[lrjohnson]

I budget between $20 and $30 a month for entertainment (movies, camping fees, whatever) and dining out.

Others spednign in that area:
I pay $10/mo for my half of the Netflix bil.

I pay $5/mo for my half of the 10 channel cable bill.

I pay $25/mo for my half of the high speed cable bill.

I periodically buy books and cds, usually at garage sales or thrifts stores, but regardless of where I buy them I consider it a Household expense in my budget not a entertainment expense.

Sometimes I'll have people over, or take food to a potluck gathering, but my grocery budget has mroe than enough room for these treats. It's not free entertainment, but it's pretty cheap.