A great date is often associated with exotic dining, expensive jewelry, chocolates, flowers and a rented limo. But do you think after spending your entire month's paycheck on such dating experience, you would be truly able to enjoy those great moments with your date? Definitely not! The entire evening, half of your mind will be busy doing scary financial calculations for the next month. However, that does not mean that if you are on a budget you cannot have great time with your date. If you use your imagination and creativity you will come up with hundreds of date ideas on a budget. If not, we can help you out by offering a few of ours.
Tips and Ideas for Dates on a Budget
Cook at Home
This might sound pretty boring stuff at first thought. But do not think of it as an everyday cooking experience wherein one partner works hard in the kitchen while the other is busy watching football match on the TV. Treat cooking as a creative activity which both of you can enjoy together. Keep the menu simple and easy to make. If one of you happens to be a good cook, you can share some cooking tips with the other. If not, both of you can try your hand at something new. Once the dinner is ready, set a table for two complete with flowers, candles and wine and get ready to enjoy delectable food. If the food turns out to be a complete disaster, at least both of you will have something to laugh at.
Day Trip
Day trips or short picnics are not only one of the best date ideas but also a cheapest way of enjoying each other's company. Moreover, they only cost you a fraction of your restaurant check. Choose a scenic spot only a few miles away from your town and pack a simple lunch of sandwiches. Sit beside a beautiful stream or a hill top overlooking lush green meadows and enjoy your time together.
Take Special Classes
Churches or other societies often organize special classes in various fields like painting, pottery, cooking etc. Most of the time these classes are free or come at a very small fee. Both of you can take the classes of your interest together. You can also choose an entirely new field and see how you excel at it. This is a good date idea to help you develop a common interest together.
Attend Free Events in Your Town
If you take a look at the newspaper, you will notice that everyday, hundreds of interesting events take place in your town. Most of these events are free and organized on weekdays as well as weekends. You may attend a star viewing event organized by your local observatory or planetarium or a musical festival by a local band. This is an inexpensive date idea that also promises good entertainment.
Adventure Sports
Adventure sports do not necessarily mean expensive bungee jumping or paragliding classes. Even a hiking trip to a nearby mountain range can give you that adrenaline rush. Adventure sports is a great activity to do together, if both of you have an equal interest in it. However, if your date doesn't show any inclination of indulging in such activity do not push him/her into doing it, as it could be risky.
Visit Local Tourist Places
There are many tourist places in our cities which we visit only when we have an out of town guest. The truth is that these places can serve as perfect places for spending a day. National park, museum or historical monuments are some great places to go on a date as they can help you to learn new things about your city. These places often have a very low entry fee.
Do Nothing
Yes, sitting at home all day, doing nothing is also a great idea that comes absolutely free. Since, both of you will be leading very hectic lives on weekdays, you sure can do with a little rest on the weekend. Spend a lazy Saturday afternoon munching popcorn and watching a romantic movie on TV or better talking about your lives. You may also try doing certain chores like cleaning, mowing and washing a car together.
Hope these ideas help you in having some good time with your partner. After all, a little creativity and thoughtfulness is all you need to pamper your loved one and not a heavy wallet.
