Your wallet will thank you later.
We recentlyaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share their favorite things to do that cost little-to-no money.
Here’s what they had to say:
Note: Some responses are from thisReddit thread.

I’ll use Google Street View to walk around and see the local area.
I started doing it during Covid and still do it every couple of months.
It costs nothing and I’ll be so well prepared when I do eventually get there!"

“I like embroidering my clothes to pass some time.
They take me forever, but I already have the clothes, and embroidery thread and hoops are cheap.
As a bonus, I can embroider over set-in stains.

I like crafts that keep my hands busy and my mind free for other things.”
rnd13001
3.
“Pet the cats at the animal shelter.

It’s free and at the shelter near me, its encouraged because it helps socialize them.”
snkr87
5.
“Have people over and rotate who hosts.

Mini golf, hiking, potlucks, BBQ with corn hole.
There are so many activities, especially with warmer weather.”
spiritedscissors487
7.

“This is simple…nap.
Nothing is better than knowing you have nothing planned and you lie down and just nap.”
It’s SO peaceful and you might actually hear the birds, wind, etc.

It’s like Earth’s music."
Anonymous, Los Angeles, California
9.
Then we go home and cook our butts off.

It’s a lot cheaper and really fun!"
“I work on training my cat.
She’s really good at simple commands like sit, come, and kisses.

We’re working on sitting and coming while on a leash so she can get comfortable with it.
I’m hoping I can travel with her soon and take her to my favorite places.”
angelicpotato205
11.

“Reading books from the library.”
“I make my own dressings, herb, and spice mixes.
Once you invest in the base items, it’s easy to put them together each time you cook.

Where I am, a mixed spice packet is over $5 each.”
a4eaff6f16
13.
“Sometimes I like to go to my local antique store and just look at the items.
There is always something new, and it’s in a beautiful part of town.”
14.“Gardening.
u/Mconcello93
15.
“I’m an elementary school teacher so I always have crayons and construction paper on hand.
I doodle while watching mindless TV.
I’ve made some pretty impressive drawings with just crayons.
It’s a nice way to decompress.”
“My friend and I like to cut up magazines together for collage art.
u/thetealappeal
17.
“Having clothing swaps with friends.
It’s a great way to get rid of unwanted pieces and refresh my wardrobe.”
“I love going to garage sales with friends!
It’s so much fun.
u/0bsolesencee
19.And finally, “I never had a great home before my adult years.
That taught me to appreciate my peaceful apartment.
Best fun ever.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.