Sand Storage, the Best Storage

The best way you store ginger is to leave it in sand. I know it sounds weird, but ginger does best in a dry environment. And what's a dryer environment than sand? It can last indefinitely stored in sand.

Walk and Talk or Walk and Listen

If you aren't looking for a rigorous workout routine and just want some basic exercise, walking is a free and easy solution. It's a gentle cardio that can be combined with strength training, if you'd like, by carrying dumbbells. Unlike running or circuit training, walking doesn't require as much self-motivation. To make sure you walk, consider finding a friend you can talk to regularly. It's a great way to keep in touch with friends. If you don't have a buddy in mind, consider listening to your favorite radio show or news radio.

Festivals and Parades

Check out your local festivals and parades. There are a bunch that celebrate specific races and ethnicities. It's a free, cheap way to have fun, and have an educational experience. It's also a great opportunity to meet new people.

Rejuvenate Your Dark Clothes to New Status

As your dark colors fade with time, consider re-dying it with inexpensive Rit dye instead of replacing it. Buying staple clothes such as camisoles, tank tops, crew neck tees, long crew neck tees, v-neck tees, etc and re-dying them will prolong their lifespan, while saving you money.

Play Secret Santa

Have too many friends and family to shop for and way too small of a budget? Play Secret Santa. Everyone writes their name on a sheet of paper that gets folded up. Put them all in a bag, bowl, cup, whatever. Once it's all mixed up in there, everyone picks a name and is responsible for buying a gift just for that person.

Floating Candles or Flowers or Flower Candles

A beautiful centerpiece can be created with a beautiful bowl, some water, and floating flowers or candles or flower candles. If they're floating flower candles, they're beautiful even if you don't light them. And they never die.

Caffeinate Your Candles

If you have unscented pillar candles, you can place them on a plate covered with coffee beans or ground coffee. As the candle heats up, the scent of the coffee will linger and fragrance the air.