I want you to have as much knowledge as possible to fly through your No-Spend Challenge like a frugal pro. Knowledge includes internal thought processes and practical spending tips.
I could’ve doubled the size of this guide with just money saving and frugal-living tips, but you can find a lot of that information online for free. So I started with most people’s biggest budget busters like groceries, restaurants, and entertainment.
Starting with the highest-impact expenses will make the biggest dent in your spending and build confidence when moving onto smaller expenses. Then we’ll move on to saving money on the things we can’t totally cut out of the budget.
The Magic Word
If nothing else, there’s at least one thing you’ll get very good at on a No-Spend Challenge: Saying “no.”
But that’s not the magic word by a long shot.
If saying “no” was easy, everyone would do it (and furthermore, we’d all be skinny.) There’d be no need for this guide. That’s why I like the real magic word: “But.”
It’s a magical word that takes “no” from a depriving evil word and turns it into a benign annoying word.
Here are some examples:
“I can’t do that, but what about this?”
“I’m not spending money right now, but wanna come over to my place?”
“I REALLY want it, but I’ll wait until the challenge is over to get it.”
“I usually do this, but I could save some money if I tried that.”
We tend to live in a world of declaring absolutes. Like, “Starting today I’ll ‘always’ make a budget” or “I’m ‘never’ going to buy that again.” But the truth is, it’s way easier to live in the “not now, but later” mindset.
So this chapter is filled with all the “buts” I could come up with.
These “buts” will hopefully help you retrain your brain and body to replace unhealthy spending habits. Don’t live in the world of “I don’t have time to cook so I have to spend money eating out” or “my kids do a lot of activities and it adds up.”
Learn the alternatives, come up with some of your own, and start spending better 먹튀검증.
How to Stop Spending on Restaurants
What is it that drives us to revert to eating out when we’re tired or bored? Some people say it’s fun to get dressed up and go to a restaurant, or it’s easier to have someone serve your food and remove the dishes.
If you really think about it, eating at home is just as “fun” as eating out, and expends the same amount of energy. When you go out, you drive there, sit down, pick your entrée, second-guess the price, order it anyway, eat, box up leftovers, grimace at the bill, and then drive home.
When you eat at home, you have to chop some vegetables and wash some dishes, but you spend less, have more leftovers, can customize your dish, can eat it in your pajamas while watching a movie, and you learn a skill that gets better every time you practice.
Our fear of cooking and disdain for dishes costs us almost $3,000 every year. That comes down to about $250 per month or $57 per week. Does that sound like a lot, or is that conservative for you?
Avocado toast isn’t the problem. The notion that we need to spend money at restaurants to have quality experiences is the problem. What could you do with an extra $3,000? How much faster would you pay off your credit cards, car, or student loans? Is the thought of that amount enough to make you cut back or quit spending on eating out altogether?
Skipping the bar and Chipotle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life or never step inside a restaurant again. I enjoy eating out, and I’m a mediocre chef who loves Asian food and lattes but can make neither. So trust me, I’ve found alternatives.
Plan Your Meals
The number one reason for eating out is a failure to plan. That’s why I love talking about meal planning. I have a dry-erase board on my fridge with meals listed for the week so I know what I’m going to make and when I’m going to make it. I look at the prep time each meal is going to take and plan the longer ones for the weekend and quick meals on weeknights.
I search for ingredients I already have on Pinterest to find new ways to use them. It takes me about an hour on Sunday to plan every meal for the week. But I get that hour back throughout the week by knowing what to make and having everything I need to make it.
Prep Freezer Meals
This is something I love even when I’m not doing a No-Spend Challenge. Making 4-6 different freezer meals using similar ingredients can keep healthy meals on your menu without buying fresh produce every week.
I’m very picky about freezer meals. Pasta meals have worked well for me, but I find they need 48 hours to thaw in the fridge and always take longer to bake than the instructions say. My favorite freezer meals are slow cooker soups, stews, and chilis.
Put all the chopped and ready ingredients into a gallon Ziploc freezer bag and throw it into the freezer. When you’re ready, take the bag off and put the frozen block directly into the slow cooker. If you freeze it upright it should fit perfectly; otherwise turn the slow cooker on with the lid off until it melts down to fit.
I also use premade freezer meals from the grocery store. Wednesday is pizza night in our house because Travis and I both work late. Popping a pizza in the oven is easy and something we look forward to every week. Always keep your freezer full of ready-made meals. It makes for easy dinner and a packed freezer lowers your electric bill!
Pack Your Lunch at Dinnertime
When dinner is or while it’s cooking, go ahead and make lunches for the next day. If you’re making a sandwich or salad, make enough for the rest of the week. Separate the soggy elements so they don’t sit on your sandwich for days.
And learn to embrace the leftovers. When you’re putting everything away instead of putting it in a single container, portion it out to individual-serving Tupperware. I recommend getting glass containers so you can store it, microwave it, and eat it out of the same bowl. #lessdishes
Have Friends Over
During our last No-Spend Challenge we ran into friends we hadn’t seen in a long time and wanted to hang out. We didn’t want to wait until the next month so we were open with them about our spending freeze and invited them over. Not only were they excited about it — they offered to make dinner and bring it over.
A week later we had another couple agree to have us at their house to hang out and watch TV. An hour before we were supposed to go over, I got a text saying they were tired, so they were just going to go out to eat (at their favorite pricey sit-down restaurant) and lay low after… but we were welcome to join.
Your real friends want to hang out with you, not just on their terms. They want to build you up and encourage you in your goals even if their own goals are different. The No-Spend Challenge transforms more than your spending. It also transforms your relationships.
So if you want to have experiences with your friends, don’t be afraid to invite them over for coffee or a meal. Your house isn’t as small, messy, or dingy as you think it is — and even if it is, your friends won’t mind. And eventually, you’ll be inviting the friends who stick with you to your dream house with comfy couches, a roomy kitchen and a pool in the backyard.
Go on Picnics
When you want to get out of the house for a great sunset or cooler weather (something we Floridians always look forward to), you should be able to! But you don’t need to pay for a seat at a restaurant to do it.
Pack all the random snack foods you would’ve eaten for dinner anyway (just me?) and have a relaxing picnic. Enjoy it at a park, beach, or random parking garage rooftop —just use the free street parking before heading up. Picnics are popular in France and Italy so, theming your picnic is totally acceptable.
One day you’ll be able to afford that European vacation, but until then, there’s no harm in pretending.
Take Surveys for Gift Cards
Taking surveys is my least favorite way to make money. After a year, I’m only one-third of the way to cashing out on InboxDollars. But survey companies that give out gift cards instead of cash tend to make accumulating “points” a little easier.
Swagbucks is probably my favorite. Every 500 Swagbucks (SB) approximate to $5, and you can redeem for gift cards to Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse, and Starbucks, among others. You can also redeem points for a virtual MasterCard gift card. It’s good anywhere, so you don’t technically need to spend it at a restaurant — but you totally could.
You can leave their videos on in the background of your computer and earn up to 500 SB per day with no checking in. But be careful, some of the videos are actually entertaining and could distract you to no end.
There are a lot of survey companies out there. I don’t recommend signing up for all of them; just pick one you like and stick with it to maximize your rewards.
Go Mystery Shopping
We’ve been mystery shopping for years, I love it. We don’t do them on shorter challenges like a No-Spend Month but for longer challenges, they’re a great treat. You pay upfront for your meal, but once you complete your evaluation you get reimbursed in 4-6 weeks.
If you haven’t tried mystery shopping, sometimes called secret shopping, I highly recommend reading my post, “How to Start Mystery Shopping,” on Modern Frugality.
Like survey sites, it’s not a lucrative side hustle, but you get paid a little and reimbursed up to a certain amount, which often makes your dinner or outing free!
I do a lot of restaurant shops to scratch the itch of going out. You might think you won’t be able to enjoy your meal if you’re watching out for everything, but that’s not the case. Companies want you to look like a regular patron so most of the details for your report are gathered at the beginning and end of the meal.
The report and narrative usually take about an hour to complete and it’s best to do it right when you get home. Sometimes you’ll even get a bonus for turning it in early.
How to Stop Spending on Coffee
For me, coffee isn’t just a jolt to get me going in the morning. It’s part of my routine, a tasty treat that transitions me from zombie to functioning human.
I’ve always considered myself a moderate drinker, not a bean snob, but I won’t drink hot brown water just for the kick. I’m somewhere in the middle of my friends who go to Starbucks every day and the man I live with who won’t touch a coffee beverage.
But coffee is the number-one thing that ruins my personal budget. Lattes and nitro cold brew add up. I’ll easily (and gladly) spend $4-$5 on a coffee beverage in a quaint coffee shop or while running errands.
I never wanted to give up coffee for a no-spend month only to buy seven takeout coffees my first week back. That meant finding a way to enjoy it so much at home, I wouldn’t want to buy it out.
Make Better Coffee
Folgers just doesn’t have the appeal that a latte does. So instead of setting yourself up for a java flop, spend a little more to save big. I buy locally roasted beans from an Italian market for $9.99 per pound. Less than two pounds will last me all month, which comes out to $0.67 per day. Way better than a tall cup o’ joe at Starbucks for $1.85.
You can go a step further by grinding your beans at home. Coffee purists say it preserves the oils longer, giving a better flavor to your brew. And if you like the less expensive beans at the grocery store, even better! But I like these beans and I feel good about supporting local business while saving roughly $35 per month (probably more, because who really just orders a plain tall coffee at Starbucks!?).
Make It Fun
You know what’s awesome? Coffee. You know what’s awesomer? A makeshift latte in a fun mug in the “coffee shop” corner of your house! Sometimes I have to psychologically trick myself into thinking I’m somewhere I’m not.
Seriously though, if you prefer lattes but can’t throw down the daily $3.65 for hot foamy milk, don’t fret: You can do it at home.
My old roommate taught me this trick. Heat up your milk in a microwave-safe mug, then froth it with a $10 frother. Pour it over some strongly brewed coffee and voila! Latte!
Improve You Brew Method
I hesitate to reveal this, but I have a regular, old automatic coffee maker. I hope this doesn’t change how you feel about me.
I can feel my barista’s judgment just thinking about it.
But if you don’t like the taste of automatic brewed coffee, you don’t have to suffer through it to save money. For the same price as a pot brewer, you can get several different types of “advanced” brewers.
Huffington Post tested nine methods of brewing coffee and found that the Chemex produced the best-tasting cup. Even if you spend a little more on beans and a brewer, you’ll save long term by avoiding the coffee-shop price markup.
Cold Brew
Here in Florida, summers are no joke. We’re lucky to see lows in the 80s at night. So when temperatures rise, I switch to iced coffee. I used to brew a pot and stick it in the fridge, but as my palate has refined, so has my iced coffee.
It’s actually stupid easy to make cold-brew iced coffee at home. I started out using a jar-and-cheesecloth method before I realized the simplicity and ease of using a French press. I use this fantastic cold brew recipe from The Kitchn.
If you’re still skeptical about making it yourself, there’s another way. Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate is $7.99 and makes 12 cups of cold brew coffee. That’s $0.67 per cup —same as the nice coffee and cheaper than getting a grande cold brew at Starbucks for $3.25 (which is actually the cheapest among coffee-shop cold brews).
Make Faster Coffee
Sometimes I don’t have time to make coffee in the morning and drink it before I head to work. And how convenient that there’s a great coffee shop literally on my way to work! It’s hella tempting, so sometimes I use instant coffee as a backup.
Hey, don’t stop reading just yet!
Instant coffee is just dehydrated regular coffee. I discovered it when I was working and living on the road for three months. When I didn’t have access to a brewer, instant coffee saved my life and my bank account.
Coffee snobs over at The Wirecutter tested 14 instant coffees and concluded that a lot of them weren’t that bad. I like to keep some on hand because it has less caffeine (great for nighttime coffee) and you can add it to brownies and cookies for a little flavor oomph.
Earn Gift Cards for Starbucks
Gift cards again. It may feel as though I’ve spent a lot of time bashing Starbucks, but when you compare them with locally owned coffee shops, they’re usually cheaper.
On the occasions where Starbucks is inevitable, I try to just use gift cards and rewards. If I’m spending money on gift cards I buy discounted ones on Gift Card Granny, but like I said earlier, you can also redeem 500 Swagbucks for $5 Starbucks gift cards pretty quickly.
You can also get the cash equivalent of rebates from Ibotta in a Starbucks gift card. Those can take a little more time to add up, but if you work on it, Ibotta is a consistent source of gift cards for me.
Drink Less
The Mayo Clinic suggests no more than 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine — or four 8-ounce cups of coffee — per day. In perspective, a grande coffee at Starbucks has 330 mg of caffeine, and a venti has 415 mg! Count that extra shot of espresso with 64 mg or the soda you had with 29 mg of caffeine and you’re dangerously close to some bad health side effects.
I know we’re all guilty of overindulging on the jitter juice (#college) but if you’re still breaking four cups a day, it’s time to start cutting back. For your wallet and your health.
Consider breaking up your coffee intake to 200 mg in the morning and 200 mg after lunch, then avoiding other drinks with caffeine.
Or forgo the second cup if you want a rum and Coke after work. (You didn’t forget about alcoholic drinks did you!?)
How to Stop Spending on Online Shopping
Step away from the computer and put down your credit card.
Shopping online is the easiest thing since sliced bread. The internet is faster than ever, marketing funnels have a solution for every hesitation you’re feeling, and Amazon, oh Amazon, it knows everything I’ve ever wanted and the things I’m going to want.
The amount of innovation that’s come out of companies like Amazon and Walmart to get us to buy more with less thought is mind-blowing. There’s a reason Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, was named the world’s richest man and remains one of the richest.
Not to say that any of this is inherently evil. For the parent who’s not brave enough to take another trip out of the house with their kids or the millennial in Los Angeles who can’t bear the thought of sitting in traffic, online shopping can be a lifesaver.
But convenience usually comes with a price.
For the person in debt, the ease of shopping online can be more than a budget-buster. The satisfaction of packages on your doorstep can unravel everything you’ve worked for. While I’m a huge fan of online shopping, I think we need to make it harder for ourselves to do it.
We need to bring to the online shopping world the element of thought and consideration that comes with a literal full cart in a store. And thankfully, I’m not the only one who feels this way.
In addition to easy tips to reduce your exposure, you can take it a step further with plugins and services that give you an added layer of protection against the “shiny new” of the online shopping experience.
Unsubscribe From Emails
Gmail has this great feature that puts the “unsubscribe” button at the top of the email. You don’t even have to look at all the cute shoes you’re missing out on as you unsubscribe!
There are some subscriptions I want to keep, but those can also pose the biggest threat to my bank statement. For those, I use a free service called Unroll.Me to “roll up” all the emails I want to stay subscribed to, but don’t want to be tempted by in my inbox. It also allows me to choose to unsubscribe, roll up into a daily email, or keep in my inbox every new subscription, and keeps my inbox a productive place.
Remove Apps From Your Phone
Mobile internet use has now surpassed desktop usage, so retailers are offering incentives like special discounts and early access to sales to get their app onto your phone. The easiest way to put a little distance between you and the cart is to delete the app.
I suggest going a step further and deleting, or at least hiding, your social media apps. A popular tactic in marketing is “word-of-mouth marketing” or “influencer marketing.” Companies use referral programs to get your friends to show off their products in hopes that you’ll buy them.
Even with no incentive, my friends are always posting new gadgets and outfits on Instagram and Facebook that make me immediately want to hand over my money. So even if you don’t see a direct correlation between online shopping and social media, it’s there.
And I promise spending less time on social media will magically help you spend less.
Remove Your Credit Cards From Your Browser’s Autofill Feature
I love the autofill feature in my web browser. It makes everything faster, except when sometimes it thinks my first name is “Female.” But otherwise, it’s great for filling out redundant forms and saving credit card number saved so I can buy everything.
Even when I leave my cards at home on a No-Spend Challenge, my computer is happy to help me out by storing my card info. The solution to this is deleting them from autofill. It’ll be inconvenient for some things, but worth it in the end.
On the bright side, loan servicers save bank information internally so you won’t need your card to make more debt payments. The same for your utility bills or other monthly expenses that are set to an automatic payment schedule.
Block Websites
There’s no shame in my website-blocking game. I don’t struggle with this as much anymore, but if I feel like there’s a site that poses a threat to my willpower then I’ll definitely block it.
It’s almost sad that there’s a market for extensions and apps like this but hey, like I said, marketers are good at their jobs. These sites and their advertisements are designed, even customized, to appeal to your weak spots. So I highly recommend working smarter, not harder, with these tools.
StayFocusd is a free Chrome extension that limits your time on “time-wasting” websites and can block sites altogether. You can configure by time, domain, subdomain, or even content like games and videos.
LeechBlock is a free Firefox add-on that does the same thing as StayFocusd. You specify which sites to block and when to block them.
Icebox is another free Chrome extension that cuts impulse spending by replacing the “buy now” button at over 400 popular online stores with a “put it on ice” button. You can set a cool-off period, making the item unbuyable until the time is up. Then the “buy now” button appears.
You can keep track of how much you’ve spent and saved in the plugin’s lifetime. You can customize the cool off period, which stores to include, and easily turn the plugin off if you really need to buy something immediately.
Freedom is an app that works across all your mobile devices and computer to block money and time-wasting websites for however long you set it. Freedom isn’t free (lolololol) but it’s super affordable at $29 per year or $120 for life. You can get 40% off any plan using the code STAYFREE40 at checkout.
How to Stop Spending on Entertainment
After doing a few of these, I’ve noticed my biggest downfall during a No-Spend Challenge is getting bored at home.
I got nervous telling friends I’m not spending money, even though it was no secret we were trying to pay off debt. You don’t have to annoyingly advertise your No-Spend Challenge, but you need to tell your friends if you want to hang out with them.
Here are some of my favorite free ways to get out of the house with friends or by myself.
The Library
The library is a treasure trove of fun. It’s grown from novels and encyclopedias to include eBooks, DIY books, CDs, movies, and more.
I’ve discovered amazing recipes and learned macramé, and my husband, who doesn’t love reading, has even gotten in on it recently.
You don’t even have to search high and low for what you want. Most public libraries have their databases online for you to search from the comfort of your home and request a hold on any item. They’ll deliver it to the library of your choice (some even to your home) and alert you when it’s ready. Easy peasy!
Social Running Group
Most running stores do group runs, and there’s usually one every night of the week. We do one called Running For Brews. They do a 5K(ish) run that starts and ends at a bar. Trust me when I say all levels of runners/walkers/joggers participate. And since the pack disperses pretty quickly, it’s easy to cut your run short and not be noticed (not like I ever do that…).
It’s a great activity to do with friends and to make new friends, as runners are a very welcoming bunch. After the run, everyone meets back at the bar and hangs out. There’s an even balance of people drinking and not drinking afterward, so it’s not awkward to skip the beer purchase.
Yelp Events
Do you know about Yelp? It’s a website and app where you can find new places to eat, drink, and play. Most cities have a community ambassador who hosts Yelp events. They are awesome, free, and make a great night out.
We’ve been to a few and have been thoroughly impressed. The ones attended included free food from local restaurants, free (alcoholic) drinks, and lots of free Yelp swag. One even gave us an hour of unlimited game play at an arcade, so fun!
You have to be diligent in checking for these official Yelp events because they always fill up. When you find one, RSVP on the event page, then wait for a confirmation email. There are no +1s, so everyone has to RSVP and get confirmation individually to attend together.
You can also apply to be Yelp Elite and have access to exclusive Elite events. It’s free to join, but you have to have a pretty impressive Yelp profile to be selected.
Bike Ride
Self-explanatory. We love a good bike ride. We live right off a trail and it’s another great exercise activity to do with your significant other, friends, or just by yourself. Just like running clubs, cities have numerous biking clubs most days of the week that range in speed/experience.
Home Improvement Class
Home Depot offers free weekly workshops on everything from installing light fixtures and tile to water conservation hacks to making a DIY dog feeder. Even if you don’t own a home, these are great tricks to have up your sleeve for when that time comes.
Even though I have my handy husband, it’s empowering to know that if something breaks I can fix it, or if he’s at work I can install it. There’s something to be said for the confidence (and frustration) completing a home-improvement project can bring.
Events in the Park
We live in a city that loves to be outside, and that means tons of orchestra nights, movies on a big screen, fireworks, and parades, to name a few. We love bringing a blanket, some chairs, and a picnic for the evening.
This is a great activity to do in groups because a lot of these things only happen once or twice a year and everyone attends — so why not go together!? Find your city’s event calendar or downtown blog to find out what’s available.
Volunteer
Volunteering is an amazing way to become bolder (hi, introverts) and do something for free that helps others and makes you feel good. We volunteer at our church and at a foster group home in our area.
I love Habitat For Humanity (make use out of those home improvement classes!) and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. There are options for all time commitments. And it’s not limited to humanitarian groups. You can volunteer at events like music and food festivals for a couple hours then enjoy the rest of the event for free!
The Beach
This may not be an option for everyone, but as a couple that lives 15 minutes from the beach, it’s a wonderful place to relax and feel like you’re somewhere else for a few hours. Travis can play Frisbee with his friends while I nap under the umbrella (I’m dreaming of it right now!)
Bring your own drinks and food for the day and it’s like a free vacation. You may have to do some extra searching beforehand to find free parking areas, and don’t forget to reapply sunscreen. If there’s no beach nearby then go on a hike, find a public pool, or hang out at the park.
Game Night
Games are the gifts that keep on giving. They’re reusable (as long as you can keep track of the pieces) and always a new experience. Everyone has a copy of Monopoly but oh, my friend, games have evolved since we were kids.
Some games we love that are good for groups big and small are Saboteur, Settlers of Catan, and Munchkin. And if you’re already on your challenge you can always download Cards Against Humanity for free. You’ll be arguing about game-playing strategies for weeks.
Clothing Swap
This is a great way to get rid of clothes you can’t sell and get some new threads for free. Everyone brings the clothes they’re ready to get rid of and leaves with a few new pieces to add to their wardrobe.
Bring the leftovers to your local thrift store. Not only did you just have some sweet time with friends; you also decluttered! For tips on hosting, check out my post “How to Host an Awesome Clothing Swap” on Modern Frugality.
Pantry Party
The alternative to the potluck is the pantry party.
The challenge is to raid your pantry (for some it might not be a challenge) and make a dish to share. You can only use foods you already have — no buying extras! It’s a great way to get rid of that box of quinoa you bought when you were trying to be healthy that one time.
Exercise
You already know how I feel about the benefits of regular exercise. The accessibility of online workouts makes it easy to do at home by yourself or with friends. YouTube has hundreds of different types of workouts, there are blogs dedicated to home fitness, and the library lends out workout DVDs. You can also ask to borrow a friend’s workout DVDs or if they’d do them with you.
Movie Night
Sitting on the couch staring at the TV is probably my favorite thing to do at the end of the day. I’m not even embarrassed. Since we don’t have cable we opt for whatever’s on Netflix. They update their library every month, so there’s always something new to try.
Netflix is a recurring charge so we don’t give it up on a No-Spend Challenge. You can always try the 30-day free trial or go halfsies on an account with a friend if you’re desperate.
Make Art
Remember that hobby or Pinterest craft you bought all the stuff for, but never finished? I’m sure your friends have one too. This is a great time to gather all that yarn, lace, hot glue, and fabric and make something beautiful.
And if you’re not the crafty type, adult coloring books are actually really fun. If you don’t have a spare coloring book hanging around, but do have a computer printer, you can easily find free coloring sheets online to print and try.
Bible Study
About seven months into being married and paying off our debt, Travis and I were feeling pretty isolated. It’s hard to reestablish normal life as a newlywed and create a new money-conscious life when your friends are obsessed with going out. So we decided we needed to embrace our new selves and find others who’d do the same.
We started a bible study with some friends at church and met at a different house every week. Even though we were working three jobs each, we knew that sharing the journey with people we love was just as important as being financially responsible.
Maybe a bible study isn’t your thing; maybe it’s a book or running club. Groups that meet weekly are key for us introverts to come out our shells and get to know people. Whatever it is, I highly recommend identifying and killing your “busy” mentality to make room for more of what really matters.
Group Yard Sale
If you and your friends all have something to sell, then you could end up with a big group yard sale. And having more people to advertise for your sale increases your cash-making possibilities.
Grill Out
One of your friends will have a grill, if not, you can find them for very cheap on OfferUp. I like to pull out all my unused veggies and invite friends to bring their own meat.
Listening Party
New album, who dis? For all you music lovers, listening parties are a cool way to get people together and bond over tunes. It’s also an excuse to open a bottle of wine and eat snacks.
Murder Mystery Party
I once ended up at a murder mystery party by accident. Everyone was dressed in period costumes and I was running around in jeans trying to solve these clues with people I’d never met. But it was really fun.
I’m not saying you have to dress up and talk in accents, but pretending to be someone you’re not is a great icebreaker and a unique way to spend an evening.
GO DO THE THINGS:
- Plan your meals for the week and
- make a grocery list from it
- Prep your meals and ingredients for the week
- Take your credit card information out of autofill
- Find or plan a free activity with friends
