<prompt> Human: I read this sub pretty frequently, and sometimes I feel like people are so obsessed with their financial situation that they forget to have fun in their lives. I see posts all the time in here where people say things like stop going out to eat, dont make purchases unless its necessary for survival, live with your parents as long as you can, dont pay for cable, avoid buying a car, work multiple jobs, eat rice and pasta every day, only go on vacations if you can afford it... the list goes on.While all of these things may be smart moves and in peoples best financial interest, it makes me wonder how some people dont get depressed because theyre so caught up in saving every cent possible that they never have any fun. So that leads me to my question that hopefully we can all learn something from:What do you do for fun if you are on a tight budget? What are some affordable or free ways to spend extra time?  <response>: There are TONS of fun and FREE to cheap things to do. Especially on a tight budget. If youre a fan of Pintrest, search cheap date nights or similar. What to do really depends on if youre single or a couple and what your interests are. Here are some cheap to free things I often like to do:1. Movie night at home. Pop your own popcorn and get a redbox they often have free promo codes if you sign up for emails, just make sure you return it the next day. Even better yet, go through youtube! I learn new stuff every day from some of the channels I subscribe to. I even start doing yoga, for FREE on youtube.2. Picnic in the park or organize a game of Frisbee with friends and family. Get outside and walk, jog, bike, or hike. Not only do you get some exercise but you can have some fun too!3. Explore your city! I bet there are free parks or public spaces that allow you enjoy free of charge. Just google free things to do in your city here.4. The library has tons of books, but they also have books on tape and sometimes movies. There are free books available on Kindle and other apps too!5. Game night with friends. Have everyone bring a snackapp and sit down to pay a game. Even this doesnt have to be fancy, some of the best games weve had come from paper and pencils. 6. Find a hobby that is cheap and that you can make gifts form. Personally, I like to bake. When the holidays come around all my friends, co workers, mail carrier, pet sitter, and more all get baked goods. Its cheap for me and gives others a heart felttasty gift.7. Volunteer! I know this may seem like a weird suggestion. But its a great way to get involved in your community, give back, meet new people, and stay on a budget. Take one of your interests, hobbies, or great loves and see if theres an organization near you.These are just a FEW suggestions. Again a quick google search can come up with hundreds and hundreds of suggestions that might suit your personality better. 