Having a tight budget should not have to mean sacrifices, especially when it comes to spending time with your loved ones. Even though this is a date article, all of these activities can be done with friends and family.
Food:
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Make S’mores.
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Build and decorate a gingerbread house together.
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Have a cook-off.
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Pancake Breakfast Date.
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Bake cookies, decorate them and eat them with warm milk.
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Enjoy a chocolate fondue.
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Bake holiday treats.
The Arts:
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Visit a museum.
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Go see a live event.
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Go to a film festival.
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Go to a slam poetry night.
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Paint & Sip at home or a craft shop (take this opportunity to create your own holiday decorations and ornaments to decorate your space).
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If you are like Monica and not so much like Ross, create a holiday card together!
The outdoors:
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Visit a new coffee shop (+ bring a book).
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Bowling (for free in the Mountainlair during Up All Night).
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Go on a star-gazing date.
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Build a Snowman (+ snow fight).
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Go Ice Skating.
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Go on a walk in a park or to see Christmas lights.
Staying indoors:
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Blanket Fort Movie Night (Do I hear Disney marathon?) with the ultimate hot chocolate.
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Decorate a Christmas tree.
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Volunteer in a Soup Kitchen.
Exploring:
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Visit the nearest major city near you and see their Christmas tree lighting.
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Plan a spontaneous weekend get-away (buses offer holiday and student discounts).
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Go on a Groupon date.
Sports & Exercise:
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Go to a game.
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Attend a fitness class together.
Shopping:
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Hit Black Friday shopping together.
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Visit a winter local market.
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Shop for holiday gifts together (+wrap them).
Now you really don’t have an excuse to spend time together. Go enjoy, but always remember to stay warm and safe this holiday season!
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Edited by Sydney Keener