While hordes of shoppers will head to the stores on Black Friday to score deals, savvy folks may want to use the day off to do something completely unrelated to shopping.

If that sounds like you, take advantage of Black Friday in a completely different way. Spend the day doing something enjoyable, such as taking on a project that takes advantage of the free time afforded to you by the long weekend.

Here are five activities to consider doing on Black Friday that don’t involve heading out to the stores or downloading a mobile shopping app.

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[See: 6 Ways to Treat Yourself on a Budget.]

Black Friday doesn’t have to be about shopping and buying unnecessary items. Instead, it can be about family, giving, preparing and relaxing.

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