Looking for something to do with your free time? Rather than watching TV or playing video games, try these 10 energy-saving ideas.

• Go swimming at your local pool or lake.



• Learn how to use a compass.



• Play soccer or hopscotch with friends.



• Write a letter to your favorite author.



• Plant a flower or vegetable garden.



• Start a unique rock collection.



• Groom your pet or clean their home.



• Plan an obstacle course in your backyard.



• Learn a few phrases in a different language.



• Visit the local library to learn more about energy pioneers Anders Celsius, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton.