Once you’ve spent a chunk of your money on holiday shopping, there’s probably not much more to spend on entertainment for you and your family during the week of Christmas. I’ve done some research and found 7 fun activities to be enjoyed this holiday season, without stretching your budget – here they are!
Bake cookies. Nothing compares to the aroma of freshly baked Christmas cookies, other than the time spent preparing them with family. Check out these 8 tasty holiday cookie recipes, entirely budget friendly!
Take a walking tour of your neighborhood. ‘Tis the season for twinkle lights, 3D Santa Claus, and neighborhoods competing for the coveted role of best Christmas décor! Take your family or friends on a walking tour through your neighborhood so you can “ooh and awe” over the visual spectacle of your neighbors’ displays.
Go Christmas caroling. Bring some musical cheer to your neighbors and have some fun with your close friends or family. If organized well, your Christmas caroling group could be the hit of the neighborhood! Here are some tips and ideas to construct a fun evening of caroling.
Host a Christmas party. Contrary to popular belief – hosting a number of friends and family at your home doesn’t have to break the bank! Simple adjustments to a conventional party, such as: serving horderves instead of main dishes, requesting guests to BYOB, and going light on the décor can save you money. Here are some more tips for classy, frugal holiday fun.
Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas movies with family or friends. This is a simple, inexpensive way to get in the holiday spirit. There’s no need to pay massive amounts of money to take your entire family or group of friends to the theatre. Create your own home theatre with some these classic Christmas movies and this simple holiday hot chocolate recipe.
Go ice skating. You can rent some skates for just a few bucks, or if you own ice skates – even better! Grab some friends and family and head out to the rink for an afternoon of gliding fun. And if you really love to skate, I highly recommend taking a day trip this winter to skate the iconic Rideau Canal, in Ottawa, Ontario. This experience is inexpensive and one you will remember forever.
Make homemade ornaments. This activity is sure to entertain your family for hours, especially children! You can find clear Christmas ornaments at your local dollar store, and with some markers and glitter, you’ll soon have a tree with a lot of character. Check out these 32 DIY Christmas ornament ideas that will make your tree look better than ever!