The things I miss
Theaters (plays)
Concerts
Weekend trips to where ever there was a special art exhibit
Spas
Buying what I wanted at the book stores and art shops
Eating out

I use libraries now
Watch free TV
Use redbox
Go to free or reduced days at the museum here
I travel by PBS specials
When I was able to I volunteered at places to get free admissions

You just need to be creative and pay bills first of the month it's possible to have a life...it's less impulsive though.