Monday 13 August 2012

"Im bored"

Okay so I dont know how many times a week, actually no, a day I use the words "Im bored." I'm sure that there are loads of other people that are exactly like me. I also always have the attitude that if I have no money to spend or a limited amount of money to spend then I have to stay in and do nothing, that should not be the case! So im going to put together a list of fun things to do that are affordable.
*Pictures on here are not my own and are from the internet*
1) Museum - The last time I went to the museum I actually had a lot of fun, I was really impressed with a lot of the things I seen in there, the one that I went into even had a massive fashion display the outfits were amazing! Most museum's are free to look around, plus a lot of them are actually really interesting. I think that another great thing about museum's is that every one you go in will be different. This may sound geeky but I actually think that a museum is a great date idea.



2) Picnic - The other day me and my boyfriend decided that it would be a good idea to go for a picnic, this was actually a great success. Pincic's can be a great thing to do with friends, family and can even be a nice romantic day out. Picnic food can be varied from things like sandwhiches and crisps to cold pasta and potato salad. I dont know why but I have always liked the idea of adding a picnic basket onto my bike like you see in films, one day I will eventually do this! Oh and one more great thing about a picnic is that you can make it as healthy/unhealthy as you like.


3) Swap time - Have a few friends over and tell them to bring over any clothes, jewellery and accessories that they no longer use. Then swap things over. This is also a great way of recycling. I would rather know that my unwanted things are going to someone that wants them rather than them linger in my wardrobe and never be worn by me.






4) Girly day - Okay so there is nothing more that I love than having a few friends over for a catch up. Instead of ordering food it would be a good idea to all chip in say £3 each to go and buy a pizza and some other food from a shop. It is cheaper and often even more tastier!



5) Boot sale - Yesterday I was planning on doing a bootsale, unfortunately the weather was not on my side and I didnt end up doing one, but I will be doing one next weekend so my fingers are crossed for the weather. A bootsale is a great way to earn yourself some money with some unwanted things. Another good idea is to maybe go to a bootsale with some friends and do some bargain shopping. I did end up going to a bootsale this weekend where I picked up 3 DVD's and 2 books and only spent £4.


6) Cooking day - I love cooking and experimenting with different recipies. Cooking is often really affordable too! Making cupcakes is one of my favourite affordable things to do. I did say to myself that I would be experimenting a bit more with making cupcakes and would try a few different cupcake designs! Hopefully I will do this soon.


7) Walking/cycling - One of my favourite things to do is go on nice long walks and to go cycling. It wasn't until recently that I realised just how many fabulous walks there is around by where I live. Plus you could put 2 of these ideas together and have a nice countryside walk/cycle then go for a rewarding picnic at the end (like I said above.) Just looking at the picture on the side is really appealing to me!


8) Swimming - Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise that you can do, this is because it works all of your body. I love swimming and I find it really fun. Most swimming pools usually only cost at the most £3 to use, usually if you are under the age of 18 it is free. There is a swimming pool right near where I live, i'm really going to try to encourage myself to go there a lot more!



9) Volunteering - Voluntery work is something that I have been wanting to do for a while. I think that it would be such a rewarding thing to participate in. Volunteering is obviously unpaid work but I think that it is really something much better than being paid when you know that you are helping to improve someone's life. My ideal voluntery work would be either helping the disabled, elderly or autistic people (my brother is autistic.) Obviously volunteering is going to become difficult for me to do when I start work but I am hoping to do it one day a week. I think this is definetly something that will help to stop anyone from being bored!


Joining an exercise class is a great way to get out of the house and to get fit. One of my favourite classes to do is zumba, I haven't been in a while and I am actually hoping to start back up this week. Zumba is usually around £3 but sometimes you will find the odd free class that is government funded! I am one of these people that really enjoy exercise and it will usually always help me to stop being bored!



These ideas may not be to everyone's fancy but next time I say the words "i'm bored" i'm going to ensure to do something fun with my time, maybe something off this list! ..Thankyou for reading :) Has anyone else done a similar post to this? Anyone had any good affordable days out recently? :) Feel free to leave blog links! I love reading all your lovely comments :) Thanks again!

25 comments:

  1. They are good ideas! I am a total fan of car boots :D ive been so bored that im doing a triathlon on sunday! lordy! x

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    1. Ah that's cool :) I'd love to do something like that! I love a good car boot sale :D x

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  2. The clothes swap with friends sounds like so much fun! I need to do that sometime!
    I love your blog- so cute!

    Megan
    boundlesstheblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Thankyou! :) im glad to have given you the idea :D xx

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  3. When I get bored I never have the energy to actually do something. I'm weird like that, haha :p xx

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    1. Haha! I know what you mean I get like that sometimes to! Im going to try to stop that from happening now though! :) Xx

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  4. It's cool that you do Zumba, and that its so cheap, I always assumed that it would be so much more expensive. I'm thinking of joining a dance class at some point, I may look into doing Zumba. It looks so fun.
    - Keyta x

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    1. I was surprised to find that it was so cheap to! I love going to zumba it has actually become one of my fasve hobbies I just have to get back into going now! :) Good luck with finding a class im sure you'll love it! If you go online and type in zumba and enter your postcode it will give you all the classes near you! Hope this helps! :) x

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  5. Lol..i say "I am Bored" all the time! I think my parents are fed up of me saying that phrase over and over agin! :D
    But those are some great ideas of affordable luxury!
    BTW great blog..i cant wait tot read some more of your post!
    Also can you please check out my blog
    http://rabiask.wordpress.com/

    Thank you..

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    1. I think i annoy my parents saying it too, Haha! Thankyou I will go on your blog now :) xx

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  6. Great post! These are really great ideas! I love going on a picnic w/ my boyfriend and our dog. We also love going to used book stores around the city. :)
    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment. Love your blog! Would you like to follow each other? I would love to keep in touch.
    Have a fabulous day!

    xo Vivian
    Flightgirl Fashion

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    1. I love going into used book stores! :) Yes I would like to follow each other because I really like your blog to :) Xx

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  7. Very nice ideas, Abbie!!! Let us know if you had a chance to do any of those. And if you did, please share the pics with us!!!;-)

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    1. Ive made my first start today and gone swimming and tonight at 5 I will be going to zumba! :) x

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  9. What a great list
    I definitely should engage in some of those activities!
    It's silly that if we actually made the effort we could be doing something fun
    But we miss out just being lazy

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  10. Very nice list sweetie, thanks fr sharing!

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  11. This is such a wonderful idea! I'm definitely going to try this too (:

    www.jennafifi.com
    xxx

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    1. Ill take a look at your blog now! :) thankyou! xx

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  12. Love your ideas! Love going to museums!
    And thanks so much for the comment on my blog! Would you like to follow each other?
    :)
    Allison
    A's Fashion Files

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    1. Yes I would I really like your blog to :D xx

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  13. Thanks for this, it's given me some great ideas. You can't beat a picnic in the sun or a car boot sale! Hopefully the weather picks up soon so we can go outside more! Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog, I really appreciate them. I hope you continue to enjoy it! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Yeah im really hoping the weather improves soon! :) Your welcome!! xxx

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