{"id":8610,"date":"2012-02-27T17:59:34","date_gmt":"2012-02-27T21:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/?p=8610"},"modified":"2012-02-27T17:59:34","modified_gmt":"2012-02-27T21:59:34","slug":"frugal-weekend-activities-tips-from-our-twitter-chat","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/frugal-weekend-activities-tips-from-our-twitter-chat\/","title":{"rendered":"Frugal Weekend Activities: Tips from our Twitter Chat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.befrugal.com:444\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/twitter_newbird_boxed_whiteonblue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7299\" title=\"twitter_newbird_boxed_whiteonblue\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.befrugal.com:444\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/twitter_newbird_boxed_whiteonblue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On Friday,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/contests\/win-a-25-amazon-gift-card-for-frugal-friday-participate-in-a-twitter-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\">2\/24 we held a Twitter chat called\u00a0 #FrugalChat <\/a>to discuss free and low-cost weekend activities. There were many great pieces of advice exchanged during the chat. Here is a summary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some of our chatters, like @<a title=\"lllsummer\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">LLLSummer<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/LLLSummer\/status\/173098017245773824\" target=\"_blank\">,<\/a> spend more on weekends due to going out more while other, like @<a title=\"scg003twitparty\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">scg003twitparty<\/a> spend more during the week due to errands. Gas and work lunches were noted as other weekday expense.<\/li>\n<li>@<a title=\"fdp4life\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">fdp4life<\/a> shared that hikes and outdoor exploration are fun and free activities. @<a title=\"southernpurse\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">southernpurse<\/a>noted that\u00a0 having picnics in the park and bike riding are economical options. Golf, state parks and geocaching were also mentioned. @<a title=\"sweepingsteph\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">sweepingsteph<\/a> suggests checking out local libraries for free tickets and museum passes. @<a title=\"gogogoodie\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">GoGoGoodie<\/a>pointed out that local museums often there are free family days.<\/li>\n<li>@<a title=\"nycmartini\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">nycmartini<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/nycmartini\/status\/173100589100703744\" target=\"_blank\"> shared<\/a> that limiting dining out to one date night per week cuts down on costs. @<a title=\"tuan_amarillo\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">tuan_amarillo<\/a> said that learning how to cook at home is a good alternative and @<a title=\"scg003twitparty\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">scg003twitparty<\/a> suggested using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/store\/groupon\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon<\/a>for dining out, ordering water and avoiding appetizers. @<a title=\"scg003twitparty\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">scg003twitparty<\/a> suggested mystery shopping as a way to pay for dinner and be entertained. @<a title=\"applecsmith\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">applecsmith<\/a> pointed out that coffee shops allow for a fun, social atmosphere without spending a lot. @<a title=\"sweepingsteph\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">sweepingsteph<\/a> suggested using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/coupons\/store\/restaurant\" target=\"_blank\">restaurant.com<\/a> and visiting restaurants mid-week when they offer their best deals.<\/li>\n<li>@<a title=\"applecsmith\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">applecsmith<\/a> pointed out that meal planning can add up to big savings. @<a title=\"sweepingsteph\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">sweepingsteph<\/a> suggests saving money by shopping at the farmers markets and flea markets on weekends.<\/li>\n<li>@<a title=\"thrifty_writer\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">thrifty_writer<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/thrifty_writer\/status\/173102186807558144\" target=\"_blank\"> suggested <\/a>using Netflix, Hulu and YouTube rather than going to movies. @<a title=\"fdp4life\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">fdp4life<\/a> pointed out that not having cable by using an antenna saves money each month.<\/li>\n<li>@<a title=\"_sheila_roberts\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">_Sheila_Roberts<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/_Sheila_Roberts\/status\/173102512138764288\" target=\"_blank\"> suggested<\/a>\u00a0pot lucks and small low-cost gathers serving just snacks &amp; appetizers as an alternative to throwing elaborate, expensive get-togethers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Congratulations to @<a title=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/nycmartini\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/nycmartini\" target=\"_blank\">nycmartini<\/a> for winning a $25 Amazon gift card and special thanks to financial blogger Carrie Smith (@<a title=\"applecsmith\" href=\"http:\/\/hootsuite.com\/dashboard\">applecsmith<\/a>) from <a href=\"http:\/\/carefulcents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Careful Cents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Be sure to watch for future chats with us and tweet us <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/befrugal\" target=\"_blank\">(@BeFrugal)<\/a> your tips and money-saving questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/frugal-weekend-activities-tips-from-our-twitter-chat\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"excerptimage alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>On Friday,2\/24 we held a Twitter chat called\u00a0 #FrugalChat to discuss free and low-cost weekend activities. There were many great pieces of advice exchanged during the chat. 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