One thing’s for sure: us girls AND boys just wanna have fun! However, fun can sometimes come at a huge financial cost, that not all of us can handle right now. Don’t give up hope. teenAGE, has got your back. Here are seven cost effective ways to hang out with friends (or that special someone) without breaking the piggy bank: Work It Out2. Dress Up and Window Shop…Seriously

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Invite your friends (or friend) over and turn that living room into a personal gym. YouTube is filled with free aerobics and exercise vids from professional personal trainers. Working up a sweat with a friend (no, not that kind), can actually become a weekly routine. It can even turn into a way for you and your friends to reach a body goal. But more importantly, it’s free!

You don’t actually have to spend at the mall to feel like your ‘balling’ at the mall. Going for a day out with your friends in a well put together outfit can make you feel like a star, and with all the great company, you won’t remember about the little…money issue. Besides, window shopping or casually browsing is a good way to spot items to save for. 

3. Have a picnic4. Movie Night 5. For The Girls For the Guys7. Free Events Are Real

Break out the snacks and juice, and get your friends to do the same. Bring along a towel, and you’re all set. The only thing left to decide on is location. Depending on where you live, there may be parks available with an ambience perfect for a picnic. If there are no parks around, the backyard of one of your friends or even your own backyard, may suffice. 

This one is a classic. Gather your friends (or bae). Get some snacks (or ask each person to bring their own) and load a movie. Sure it’s nothing like the theatre experience, but the upside is: a) The great conversation (it can be as loud as you want…unless…parents say no) and b) The food is not nearly as expensive as it would’ve been if you’d bought it from a theatre. And c) Premium seat selection is free. Also, you get to pick the movie, whether it was from way back or very recent.

You’re never too old for a good old sleepover with your gal pals. So back out those DIY vids (and ‘Rash-On Fashion’ tips) because things are about to get crafty.This can be a night of fun rejuvenation, and makeovers as well. The bonding with your girlfriends is one of life’s priceless things, and the circulation of beauty and fashion tips is free, free, free! (Plus the gossip’s juicy, so dig in!)

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Ever sat and had a good round table discussion with your friends and felt like the conversation was pure gold? I’m sure you probably think those times are unforgettable and some awesome jokes were made, that you wish you could share with the world. Well why not share? You all could become Jamaican internet sensations like fellow Jamaican youths on social media right now. Or not. But we guess you can back out the camera and get rolling. Even if you don’t post these vids, just capturing the moment is great and you’ll get to save and share the memories among friends. 

Yes folks, every now and then there’s a free concert/festival or something happening around you. Sometimes a few of these free events even have some of your favorite artistes showing up. It’s just up to you to be there. So check out your local listings for any upcoming events and plan a ‘date’ with friends (or ‘friend’) and you’ll be en route to creating an awesome non-expensive adventure.