Cheap ways to cheer yourself up?

[JBinKC]

I love watching a fire in my wood stove

[Aleta]

Enjoyed watching the fire in my son's house.

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

Going for a walk or bike ride helps cheer me a lot, though I do not feel that I am denying myself stuff I really want. Those and gardening are my top three picker-uppers.

I also like to play a CD I haven't listened to in a while, email a friend, bake something that I could easily just buy, play the instrument I've been learning. If I'm by myself I will dance to an oldies station--but not when anyone is looking!

[nanamom]

it is 4 below zero here right now so a walk is out for now. Our dogs are great stress busters and playing with my kids is awesome. For my rare me time I take a bubble bath at naptime. My husband gives me a new bottle or scented bubble bath every month (dollar store of course) and I can use as much as I want cause next month there will be a new scent. It was a birthday present last year and I reap the benefits all year long, still have some of the first scent.

[alexjc]

A few things i enjoy doing whilst saving the pennies and trying to reduce my debts are:

1. Taking a drive in the coutryside where he views are stunning.
2. A hot bubble bath with tea lights and candles everywhere.
3. Laughing with friends always puts my in the right frame of mind.
4. Lie ins on the weekend and hearing the pouring rain outside.
5. Listening to the radio is relaxing- unless its dance anthems!
6. A hug from someone you love- cheesy yes but its free and always puts a smile on my face.

[mahanda]

i know it may sound corny, but counting my blessings brings me out of my blah moods i get into sometimes when i stress about my debt.
i have not have been able to see an end to this pit i dug myself- but writing down my blessings
a home, heat, great kids and food in the fridge (at least for another week)
always cheers me up