So thanksgiving is behind us as is Black Friday and Cyber Monday or whatever they were calling it. Clear sailing, right? Not really because here come Christmas. It seems like we were just shelling out our wallets for summer vacation. Believe it or not there are still some relatively free or frugal things you can do with your family.

1. I am surprised how many people that I know who make use of their Local Library. It's a sign of the time but you can get free movies to rent from the Library. I have no idea how current they are but I am sure you can find something to keep the kids occupied without breaking the bank at the video store or the movies.

2. There are plenty of snow or winter activities at your disposal like tubing or tobogganing or outdoor skating. Skating is a great way to get exercise and a great free way to get the family together for an afternoon.

3. Check your local public free newspapers or websites for freebie activities. For example, our local zoo has a free outdoor movie night during the summer or free plays. There are more free activities going on out there than you would think.

4. Get together with your friends, other couples or family and have a pot luck kind of night. You can have a great night out without spending a fortune on food and drinks.

5. You can still have fun playing board games believe it or not. We still play monopoly and it kills the day and keeps everyone occupied.

6. Get the family together and do a Christmas Light tour.  Take a walk or drive around your place and check out the houses all lit up for Christmas or your local park or city attraction.

7. Do some baking, the girls in my house make a day out of baking cookies and muffins.

Those are just a few frugal free activities you can do with your friends, family or other half. You just have to look a little harder.