From the creators of the icanhasacheezburger.com website comes a site just for funny dog pictures. Like the site for cats, this site allows users to post cute pictures of dogs. Then, the user "captions" the picture.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
icanhasahotdog.com
http://ihasahotdog.com/
From the creators of the icanhasacheezburger.com website comes a site just for funny dog pictures. Like the site for cats, this site allows users to post cute pictures of dogs. Then, the user "captions" the picture.
see more puppies
From the creators of the icanhasacheezburger.com website comes a site just for funny dog pictures. Like the site for cats, this site allows users to post cute pictures of dogs. Then, the user "captions" the picture.
see more puppies
wordle.net
http://www.wordle.net/
This is a cool websit that creates tag clouds as art. You can create one from any website or document. It's also really simple to do. There's a gallery of "wordle" art that you can view from this website.
This is a cool websit that creates tag clouds as art. You can create one from any website or document. It's also really simple to do. There's a gallery of "wordle" art that you can view from this website.
Entertainment On a Budget #8
Although this idea could be placed with festivals, fireworks are one of my favorite things, so I think they deserve their own post. Another tradition in my family, going to see the fireworks every July 4th remains one of my favorite events of the year. In my hometown, they are small and simple, but they are no less beautiful.
It's always fun to gather with all the other people an hour or more before the show just to get a good viewing spot. Over the years, I've made it a goal to find the best view. It's not just an idea for family either. Get a group of friends together with a few blankets and some refreshments. Take sparklers for some pre-show entertainment.
While just going to a fireworks show is free, you can spend a little money and buy some fireworks of your own. Be careful though. They're fun and pretty, but they are just flaming balls of fire that can hurt as well.
It's always fun to gather with all the other people an hour or more before the show just to get a good viewing spot. Over the years, I've made it a goal to find the best view. It's not just an idea for family either. Get a group of friends together with a few blankets and some refreshments. Take sparklers for some pre-show entertainment.
While just going to a fireworks show is free, you can spend a little money and buy some fireworks of your own. Be careful though. They're fun and pretty, but they are just flaming balls of fire that can hurt as well.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #7
Christmas Decorations
Every year my family and I drive around to different parks in the area looking at the Christmas displays. Usually the displays are donated by local businesses, so there's always a vast array of different kinds of lights and displays. Most parks don't require a fee, but donations of canned goods or a small amount of money are welcome. If there aren't any parks near your area, you can drive around the neighborhoods in your town. They can offer some fun, too! Click on this link for a great display: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szLmAPW39uE
This can be a good date idea, as well. Since the decorations are only up once a year, it will be a novelty to go. While you drive around, you can talk and get to know each other better. However, if you're stumped for things to say, the decorations can provide converstation starters.
Every year my family and I drive around to different parks in the area looking at the Christmas displays. Usually the displays are donated by local businesses, so there's always a vast array of different kinds of lights and displays. Most parks don't require a fee, but donations of canned goods or a small amount of money are welcome. If there aren't any parks near your area, you can drive around the neighborhoods in your town. They can offer some fun, too! Click on this link for a great display: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szLmAPW39uE
This can be a good date idea, as well. Since the decorations are only up once a year, it will be a novelty to go. While you drive around, you can talk and get to know each other better. However, if you're stumped for things to say, the decorations can provide converstation starters.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #6
Festivals provide cheap--sometimes free--entertainment. Check your local paper or town's website to see if there are any near you. Almost every place, from large cities to small towns, have some kind of yearly festival. Near my area there is an ice cream festival, a blues festival, and a highlands festival.
If you enjoy like the festival, you can easily make it a yearly tradition to attend. This is, also, a great idea for a first date because you can get to know the person better while enjoying the festivities.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Entertainment On a Budget #5
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!
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!
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.
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