The main idea of a date is to have a good time with someone you care deeply about, right? It's not about money, it's about time and enjoyment of the company you're in. So, let's look at some ideas of things you can do with your spouse or significant other that won't break the bank.
- Go to a matinee. You can go to the movies without spending an arm and a leg if you're willing to do it earlier in the day, and forego the popcorn, candy, and drinks.
- Go for a walk on a nature trail. See the sights. Get some fresh air. My goodness, you can even hold hands! Don't know where to find one of these trails? Most likely there's a website with a listing you can search by zip code or city. Try the website your state tourism board maintains.
- Go out for ice cream. Who doesn't like ice cream? Well, maybe those who are lactose intolerant, or vegans. But everybody else does, and an ice cream cone is pretty cheap. You could even split a sundae or banana split. Remember doing that with your high school flame? Why not do it with the current love of your life?
- Find a local brew pub or micro brewery, and go for a pint. Microbrewing is all the rage, and brew pubs are springing up all over the place. DH and I recently heard of three new ones that are either just opening or will be in the spring, all within an hour of this little place here. There's been one about 8 miles away for years, and that is our normal "Hey, you want to grab a pint?" place. It's a nice cheap date,just don't drink more than $25 worth of beer. And there's usually free peanuts!
- Get a movie from the library or video rental place, and stay in. Make popcorn, cuddle up on the couch with the lights out. Who says you have to go away from home for a date? If you don't have kids, if they are grown and moved away, or if they are at a friend's house or grandma's for the night, make it a date night!
- Try a Mom and Pop food place. You know, one of those little locally owned restaurants with a homestyle menu. If you don't try to eat more than you need to in one sitting, you can have dinner for two for around $25. If portions are huge, choose something you both like and split it.
- Have a lunch date. Instead of going out for dinner, go for lunch. The lunch menu is usually cheaper, and just as filling.
- Pack a picnic lunch. Nothing cheaper than food from home! You could combine this with a walk on a nature trail, or a trip to the local beach.
- Go roller skating or ice skating. Depending on how you feel about this. I love it, DH doesn't. But if your sweetheart is willing, this can be a cheap and fun thing to do together.
- Go bowling. This is pretty cheap. Just don't buy anything from concessions! That's where they get you.
- Find a sledding hill, grab a sled (or even buy one at Wally World--they're cheap) and take your honey for a thrill ride.
- Rent a canoe. I confess, I don't know how much $25 will get you, as we own several canoes and kayaks (DH's uncle runs a livery in Arkansas). But canoeing is definitely something two people can do together pretty cheaply for a few hours. You'll see nature and get exercise, too.
- Go to a show of some sort. You know, there's always one going on somewhere: craft show, boat show, camper show, gun & knife show, motorcycle show. . . Admission fees are cheap. It's up to you whether or not you spend any money while you're there.
- Go to a drive-in. Depending on where you live, there might still be an operating drive-in theater within a reasonable distance. This website has a listing for all the drive-ins in the US: http://www.driveinmovie.com/
- How about a museum? Whatever your flavor; art, history, science, you can probably find a museum within a reasonable driving distance. Admission fees usually aren't too outrageous.
- Go to the zoo. Not just for kids. Grown-ups can have fun looking at animals too.
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