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I remember when a cheap date was a bad thing. Now that we’re all doing a little belt tightening, the cheap date is back! Don’t get me wrong; I’m not talking about enjoying a couple of bowls of ramen noodles in front of the television. With a little imagination and just a few bucks, you can have a great date. Now girls don’t have to wait for the guy to ask – which means you can suggest things that won’t have him double-checking his wallet in panic. Married ladies – you still deserve to go on dates too! Surprise your loved one with a special day or evening out.
A date doesn’t have to be a production. Keep it simple. Plan a picnic. Go to the park with coffee and pastries and people watch. Reclaim your childhood joy and organize a couple’s softball game followed by a warm potluck dinner. Prowl around an antique fair or take a sketchpad to the art museum and try your hands at copying the masters. You don’t need a lot of the folding green to stroll through the city all afternoon and then pop into a corner pub to relax. Use your imagination!
When you remember the best dates you ever had, you probably realize that what you enjoyed most was sharing them. The people on a date are what really matter. Sure, you can spend a lot of money on dinner and that perfect little black dress, but why bother when you can have just as good a time riding bikes on the boardwalk in a comfortable pair of jeans? (Go ahead and admit it- you hate pantyhose and your dressy shoes kill your feet.)
If you’re having a tough time coming up with date ideas that won’t break the bank, don’t worry. The creative minds at Marie Claire have come up with fifty ideas that are frugal and fun! The website is packed with date ideas ranging from catching a baseball game (he’ll love it) to flea marketing (imagine what you’ll find for the apartment!). There’s also loads of advice on relationships, beauty and (of course) fashion.
Go ahead. Ask him out. You can pool your resources and ‘Double Dutch’ your way to an awesome night out on the town. Check out more ideas for dating on a budget at Marie Claire.
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