the area enjoying nature's best.
At first this may sound boring, but one of my favorite things to do in my area is visit Land Between the Lakes. It's a national recreation area that has lots of fun things to do. There's a planetarium, shooting range, nature station, 1800s homeplace reenactment, and a buffalo and elk range. Of course, you won't find something exactly like this, but check around in your area for something similar. These places are usually inexpensive or--sometimes--free. You can spend the day roaming around the area enjoying nature's best.
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