Inexpensive things to do with friends.

Money issues are a part of our lives. It's difficult because you don't have a lot of money and you want to spend it with your friends. Sometimes friends don't understand what you're going through. If you're having trouble convincing your friends to do things on the cheap, be upfront with them. If you don't want them to pay for you, you should be straightforward about it. Alternative solutions are more cost effective for you. When money is an issue, there are some cheap things to do with your friends. 

1. Host a spa day. Give each other manicures. Do each other's hair. There are face masks that you can try. If you have nail polish and hair products, this activity is very inexpensive. 

2. Binge watch TV shows. There are many different TV shows on the internet. As time allows, you can decide on a TV series and watch as many episodes as you want. You don't need anything else for this, it's just the internet and some popcorn. 

3. Go to the park. There are so many things to do at the park. You can enjoy a picnic, play on the playground, or watch the people as they pass by. You can play sports in the park, like baseball or basketball, or throw a Frisbee or football, or fly a kite. You can be friendly or competitive. If you want to have fun with your friends, check out the parks that are doing concerts. 

4. Play board games. Take the boxes of Monopoly and Scrabble out of your closet. You can play these games with other people. You could even compete against each other. 

5. Take the bikes out and ride around the neighborhood. This will allow you to get outside and exercise together. 

6. Go to the beach. You don't have to pay to get in some beaches. Take the bathing suits, the sunscreen, and the flipflops. You can play in the sand and build sandcastles, lay out and get a tan, or go swimming.

 7. Hike. You can walk through the woods, parks, and nearby towns. If you don't have the proper walking wear, you'll be complaining halfway through the walk. It is an important part of our lives to hang out with our friends. Spending time with people you care about can be expensive. You can save a lot of money by checking out this list of activities. Despite the fact that you guys don't have a lot of money, these activities are fun and might be something you do more often. Your friends might appreciate the extra money you give them at the end of the week because they aren't spending it on alcohol or movies.