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What do you do for pleasure now?

103 replies

peebles32 · 03/11/2024 22:25

Like everyone else our bills have gone up along with food etc.
This means we have no spare income for holidays, days out etc.
It feels like we are working just to exist so I am after some ideas on what little pleasures I can look forward to. Kids are teenagers so that's a difficult one as it normally involves money when going out.
I am lucky as always had a holiday every year but next year is a not a possibility. (Unless it goes on a credit card).
I feel like although we are in a good position been able to pay the bills the money for extras has gone. Paying for Xmas is worrying me and I feel so guilty that we can't go for days out anymore.
Throw me some ideas on what makes you happy that does not cost much! Please...

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cowgirl42 · 24/11/2024 21:15

You could try borrowing a dog.

Volunteering you can get a lot out of for the whole family. putting something back and getting a sense of wellbeing from it. Can be quite good for young people in their CV as well.

Thomasina79 · 03/12/2024 07:26

Now I have given up alcohol money is going a lot further. Also buy on eBay. Not had anything new for a while. I can now manage to save a little each month.

Nolegusta · 03/12/2024 07:28

teatoast8 · 04/11/2024 08:45

Cats aren't expensive

They can be.

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