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Frugal Date Ideas for All Year Long

February 12, 2021 | Leave a Comment

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Taking time to spend with your significant other is always a good investment. In our home, we have at least one night per week that cell phones are put down and we just spend time together. It is necessary to maintain our relationship. Sometimes, we like to incorporate some fun date nights too. However, going out for a date can get pretty expensive, depending on what your plans are. Here are some frugal date ideas that we love.

Frugal Date Night In

My husband and I are both fans of the “date night in,” especially in the post-pandemic world. Some of our favorite things to do at our home cost next to nothing too. Consider adding some of these activities to your plans!

  • Check out your streaming services. If you are like us, you don’t get a chance to watch all of the shows and streaming services we’d like to. Take a moment to check out what you’re subscribed to and make a list for your date night. Curl up with your favorite snacks and settle in for the night. (This is probably our favorite of the frugal date ideas.)
  • Take advantage of a free trial. If there is a movie you’ve been wanting to see or a show you’ve been wanting to binge-watch, take advantage of a free trial on date night. You can start the show or watch the movie free of charge. Just don’t forget to cancel your subscription before you get charged!
  • Play a game of cards or break out the board games. Every once in a while we will pull out a deck of cards and play a few games of Rummy. We also have a few board games we take out of the closet occasionally. These are great, fun ways to spend date night at no cost.
  • Try out Playstation Plus. This service gives you access to a wide variety of different video games. You can try out some new games you’ve never played and have a great time. They offer a free trial and then after that it is $9.95 per month. If you’re both avid gamers, it can be a great cheap date night every month.
  • Make homemade pizza or pick a recipe to try. Cooking in will always be cheaper than ordering food or eating out.
  • Learn something together. We like to seek out documentaries about new things, YouTube videos, and other informational materials and learn new things together. It can give you something new to talk about and is an extremely frugal date night.
  • Get physical. You can get a wide range of workout videos on YouTube. Pull up a yoga class or cardio class to do together.

Other Frugal Date Ideas

Of course, you don’t have to stay in to stick to your budget when it comes to going on a date. There are plenty of frugal date ideas outside the home as well. When the weather is nice, we enjoy some of these on a regular basis.

  • Head to the park.
  • Go on a hike.
  • Rent bicycles or roller skates.
  • Pack a picnic and take a drive.
  • Find a drive-in movie theater.
  • Plant flowers or work in a garden.
  • Search for coupons or deals for local restaurants.

These are just a few of our favorite go-to date ideas, but there are plenty of ways to spend time with your significant other without breaking the bank. Think about what your partner might enjoy doing and find a few frugal dates you’ll love. Readers, do you have any frugal date ideas to add? Leave yours in the comments!

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Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship

Amanda is an editor and writer. She has a passion for sharing information that helps people and communities to better themselves in some way. In addition to writing online, she also freelances for local newspapers in her hometown of Charlotte, NC.

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10 Frugal Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2020 | Leave a Comment

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Part of being on a debt-free journey means finding ways to cut costs and spend less. With Valentine’s Day coming up, my hubby and I are brainstorming ways to celebrate. Here are a few frugal date ideas we’ve come up with.

Frugal Date Ideas for Every Couple

We both have trouble not spending money on each other. When we have extra cash, we love buying one another gifts and treating each other to something special. However, this can cause serious budgeting issues. Because of this, we’ve had to get a little creative to save money.

1. Make Pizzas at Home

Something my husband and I love to do is make pizza at home for date night. It only takes about 25 minutes and keeps you from spending too much eating out or ordering in. Plus, we have a great recipe that keeps costs low too.

For the dough: 

  • 1/2 cup of greek yogurt
  • 2/3 cup of self-rising flour

Mix these together to form pizza dough (it makes a single-serve pizza). Roll the dough out on a floured pan and bake at 400 for 10 minutes. Take the baked dough out of the oven, add sauce and your desired toppings. Put the pizza back in for an additional 15 minutes.

2. Pillow Fort Movie Night

Because we are kids at heart, we still enjoy a good pillow fort. The best thing about that is it literally costs nothing. We also have Amazon Prime and other subscriptions that don’t cost us anything extra. So, we can pitch our pillow fort, curl up and watch a new movie or binge a TV series. Super cheap and so much fun!

3. Play Games

Both my husband and I love to play cards. We also own several video games we can play together. Find a game you both enjoy, buy it (and some snacks) and just play around for the evening. If you’re competitive with each other, like we are, you can even hold small tournaments. It can be great fun.

4. Go Hiking

I love going for a good hike or a nice walk. Grab your significant other and head outside. Walk around your neighborhood, drive to the park, or find a nearby trail to hike. It is a great way to spend time together and chat.

5. Get Ice Cream

Ice cream is personally a favorite treat of mine. If you live close to a creamery, set out on a walk for some ice cream. You can also hop in the car and grab a sundae to split. Either way, ice cream is a delicious and frugal date.

6. Find a View and Enjoy it Together

This is one of my favorite frugal date ideas and something we do on a regular basis. Normally, we grab food at a drive-thru (usually super cheap) and drive somewhere with a great view. We eat together in the car, listen to a podcast or show, talk, and enjoy our surroundings.

7. Head to the Dog Park

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You all know we have a pup who loves going on walks and being social with other dogs. If you’re a dog lover too, consider heading to the dog park for a date. You and your partner can enjoy the company of all the dogs, get your pet some exercise, and meet other people. It is a fun date that you can do completely for free.

8. Have a Nerf Gun War

Nerf guns are fairly cheap and something you can keep around. Grab a pair of guns (and ammo) and stage a war in your home or outside. This is unbelievably fun and relatively cheap as far as dates go.

9. Scope Out Free Things in Your Area

Chances are, there is something free going on nearby. Look for festivals, fairs, museums, and free events to visit. You and your partner will be able to walk around the event, have fun, and spend little-to-no money.

10. Treat Each Other to Massages

Massage oil can be purchased fairly cheaply. All you need is that and a couple of candles to set the mood. Treating one another to massages can be romantic and give you a chance to talk to your spouse or significant other about their day.

Readers, do you have any fun frugal date ideas you enjoy on a regular basis? Share them with me in the comments. 

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Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship

Amanda is an editor and writer. She has a passion for sharing information that helps people and communities to better themselves in some way. In addition to writing online, she also freelances for local newspapers in her hometown of Charlotte, NC.

www.savingadvice.com

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Amanda Blankenship is a 24-year-old full-time website manager and blogger. She is currently hacking her debt by saving money and investing, all while managing her family and enjoying her adult life.

 


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