- Give up cable; watch DVDs or listen to CDs, both of which can be checked out from the public library
- Listen to the radio (some wonderful radio shows are on public radio stations, generally on the lower parts of the dial)
- Have friends who play instruments (free entertainment for your parties!)
- Use the Internet at the public library
- Plan potluck events with your friends (generally cost less to make your favorite recipe and to share, than to buy pre-made dishes from restaurants or grocery stores)
- Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks, Barnes and Noble and McDonald’s
- Go to your public library for reading material
- Sign up at Groupon web site (deals on fun things to do at a discount)
- Request a free phone number from Google Voice
- Send special occasion greeting cards from web sites that offer free eCards
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