The last few months I’ve watched the stock market take a total dive. The Dow Jones has plunged so far it goes by D.J. now. Even my wealthy, millionaire friends have cut back on their spending. The one thing the economy has done is increased our financial awareness. I’ve had several conversations with friends on how to date on a budget. Is it possible to have a good time with out breaking the bank? Yes. I did some research and found some fun things that everyone can do that is lots of fun with out spending tons of money. I have a list of 5 ideas that would surprise you.? Most of these will cost you $25 or less for 2 people.
5. Picnic at the park. This time of the year the weather isn’t extreme. You can still enjoy a picnic lunch at your favorite park. I’m sure there is a area by the lake or the ducks. Since it’s not 95 degrees outside, you should be able to have some fun on a Saturday afternoon.
4. The Zoo. Your local zoo is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. I checked out my local zoo and realized it will cost less than $20 for two people. I was surprised to see so many young couples there. It seems like everyone had the same idea. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours walking and talking.
3. The Aquarium. Aquariums are a great place to be. No matter what the weather is like, you can enjoy the aquarium. There are plenty of things to see. There’s lots of people watching the fish. Seriously, how often do you think of aquariums for an afternoon date. It’s more fun that you remember.
2. Skating. It doesn’t matter if it is ice skating or roller skating, you will have fun. There is always good music playing. There’s always a couple skate, so you can hold hands. Going skating will bring back memories of being a teenager. I’ve never met a woman who did not have fun skating.
NBA games. My local team is the Mavericks. I did some checking with Mark Cuban’s Mavs and realized they have tickets as low as $2.50 each. You heard it right, $2.50!!! I even noticed there are a lot of ticket prices under $20. I know the atmosphere at a game is great. You can have fun and cheer for your team.
I have a few other tips for everyone. With the economy slowing down, there are a lot of non-chain restaurants that have coupons. I did a quick google search and found lots of places that have online coupons. I get several emails a week from local restaurants. They range from a free appetizer, free Margaritas, free dessert, and even 15% off. These are not just regular burger or Mexican restaurants. There are steak houses, sushi bars, and even small cafes. Not only will you get a great bargain, but you will also find a new place to eat.
**disclosure section**
Most guys are embarrassed to use coupons, because they don’t want to look cheap in front of your date. Well, I have the solution for the guys. No matter where you go, your date will have to go to the ladies room. This is your chance to hand the coupon to the waitress. You can also do it on your way to the men’s room. If you do it correctly, your date will never know.
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