Ways to Amuse Yourself for Free in a Bad Economy

1. Place laundry basket of clean clothes fresh from the dryer on the floor. Stand back and watch 4 cats fight over who gets to tunnel first. This will last ALL MORNING.

2. Take old Christmas bow and tape it to dog's tail. Watch him get dizzy trying to get it off.

3. Rearrange kitchen pantry. Don't tell your spouse. Lie in wait for him to get something from the kitchen, then watch as he becomes hopelessly confused and lost trying to find anything. Cackle maniacally.

4. Watch your old DVDs over and over again until your spouse begs for mercy.

5. Fill the bird feeders. Allow cats onto porch. Watch as cats "stalk" birds by continually hitting their heads on the glass windows.

6. Go to the library. Ask librarian to look up weird book titles like "How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" and "The Fashion Statements of J. Edgar Hoover"and watch their reaction. (Be prepared to herald the arrival of men in dark suits who will ask you a lot of questions about your patriotism).

7. Observe hubby as he/she prepares the tax return. This can lead to some interesting word choices and or gestures. The occasional shout of "Blood Sucking Leeches!" is sure to bring a smile and/or a chuckle. Offer helpful suggestions like "Can't we list the cats as dependents and deduct them?" or "Since the dog barks at everything that comes near the house, couldn't we deduct him as a security expense?"

In case you can't tell, I'm bored. Anyone want to come over and play hide and seek with me? : ) TAG, you're it.