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Top Ideas for a Money Free Weekend

Perhaps you have been living on a tight budget, or you are traveling on a budget. Maybe you want to go out and enjoy the activities in your area, but feel constrained by your budget. One fantastic way to save some money is to try a Money Free Weekend. A Money Free Weekend is a two days on the weekend when you literally don't spend any money. This includes grocery shopping, and extra entertainment expenses. So make sure that you get your groceries ahead of time and try some of the many fantastic options for money free activities.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Learn that new hobby you have been wanting to try. You may already have the supplies you need, or maybe you don't need any supplies. There are many options for learning new activities through free online guides and videos. If you want to try some handcrafts there are great options for learning through online videos. Maybe you want to learn about gardening or woodworking. Each of these activities and many many more have excellent online resources for beginners.

VISIT A LIBRARY

You can even take a trip to the library to find books on your new hobby. The library is a great free resource within your community. If you are looking for some new entertainment during your money free weekend you can take a trip to the library to look at their collection of videos and music. You can also spend your weekend catching up on the reading you have been wanting to do. Maybe your read about a great book in the newspaper or you got a recommendation, your money free weekend is the perfect time to so some reading.

HIKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Get out and explore your area on foot. There is no better way to get to know a place than on foot, and walking is completely free and is amazingly healthy. Start by taking a trip around your own neighborhood. Then branch out to your local parks and nature trails. If you already have a full tank of gas you can also drive to some wonderful places nearby. Most people live within an easy distance of a state, national or other type of park as well as some great trailheads. Within our busy lives it can be difficult to get out for a walk, so a money free weekend is the perfect time.

SHOP YOUR PANTRY

Check out some of the fantastic free online resources for recipes based on what you already have at home. Not only is learning a new recipe a lot of fun, but you will also end up with a delicious meal. You can find apps for your smartphone, or use online resources to input some ingredients you have in your pantry and the app will come up with recipe ideas.

ORGANIZE AND CATCH-UP ON CHORES

One great idea, which often doesn't sound like fun, but is sure to make you feel great is to take some time to catch up on all of these household chores you keep putting off. Maybe you want to clean a room, or try rearranging your furniture. Maybe your home office has become disorganized in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Each of us has some simple household activity that we have been awaiting to accomplish, but have not found the time to do. A money free weekend is the perfect time to accomplish some of these tasks.

SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR NEXT CAMPING TRIP

These are just a few of the ideas that you can try during a money free weekend. No longer will you have to cringe at the thought of a tightly budgeted weekend. There are many creative ways you can spend your weekend time without spending even a cent. Come up with your own ideas and try some of those activities that you have been wanting to do that don't cost anything.

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How to Make an Igloo

Building an igloo is a great way to spend a day enjoying the snow. You will need to be prepared to work hard, but if you do you will have a lot of fun. Building an igloo is a fabulous way to enjoy and spend some good quality time with friends and family.

To build an igloo you will need a few tools, you will need a nice cold, snowy area, a shovel or snow spade, a saw and possibly a ski. After you have your materials you will need to find an appropriate spot to build your igloo. The spot you choose should have a nice hard snow field to build the igloo and cut the blocks to make the igloo. Where you finally decide to place your igloo, the snow should be about 3 feet deep.

Draw a circle in the snow at the spot where you will build your igloo. Don't make the circle too big, or your igloo will be too big and unstable. You want you igloo to fit about 3 people at the maximum. Use your saw to cut the blocks for your igloo. Don't cut the blocks in the spot where you have draw your circle. Your blocks should be about 6 to 12 inches thick, and not so big that they break when carried. The blocks for the base should be larger than the blocks for the top.

When you have your blocks cut out, you can start building your igloo. Place the larger blocks in at the base on your drawn out circle. At one point in your circle you will need to make an opening, the door to your igloo. To make the door, place two blocks perpendicular to your base blocks. Complete the door by placing another block horizontally over the other door blocks. 

Once you have your base set of blocks laid, you will need to cut an angle into the blocks. To make this easier, you can place a ski in the center of your igloo and cut an angle into the top of your base layer of blocks. If you don't cut the angle into your blocks you will end up building a tower. The angle sets up the curve that creates the dome shape of the igloo. Add a few more layers of blocks to your igloo.

At some point you will need to dig out the floor of your igloo, as well as dig out the floor of the door. Digging out the floor will increase the head room in your igloo. As you continue adding layers of blocks. As you build, you will want to continue cleaning out the floor of the igloo.

When you get to the topmost layers of blocks you might want to use a stick to prop up the top if you are worried about stability. When you get to the final block to finish the dome you will need to pull the block in through the door and place it from the inside. 

To finish the igloo pack the cracks, there will be a few, with snow. From the inside you will want to smooth out the walls. Once your cracks are filled and your walls are smooth you are ready to enjoy your newly made igloo.

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GPS Buying Guide

If you've never taken a trip with a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit, you've probably spent too long getting where you're going - and missed a lot of interesting stuff along the way. GPS has taken a lot of the stress out of the typical road trip, and many of the new features are making GPS navigation systems a fun and essential accessory to pack along.

In a nutshell, a GPS receiver relays information to and from satellites positioned in orbit around the earth. This information is then applied to the mapping software on the receiver itself, which tells you where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there in real time and with impressive accuracy.

Owning a GPS receiver has numerous benefits including not getting lost, planning a trip, and knowing gas stations, restaurants, tourist attractions and emergency services are close by. Some even have features like Bluetooth® for easy hands-free calling and multimedia playback, so you can listen to your MP3s or view pictures from a memory card. With this guide, we'll walk you through some of the basics of GPS, the latest technology they offer, and some of the cool extras you can find on some receivers.

The Basics

Type

Do you want a GPS for your automobile, motorcycle, marine vessel, or for hiking and other outdoor activities? Since hitting the consumer market, GPS navigators have been designed to suit different purposes, from being weather-proof for marine or motorcycle applications to including a two-way radio and trail maps for hiking or back-country skiing. Newest to the market are GPS trackers – small devices that you put in your car's glove compartment that let you track where your car is and has been if it's stolen. As these different kinds of GPS receivers are suited to different purposes, not all features and technology listed below apply to all receivers.

Screen Size

The majority of GPS receivers have 3.5 to 4.3 inch widescreen displays which is usually sufficient for basic navigation. However, it's worth it to consider larger screen options (up to about 7 inches) for better map detail, easier to navigate touchscreen menus, viewing pictures and using some of the GPS navigator's extra features. Some larger GPS screens even have an input that lets you connect a camera that's attached the rear end of your car, which makes backing into spaces much easier – especially in larger vehicles.

Maps

Most automobile GPS navigators come with pre-loaded maps of Canada and the US. Be sure that any GPS navigator you consider comes equipped with at least a map of Canada out of the box. On these maps are various points of interest (POI) like hospitals, gas stations, hotels, restaurants, amusement areas, tourist sites and more, so you'll always know where to get something to eat or fix a flat tire. You can even add your own POIs to reference for future trips.

Marine GPS navigators have maps of bodies of water, seabed depths, and are often able to track schools of fish, making them a must-have accessory for any sport fisher.

Trail GPS navigators are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who are as comfortable off the beaten path as they are on it. They provide accurate navigation in all sorts of terrain, mapping location and elevation, so you always know where you are.

Additional maps can be added through a download or purchase of a DVD map upgrade.

What' new. 

While all GPS receivers help you get from A to B, many offer additional features for enhanced navigation, safety and entertainment. Consider some of these features if you're looking to get more out of your experience than just simple navigation. 

Text-to-Speech
You'll find basic voice guidance capabilities in all automotive GPS navigators, but one of the features available in newer units is Text-to-Speech technology (Also called 'Spoken Street Names'). Instead of having to constantly glance down at your screen, Text-to-Speech audibly tells you where to turn using real street names. For instance, when coming up to a confusing or unfamiliar intersection, the GPS receiver will announce "Turn left in 50 metres onto Barclay Street." This feature lets you concentrate on when and where you need to turn, rather than peering at the on-screen map. Often, this feature comes with multiple computer-generated voice options. 

Voice Address Input
Don't feel like typing out your destination's address? With Voice Address Input technology, you don't have to. Just say where you want to go and the Voice Address Input function updates your maps with the information. 

Lane Assist
Major metropolitan areas can be major headaches to drive through – especially if you've never been there before. But all that changes with Lane Assist. Lane Assist lets you know when you need to change lanes in order to exit at an off ramp. This feature is a must-have if you often find yourself in large cities with multi-lane expressways, one-way streets, roundabouts, jug handles and other complicated routes.

Reality View
Reality View takes 3D maps to new levels, displaying true-to-life graphics of actual structures and landmarks as reference points when driving through an unfamiliar area. Reality View also provides a realistic image of complicated intersections to help you navigate your way through, complete with the signs you'll see on the road.

Extras 

GPS doesn't end with navigation. If you're looking for something with a little more under the hood, GPS delivers. Many manufacturers equip their navigators with lots of robust additional features that go beyond simple navigation, delving into the world of multimedia, communications and more.

EMultimedia Playback

Some units feature a memory card slot that allows you to play music, pictures, and in some cases, video on the display. With this feature, you simply slide in a compatible memory card loaded with your media into the card slot and listen to music through your car's speakers, flip through pictures, or watch a video. Some GPS receivers even let you connect your iPod, MP3 player or satellite radio receiver. Because GPS navigators are portable, they make it easy to share your media with others, too.

Traffic
Find out where the traffic tie-ups are, in real time, and tap the screen to find an alternate route. It's now available in a few Canadian cities with more coming. The feature usually requires a subscription, but a few models offer the service for free. 

WiFi
This is a truly useful feature that more and more manufacturers are starting to include. With built-in Wi-Fi all you need to do is find a hotspot and download new maps, find additional points of interest and more.

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