1. Movie Night. Rent a movie on Netflix or through Redbox. Make popcorn, have a soda, buy some candy. Turn up the sound and enjoy your movie. Total Cost: $5 (more if you buy a lot of candy).
2. Take a Hike (or walk). Search hiking trails or go to your local park and have an afternoon out in the fresh air. Bonus points going to a point of interest. Total Cost: gas to location.
4. Game night. Pull out some board games (buy one from goodwill or borrow one from a friend if you don't have one) grab a beer or glass of wine and prepare to duel. Total Cost: $5
5. Massage Night. Learn how to give a massage from Youtube (there are a ton of videos), light a candle and take turns giving a massage. Split this to two nights if you each want a night of relaxing. One bottle of massage oil should last at least 4 massages each. Total Cost: $2.50.
6. Make dinner together. Pick any meal that you can both work together to make and get to it. Try a new recipe from online if you feel extra adventurous. Total Cost: cost of dinner.
7. DIY project. What do you have in your house that needs to be fixed? Find something and work together to fix it. Total Cost: Project.
8. Play 20 questions. Think outside the box and ask questions you wouldn't normally ask about each others days. Total Cost: $0.
9. Bonfire. Turn on your charcoal grill or fireplace, roast hot dogs and marshmallows and enjoy an evening in. Total Cost: $5.
10. Costco Sample Party. We love Costco (or Sams Club if you're a member of that) because they have a ton of samples all the time. Before you shop, try every sample and see what your favorites are, then do your shopping. Cost: $0 (since you're already there for shopping anyway).
11. Bar at Home. Try making a new drink (or a few) at home. There are tons of websites with different drink ideas. Many of them let you put what alcohol or mixers you have at home. Total Cost: $5.
12. Clean your Closet. OK hear me out on this one. While cleaning your closet is no fun, turn on some fun music and go through everything. Try stuff on, take it back off, and start piling what you want to get rid of. You can even make some money from this. Total Cost: Free
13. Ebay party. After you clean your closet, list your items on Ebay. Check other ridiculous stuff that people are selling. Total Cost: You're making money here!
14. Wine and Cheese. Crack open a bottle of wine, get some cheese, salami, and crackers, and relax on the couch or in bed. You can get very good wines for under $10 at all sorts of beverage retailers (I prefer World Market or Costco) and artisan cheese and salami that can last you 2-4 wine nights. Total Cost: $15.
15. Dive Bar. Go to your local bar (find one with pool and/or darts), grab a drink and play a game. Check their website for special deals and promotions. Total Cost: $10.
16. Volunteer. Through church, soup kitchen, or anything else you enjoy. Helping others can be fun and fulfilling. Total Cost: Gas.
17. Start a garden. Not only will this help you save money, it can be a fun outdoor activity for both of you. Pick up some veggies you both like and get planting. Total Cost: $2/ pack of seeds (it all depends on how much you want to plant).
19. Get a book on tape. Go to the library or library website and download a book on tape. Play it while you do other activities or snuggle in bed so you can both enjoy. Total Cost: Free.
20. Free in your city. Search for what's free in your city (Google is amazing) and mark it on your calendar. Cost: Gas.
Enjoy these dates! I'll be posting more soon!
XOXO,
Sarah
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