Inexpensive Dates When Times are Tough
You don’t need a lot of money to have a enjoyable time with a date. Here are a few ideas to implement that have a cozy and special quality for anyone on a budget:
1) A cup of tea, coffee or chai at the local starbucks, barnes and nobles or borders bookstore is a nice place to go. On weekend nights, some of the bookstores even have free live entertainment.
2) Pack a small picnic basket and put in some crackers, cheese and fresh fruit. You can go to a nice park or duck pond and sit watching people while sitting on a blanket. This is something that is enjoyable and very relaxing.
3) Jump in the car and take a drive. Explore a nearby town, drive to a lake or check out the large homes or estates.
4) Go to a zoo, museum or botanical garden that is in your area. To save a little money bring some sandwiches and snacks as many public places inflate the cost of food due to fact that they attract tourists.
5) College campuses have poetry readings, concerts and plays that are often free or very low cost.Â
6) Head out for an ice cream break. This can be fun and springing a little for sprinkles and m and m toppings will bring back childhood memories.
7) Drive to a music store or go to the cd section of a bookstore where you can put on headphones and test out various tunes. Check out the musicals, current hits and tunes you haven’t heard in a while. Sharing your favorite tunes is a way to grow closer.
Grab a book of poems, inspirational quotes or sonnets and bring them to a nice outdoors setting . If it’s cold stay in the car with heat. If the weather feels comfortable sit outside and take turns reading to each other.Â
9) Throw a frisbee in the park. If you both enjoy frisbee that can be a nice treat. A game of catch can also be fun as well as watching the local teams play. They often only have a few parents and would appreciate the support!
10) Go out for breakfast. This does not have to cost a lot and breakfast is the favorite meal for many people. You can make it special by each bringing a couple items that are important to you. I did this when I was younger and my friend brought a wonderful geode and photograph.Â
Sometimes having a limited budget actually can be an advantage because it makes you think more creatively.