For many people, saving money for extra things can be difficult. But if you invest a bit of money from your tax refund for your creative hobbies, it may be a great way to start off the rest of the year.

Publishing A Book
Picking up a writing hobbie can be a great way to spend your tax refund creatively. It may sound far-fetched to publish a book, but there are many sites that allow you to upload content and simply have it be printed and published with an ISBN. Do you have a family cookbook, book of family photos or stories you’d like to see printed? Your family can purchase copies and so can the world! On CreateSpace, you can create a book for less than 40 dollars (their Pro plan is 39 dollars) and purchase proof copies for a few more. Other companies that allow you to self-publish your book are iUniverse and Lulu.com. Why not challenge yourself to writing a family memoir, compiling a collection of poetry or writing a children’s book for your children?

Painting
If you love to create images, you can order cheap art supplies at Cheap Joes. Buy some paints, brushes and a canvas. Then, you can create paintings to hang up in the home, give to your friends as gifts or sell on your own blog or web site.

Dancing
Did you know most YMCAs and community colleges offer dance classes? Why not sign up for a dance class at your local dance studio or community center? A class may be a series of weekend dates or a few times a week after work, but it will get you in shape, provide a chance to meet new friends and teach you a new dance for a relatively low price. If you’re interested in something special, search for sites that will help you find dance classes, like this site.

Photography
This is another way to spend your tax refund creatively. All you need is a camera (digital cameras are very affordable at rates for many set between 99 dollars and 200 dollars) and a photo album. You can pick three themes and go on a photo adventure. For example, take photos of city life, rural life and animals. When you’re happy with your collection, upload them onto your computer or bring them to a photo developer. Then, place them into an album. Voila!

So take some time to do something for yourself or your family. It’s a great way to start the year off and get creative at the same time!

Written by Lisamariebasile

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