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Maybe you can't go out this week because you're on a budget.Maybe you're grounded.Maybe you need an evening to recharge your batteries.Whatever the reason, you will stay home on Saturday night.With Netflix and YouTube at your fingertips, you could simply marathon movies, TV shows, and videos, but that's not the only option.With a limited cost or free of charge, you can spend a pleasant evening even alone [1]
.There are endless ways to have fun at home on a Saturday night:here are some to take inspiration from.
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Throw a party and dance alone. Not only does it benefit your physical well-being and self-esteem, but dancing can help you stimulate creativity [2] .Select your favorite songs and start moving.
- You are free to experiment with new movements without feeling uncomfortable, like when perhaps this happens to you in public.
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Write a letter. In a world full of bills and flyers, people love receiving handwritten correspondence, but the benefits of writing a letter don't end there.Studies have shown that expressive writing can actually help you develop a more positive worldview [3] .
- You can write to a distant person or to someone you see every day.Writing gives you the opportunity to express yourself in a way that you may not be able to during everyday conversations.Do you want to tell someone you love them?Do you want to share the struggles you're facing making a big decision, like a future career move or which college to enroll in?Writing a letter will not only help you build a deeper bond with the recipient, it will also allow you to process some thoughts.
- If you express yourself better with images than words, why not make a drawing?Who wouldn't love to receive an exclusive illustration?
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Concrete the projects you've seen on Pinterest, a site full of DIY ideas. Take a look at your boards to find a project you've been meaning to do for a while.
- Decorate the walls using your wedding flowers [6] or make candles with beeswax [7] .
- Bake a loaf of bread or choose another recipe suggested on Pinterest.Nothing tastes better than freshly baked bread, but since the preparation takes time, it is generally more practical to buy it.Since you have an evening all to yourself, why not give it a try?The garlic and rosemary bread is delicious, not to mention the inviting smell it gives off [8] .
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Write a diary. By spending time alone, you can indulge in a moment of introspection, away from the noise of the hopes and expectations others have for you [9] .Advertising
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Watch a movie. Sure, it's predictable, but there will always be a movie on Netflix that you haven't seen, or you can even rent one.Don't you miss the days when you went to Blockbuster?
- Prepare original snacks.Try drizzling melted chocolate over popcorn:you won't regret it.
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Pamper yourself. You rarely have time to take a nice hot bath during the week, so take advantage of this free evening to bask in the tub.
- Mix one cup of Epsom salts, one cup of milk powder, 60 grams of baking soda, a handful of lavender flowers and four drops of lavender essential oil.Pour a quarter of this mixture into the hot water and store the rest in an airtight container [10] .Enjoy a nice relaxing bath.
- Take care of your nails.You know well that you should do pedicures more often, so get to work.
- Make a cup of your favorite tea, sit down, drink it and do nothing else.Maybe you're used to drinking coffee or tea on the fly.Enjoy a moment of idleness [11] .
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Sleep. Sometimes you need to go to sleep early even on a Saturday night, especially if it's been a particularly tiring week.Don't feel bad about it.According to some studies, those who go to bed early on the weekend enjoy more advantages than other people [12] .You'll rest better and prepare great for the week.
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Rearrange a room. Nothing simpler:moving a sofa from one part of the room to another can give you enormous satisfaction.It can be fun to imagine all the possible arrangements.A new arrangement can renovate a space that no longer stimulates you.
- Not everyone loves organizing their home, but some find it very satisfying.If you like tidying up, take the opportunity to clean out the closet or a drawer where you keep a bit of everything.
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Call a friend or relative you haven't spoken to in a while. Your grandma sure misses you!Nowadays everyone is always in a hurry, so it can be difficult to make time for friends and family, especially when they are not part of your daily life.An evening spent at home with no particular plans is perfect for picking up the phone and having a chat with the most important people in your life.Advertising
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Look for new music. Are you tired of always listening to the same music?Go to Spotify and explore.Type the name of an artist you like to find similar singers and musicians.Lose yourself in this wonderful world.
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Catch up on your reading. At the end of a work or school day, opening a book is often the last thing you want to do to relax.But as Dr. Seuss said, "The more you read, the more you will know.The more you learn, the more places you will go." [13] .In this case, you surely recovered from the weekly toil on Friday, so Saturday evening is the perfect time to open a book that has been lying on your bedside table for a long time.
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Learn a new skill. The idea of trying your hand at an activity you're completely unfamiliar with can be scary.This might be why you've never tried drawing, even though you've wanted to learn for a long time.If there's a skill you absolutely want to cultivate, give it a try.
- Learning something new can boost creativity and self-esteem [14] .Of course you will make mistakes, it's part of learning.But as you start to catch up, you will become more and more courageous and willing to try new experiences.
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Brainstorm ideas about a trip you'd like to take. Even if you can't afford it right now, imagining an experience you'd like to have is almost as enjoyable as living it.Go to Pinterest to admire images of beautiful and exotic places.
- If you can invest in a trip, start planning!Planning a vacation is fun, but it takes time.Consider transportation, meals, and accommodations.Take away the satisfaction of planning the adventures you would like to do.
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Prepare your Christmas gift list, or create some with your own hands. The holiday season arrives inexorably, almost stealthily, every year.Consequently, every time you risk giving last-minute gifts that are anything but thoughtful, simply to get this annoyance out of the way.
- Compile a list of people you want to give a gift to.
- Decide whether you prefer to make gifts at home or buy them.People love personalized gifts, so if you have a good skill like woodworking or knitting, take advantage of it and create something special.
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Create your own Carnival or Halloween costume, even if there's a lot of time left. We often put it off and arrive at Carnival or Halloween without ideas.The usual ghost is banal and leaves everyone indifferent.Consider your favorite books and movies, or think about the funniest news stories you've read recently.Advertising
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Invite some friends. Who ever said you have to stay home alone?Ask your friends to join you to share adventures.They will be able to enrich your proposals to organize an evening of creativity.
- Instead of watching a movie like usual, invite your friends over to play a board game.Ask everyone to bring what they like and a snack.
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Plan a romantic date at home. Compared to a usual evening out, with dinner and a cinema, this experience can strengthen the couple's intimacy.Plus, you'll spend a lot less!
- Prepare the fondue.You can melt chocolate, but also make other dips in a slow cooker or on the stove.You can find many recipes for fondue online, from classic chocolate to more elaborate cheese sauces [15] .
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Offer to babysit your friend's child. Children trust their instincts and are creative by nature [16] .If you don't typically spend a lot of time with kids, it can be fun to babysit every now and then.Adopt their same sense of wonder and curiosity:this will help you pass the time in a more original way.Advertising
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