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
Thrifty Links for December 27th
December 27, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under financial matters, frugal living, money saving idea
Reuse your Christmas tree – This has ideas for ways to use your tree after you’re done with it.
Mortgage Refinancing – Lenders are being bombarded right now. People are eager to refinance because of the lowest interest rates we’ve had in a year.
Thrifty Dating – Ideas for romance that don’t take much money. You could send this link to your hubby. LOL
