Frugal Winter Fun

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As the temperature dips and we tend to migrate indoors.

Do you think the fun decreases?  No way.  I can think of so many fun frugal things to do during the winter.

Sledding, skating, cookie exchanges or building a snow fort. Or what about a cup of hot cocoa and a good book.

Just because the temperature dips doesn’t mean that the fun does.

What do you love most about winter? 

Are you a get outside and go skiing or build a snowman type?  Or are you a stay inside where it is warm and cuddle up with a good book or bake some yummy cookies type?

No matter your type because you are both awesome.  Below you will find a great list of fun frugal winter activities.

There are activities for the outdoors person.  Activities for those that like the cozy inside.  There are holiday activities.  There are some solo fun activities and some great frugal group activities.

Whatever you do make the most of it.  Have fun.  Pay it forward and share your joy.

41 Frugal winter fun ideas: 

1. Build a snowman
2. Checkout the local library
3. Visit the local museum
4. Invite your friends over
5. Call a distant family member and have a chat
6. Go for a hike
7. Make a popcorn garland
8. Have a fondue party
9. Make homemade Christmas cards
10. Make snow angels
11. Have a snowball fight
12. Volunteer
13. Pick out your Christmas tree
14. Wrap presents
15. Watch your favorite holiday movie
16. Go sledding
17. Decorate for the holidays
18. Bake yummy pastries
19. Go for a walk in the snow
20. Go skating
21. Listen to Christmas music
22. Go snowshoeing
23. Have a family games night
24. Make a donation to the Food Bank
25. Campout in the living room
26. Cup and conversation
27. Go for a nature walk
28. Pajama day
29. Write a letter to Santa
30. Popcorn and a movie
31. Wander a gift fair
32. Have a cookie exchange
33. Go carolling
34. Build a snow fort
35. Do a light display tour
36. Read a good book
37. Take a nap
38. Host a potluck dinner
39. Have a craft night
40. Tour a nativity scene
41. Visit Santa Claus

Frugal fun.

You can have an amazing time no matter the weather or the time of year.  And you don’t have to break the bank to do it.

What activities does your town offer during the winter?  Is there a local winter festival?  What do you like to do?

Pick and choose from the list above or add in a few ideas of your own.

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Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity