You’ve done it! You’ve finally taken enough surveys to turn your points from numbers on a screen into cold, hard cash! But now, you’re faced with another problem: what to spend all that brand new money on. If you’re stuck wondering what to do, here are a bunch of ideas of what to do with your new dough.
1. Have A Picnic
Buy a blanket and some snack food for an outdoor picnic on a beautiful sunny day.
2. Experiment in the Kitchen
Splurge on making a new recipe you’ve never tried before.
3. Buy a Basic Sewing Kit
In case you need to make quick fixes, a basic sewing kit is a necessity.
4. Try a New Drink
Spend a few extra bucks on your next coffee run to try a fancy or seasonal drink.
5. Donate to a Charity
ACOP.com allows you to turn your points into donations for a charity of your choice!
6. Play a New Board Game
Find a cheap board game and play it with your friends.
7. Wash Your Car
Haven’t washed your car in a while? Now’s the perfect time.
8. Buy Snacks for a Trip
Buy your favorite snacks for an upcoming trip or flight.
9. Knit or Crochet
Pick up some needles and yarn and get to crafting a new scarf!
10. Enter to Win
ACOP offers a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card with points you’ve earned!
11. Start a Garden
Buy some seeds and start planting them and you’ll soon have a thriving garden.
12. Clean Your Shoes
Get a shoe shine, or buy a brush and shoe polish and do it yourself.
13. Play Mixologist
Find a book of alcoholic drinks and make them for your next party.
14. Make A Terrarium
Purchase a jar, some plants, and create a miniature forest.
15. Stargaze
Pick up a book on constellations and other celestial bodies and learn to identify them.
16. Build Something
Purchase some wood and create a mini library, birdhouse, or other simple woodworking project.
17. Visit a Zoo
See your favorite animal at your local zoo.
18. Buy a Magic Set
Pick up a basic magic kit and start learning tricks to dazzle your friends and family.
19. Find a New Book
Visit a local bookstore or pick up an e-book and buy a book you’ve never read before.
20. Make Your Own Jewelry
Go to a craft store and pick up jewelry supplies to make some handmade jewelry.
21. Try Coding
Spend a few bucks to pick up a book on coding.
22. Practice Calligraphy
Buy a calligraphy set and practice writing elegantly.
23. Learn Sign Language
Look online for tutorials and in libraries for books on how to learn to sign.
24. Buy a Cheap Video Game
Scour the internet for cheap, fun video games to play by yourself or with friends.
25. Visit Botanical Gardens
Visit local gardens to learn about and see plants from all around the world.
26. Create Your Own Greeting Cards
Pick up some supplies and make your own cards for family and friends.
27. Visit a Farmers’ Market
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farmers’ market.
28. DIY a Spa Day
Buy nail polish, face masks, and other self-care products for your own spa day.
29. Buy A Gift
Go to a dollar store or local shop and pick something up for your family, your friend, or yourself.
30. Learn Astrology
Want to learn what your sign is? Pick up a book on astrology and find out.
31. Sock it Away
Save some money for a rainy day.
32. Create a Memory Jar
Buy a mason jar and create a jar of memories for you to look back on.
33. Make Your Own Soap
Buy supplies, scents, and create your own soap.
34. Invest in a New Tool
Replace an old hammer or buy a new screwdriver.
35. Start Learning a Language
Buy a book on a language you’ve always wanted to learn.
36. Learn to Play a New Instrument
Visit local music shops and practice with new instruments.
37. Make Some Outdoor Art
Buy some chalk for some nostalgic outdoor fun.
38.Visit a Flea Market
Browse through hundreds of little shops for fun and interesting things.
39. Color
Buy an adult coloring book and unleash your inner kid.
40. Donate to Locals
Donate your money to a local charity or give it to someone in need.
41. Learn to Tie Knots
Pick a book on how to tie knots and become a proper sailor.
42. Visit a Local Museum
Museums are cheap, and sometimes free, and offer a lot of interesting learning.
43. Journaling
Start journaling your daily life, or pick up a new journal if you already do.
44. Visit a Yard or Garage Sale
Look around your neighborhood for garage or yard sales.
45. Learn to Play Cards
Buy a deck of cards and start practicing your poker face.
46. Go to a Local Concert
Support local musicians by going to their shows.
47. Do a Puzzle
Buy a puzzle and complete it by yourself or with friends and family.
48. Host a Movie Night
Rent a movie or get a streaming service and invite your friends and family over for a movie night.
49. Go Thrifting
Visit a local thrift store and find your new favorite shirt.
50. Invest
Every little bit counts!