Learn a new skill. Teach yourself how to juggle, or start learning a foreign language, of learn to draw/paint, learn to code, do something constructive other than complain about your free time on the internet, volunteer somewhere, etc.
Lots of things but really we didn't need two vehicles while he was deployed so we traded both of ours in for one. Was a lot easier on me to maintain and easier to save money for the 12 months.
Ah, makes sense I suppose. I live in the woods, by the river, in the mountains so a truck is kinda necessary. But I suppose if you have fun toys in Texas (still in TX?) you'd probably need one.