by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA
Cheap dating ideas from Savvy Ladies Founder Stacy Francis.
Maybe you have a date with that special someone on Valentine’s Day or a romantic dinner with your significant other. Whatever the situation, below are some ideas for a great cheap date with your honey that will save you lots of cash without skimping on the romance.
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Eat a simple, nutritious dinner at home, and then go out for a truly decadent dessert.
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Pick wildflowers together.
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Go for a bike ride, hike, or run together.
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Pack a picnic lunch and go to the park or the zoo.
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Take a class together in something fun and creative: glass blowing, pottery, drawing, creative writing, or photography.
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Browse in a bookstore together.
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Attend a local high school or college sports game.
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Take a road trip to a nearby town or even another neighborhood in your own city. Stroll around, talk with locals, and have a drink at a local café.
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Read aloud to each other from a favorite novel, poem or short story.
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Attend a theater performance by your local college or community group.
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Go to a flea market or garage sale.
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Attend a local lecture on a subject of interest to both of you.
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Send the kids out to someone else’s house and stay in and cook together.
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Visit a museum on a free or pay-what-you-wish day.
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Have a water balloon fight in the park. Or play on the swings.
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