Part of me misses adventuring during my No Spend Challenges. Winter is a great time to meander through museums and bookstores and to try soups and pies in diners and dives far and wide. It’s a great time for movies and concerts at little theaters and for treats at a local bakery.
Part of me wants to hit the road and not look back. Yet I’m mostly pleased to be right where I am.
Winter and No Spend Challenge months are also good for puzzles and a sleeping cat who curls up at your feet while you read. They are good for homemade cobbler and for knowing the snow can fall because you aren’t leaving home this weekend. They are good for so many reasons.
In general, life is pretty good.
The challenge will be done soon enough. Spring will come, bringing with it opportunities for hikes and exploration, for road trips and adventure. If my adventure free life becomes took much, I can spend some time planning day trips for spring!
I’ll be ready by then.
Can you go to free museums or other free events during your no-spend?
I can and I would if there were any nearby. I live in a rural area where most museums and cultural centers either charge admission to survive or they’re closed for the winter. The closest museum that would have free admission would be Cincinnati or maybe Columbus. That’s 90 minutes to 2 hours away. If I’m going to drive that far, I have a tendency to want to batch things to do- hit a couple of museums, a bookshop, a diner that’s been on my list, they sort of thing,
Area libraries sponsor free events which I do sometimes attend but that’s sporadic.
It’s good for me to stay put and rest. I shouldn’t complain. 🤣
I think winter really is a great time to recharge our batteries, so to speak. We always rush, rush, rush through life and forget the pleasures of just snuggling up with a good book, a pet, and a hot mug.
Yes! Exactly! I have truly enjoyed this winter so far. My physical and mental health have needed this quieter time.
We’re over half way through the month! I very much enjoy the thought of not leaving home this weekend! I’m actually planning to do a bit of a trip planning.
Where to next?