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Inexpensive Things to do Over a Weekend

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When I am home, I am most always thinking about my next trip or planning my trip. I try to save my money for traveling and experiences. I also know if I go out, I will want to purchase something else. The impulse control and my ADHD brain just freak me out.

Here’s a list of inexpensive (under $25) things to do over a weekend:

  • Find free or budget friendly things to do in your neighborhood. My favorite is walking the farmers market
  • plan a staycation
  • research/ plan your next trip
  • go for a hike – all trails is my go to way to find trails and stay on the right path
  • visit museum during their free hours or a free day
  • learn a new skill – we all have things that we want to improve on. spend some time working on that.
  • exercise
  • declutter your place – I recommend starting small and working up
  • deep clean your place
  • redecorate
  • do a puzzle
  • go to the library
  • read a book. Or do a 24 hour read a thon. it doesn’t have to be reading either it can be listening to audio books too.
  • visit a free little library
  • watch a ted talk
  • binge watch a show you have been wanting to see – my favorite binge is Beat Bobby Flay
  • watch a documentary
  • start a blog or vlog
  • write your memoir
  • create budget
  • revisit your goals
  • meal plan and prep for the week
  • start a side business
  • take surveys
  • update your resume
  • clean out your email & unsubscribe from things that don’t interest you
  • digital detox weekend – no social media or notifications
  • watch college football on Saturday, and the NFL on Sunday
  • meditate
  • journal
  • take a nap
  • invite friends over
  • play a board game
  • geocaching
  • create a bucket list – or create other lists from lists to create with a notebook
  • get outside – even if it’s sitting outside on your place
  • free classes at stores
  • cook something different from the ingredients you have at home
  • research your family tree
  • volunteer
  • reach out to friends and family you haven’t talked with in a while
  • organize photos – I totally need to do with my dropbox
  • color – I love adult coloring books.
  • create a vision board
  • Pinterest your dream house or anything really
  • DIY project around the house
  • find groups on meetup.com
  • explore your city
  • stargazing –
  • go camping or car camping
  • watch the sunrise or sunset or both
  • do laundry – clean out closet –
  • create capsule wardrobe
  • spa night at home
  • dance around the house
  • finish a project or task you have been putting off
  • have a yard sale
  • work on a business idea
  • listen to audiobooks
  • make a playlist of your favorite songs
  • watch a musical
  • go through your phone. delete contacts/ old apps
  • write a list of habits you want to start doing.
  • write a list of habits you don’t want to do anymore
  • make a life binder
  • clean out vehicle
  • get a part-time
  • Start a podcast
  • random act of kindness
  • Make a scrapbook
  • try new hair styles or learn to braid
  • free trial on streaming service

This is a quick list of inexpensive things you can do over the weekend. Facebook events has done of things and can you search by your area and dates. I have found several things to do in my area. There is always something to do.

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Monday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Tuesday

- Morton: June 4 - August - from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm - 225 E. Jefferson St., Morton
- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Wednesday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Junction City: May 24th - ? - 3pm to 6pm -
- Sheridan: May 1 - September - from 3 pm until 6 pm - 3827 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, situated outside of Relics and Sheridan Nursery.

Thursday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Pekin: June 6 - August 29 - from 330pm to 630pm -551 S. 14th St., Pekin, in the Miller Center parking lot
- Pekin Fall Market: Two fall markets will also be held − Sept. 12 and Oct. 10
- 3rd THURSDAY ONLY - May 16th, June 20th, July 18th & August 15th - 3pm to 7pm -

Friday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- East Peoria: June 7 - August 30th - from 4pm to 7pm - 396 W. Washington St., East Peoria

Saturday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Peoria Downtown - May 18 - Sept. 28 -  8 a.m. until 12pm - 212 SW Water St., Peoria, in the River Station parking lot.
- Germantown Hills: June 1 - Oct 26 - from 9am to 1pm - Germantown Hills Crossing
- Metamora: June 1 - September - from 8am to Noon - 113 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Sunday
Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo Dates: Friday Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo 
Dates: Friday - Sundays until April 27
Time: 5:30p-9:30p

We got there around 6:30pm, and didn’t leave until 9:15pm. The website says the walk will take about an hour, but you can go at your own pace. There are so many lanterns in each animal exhibit.

We started going through the Asian Trail, there was year of animals. The Africa section was my favorite, but I am not going to tell you why. But it was a nice surprise, and I was way too excited.

There were hands on activities throughout the zoo, but by the time we got to some of the areas it was closed.
-make your lantern
-paint rocks to be placed around the zoo
-tattoos
-music each night

🎟️Tickets:
Advance Online: Adults $19.95 | Kids $13.95
At the Door: Adults $25 | Kids $15
What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me k What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me know in the comments! 

These are the things I always have when I travel: (arrow down)

1. Spare credit card/bank card - I typically bring this, but before my last trip my regular bank card got hacked. Now I make sure to always have 2 cards with me. 
2. Portable charge/power banks - I have a charger that I keep in my car all the time. It's a 4 in 1 charger, but I also have portable charge that I keep in my bag. It has come in handy more times that I can count for me and other people. 
3. Reusable water bottle - I have my Stanley when I am driving. While I am hiking I use either a water bladder or a hydroflask. 
4. Reusable Bags - My favorite is the Mary Kay roll up bag. It has 4 plastic bags that holds everything I need for my morning/evening routine and shower time. 
5. Books - I will most always have a physical book along with my kindle app. I love to read. During my hikes I stop throughout for snacks and reading. 
6. Wet Wipes - My favorite is HyperGo because they have so many different scents. They are also 12x12 so usually 1 works for the whole body. 

In the reel - Things I won't travel without

Caption - What are your travel musts? let me know in the comments because I am going to compile a list and share later. 

Here are mine:

portable charger - I have a small bag where I keep all my cords & portable chargers. 

spare credit card - 

iPad - I have everything on there. books. writing. 

snacks -

reusable water bottle 

headphones -
If this Heisman, I don’t know what else is!!! If this Heisman, I don’t know what else is!!! 

I recently tried to camp with him but that FAILED!!! he actually likes using more to pee on then sleep in.
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