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Friday! You made it! Time to relax and enjoy the weekend. While it’s always good to treat yo’ self, remember there are many things you can do without spending a fortune this weekend. Many of these things require a slight mindset change so that you can focus on activities that are readily available without spending money. Here’s a quick list to get you started!

• Volunteer – anywhere. It doesn’t matter where – serve a meal at a local shelter, mow the yard of an elderly couple in your neighborhood or volunteer at a charity near you. If you are unsure where to start, you can get connected to endless opportunities through https://www.unitedway.org/get-involved/ . Changing up your routine of expensive nights out can not only help others, it can help you become engaged with opportunities you might genuinely enjoy.
• Enjoy something you already have – Do you belong to a gym? Have a movie pass? A gift card laying around from a place you’ve never been? It’s easy to become stuck in our routines and miss a variety of things we already have available. Taking the yoga class offered by the gym you already belong to is a great way to change things up and feel like you are getting something more out of money you’ve already spent.
• Go to a free museum or concert. Communities everywhere offer free entry to museums on certain days or free concerts in the park. Pack a sack lunch and go!