Top 10 Thrifty Date Outings
June 27, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, entertainment, frugal friday, marriage, money saving idea
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on dates for them to be fun. Fortunately, there are some entertainment options that don’t have to break your budget.
1) Bowling - You don’t have to be a good bowler to go bowling. Being silly and laughing at yourself are part of the fun.
2) Parks - It’s ok to swing on the swings and slide when there’s no kids around. Plus, it’s dark and you don’t have to worry about looking foolish.
3) Natural attractions - Just a few weeks ago our family visited my parents. My husband and I always know we’ll get a date night there. We went …read more
20 Dates for Under $20
July 21, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under entertainment, frugal living, marriage, money saving idea
Who says romance has to cost a fortune? Sarah Pierce from Hitched Magazine has ideas for 20 dates for under $20. Here are some of my favorites:
Beat the heat with an ice cream. Take two scoops to the park, or take a walk downtown and go people watching.
Hit the dollar movie theater. Lots of cities have discount movie theaters showing second-run features. Pick a rainy day and have a movie marathon.
Be a kid again. Go play miniature golf, ride go-carts or play laser tag.
Take a scenic drive. Pull over to have coffee and dessert at a nice cafe.
Check out the …read more
