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50 things to do besides going out to drink.

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How many of us head to Happy Hour after work? Lots of us. Does anyone even know what to do with their time if they aren't drinking? I'm willing to bet that many of us do not. Drinking is the core of so many events, friendships and even daily routines. Hey - drink your whiskey, enjoy your wine and have your cocktails , there's no judgement here because I like to knock a couple back sometimes too - but what else could we do with our time AND our moolah? Lots of things. In fact, here are 50 things you can do besides going out to drink. Yay! There are tons of fun things that won't hog up your money or age you prematurely or make you bloated.

1. Make breakfast.
2. Go for a walk.
3. Have a conversation.
4. Go visit a loved one.
5. Cook a meal.
6. Go to a movie.
7. Watch Netflix.
8. Read a book.
9. Do a DIY project. 
10. Go watch the sunset. 

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11. Go on a bike ride.
12. Pay your bills.
13. Clean your house.
14. Organize your closet.
15. Work in your garden.
16. Donate your time.
17. Play a board game.
18. Write a letter.
19. Go bowling.
20. Go roller skating. 

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21. Go to the beach, river, or lake.
22. Go pick flowers for your house.
23. Do your laundry.
24. Go for a run. 
25. Build something.
26. Water your plants.
27. Draw a picture.
28. Paint a picture.
29. Go to a baseball game.
30. Do yoga. 

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31. Learn something new.
32. Dance.
33. Reorganize your cupboards.
34. Get your oil changed.
35. Make birthday cards for the next couple months of upcoming birthdays.
36. Help someone.
37. Write some goals.
38. Have a picnic.
39. Make a playlist of your favorite songs.
40. Listen to your playlist. 

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41. Take a bubble bath.
42. Go to bed early.
43. Take a class.
44. Learn a language.
45. Make a vision board.
46. Plan a fantasy vacation.
47. Have friends over for dinner.
48. Relax and do nothing.
49. Deep condition your hair.
50. Look at old photos.

50 things to do besides going out to drink. Count all of the money you saved from drinking. Photo by:

Bonus: Count all of the money you saved from not drinking. 

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