We try to keep busy without overspending - here are some of our favorite inexpensive ways to have fun! (in no particular order of fun-ness)
1.) Kayaking - Anytime you invest in a marine vessel, it's going to be expensive. However, kayaking gives you the ability to be on the water without the maintenance and expense of a motor boat. Once you have the basic necessities, it's a fun and cheap way to spend a lazy day fishing, swimming, taking photos and picking up floating debris. Cost: Moderate
2.) Painting - Whether its a new canvas, a palm frond, a piece of pallet wood or old furniture, we love to paint. Bottles of paint are less than a dollar and you can literally find a canvas lying beneath your feet. Cost: Minimal
3.) Hosting - There are plenty of reasons to have people over your home with some adult beverages and homemade food. Cost: Minimal to Moderate
4.) Getting Involved - Nothing feels better than volunteering in your local community and making a real impact. You'd be surprised at how many non-profits are focused on every day hobbies. For example, working at a local animal sanctuary, painting with kids, cleaning a local beach or park or planting a garden. Cost: Free!
5.) Hangin' with Fronds - If you've browsed our website you've probably noticed palm fronds painted and decorated. We find 'em, clean 'em, paint 'em and sell 'em. There are over 2500 different kinds of palms in the world and were trying to paint them all! Cost: Free!
6.) Pallet Hunting - This is a glorified way of saying we go around our local neighborhoods and visit small businesses and see if anyone is willing to part with their pallets. It's quite fun and gives you a great workout. Cost: Free!
7.) Wood Building - This is where we take all those freshly caught pieces of wood from pallet hunting and transform them into functional pieces of art. From side tables to dog bowl holders, we like to find fun ways to re-use all the found wood. Cost: Minimal
8.) Photography - This is an easy one. Regardless if you use a camera phone or if you have invested in a professional camera, take pictures. With the technology available today, you can take these pictures and turn them into masterpieces. Try it and I bet you'll shock yourself. Cost: Free!
9) State Parks - The Real Florida is the slogan for all Florida State parks. It truly is a special state to live in as there are preserved beaches, streams, rivers and lakes for fishing, kayaking and swimming. We have gone to a majority of the Southwest, Southeast and Central parks and look forward to trying them all! Cost: Minimal
10.) Dog Parks - Obviously you'll need a dog for this one, or at least a friend with a dog. Aside from it bringing your furry family member lots of joy, it's a great way to get outside, explore new areas & get some good photos. If you're lucky enough to live by the water, a lot of these parks are right on the ocean, which is always a fun way to spend the day. Cost: Free!