Savings Tips

Are you looking for new but inexpensive ways to be romantic and date? I got a question from Alex, of Salt Lake City, Utah:

“Hey Sarah, I’m looking for something fun to do with my wife, but were only on 1 income right now so I was hoping you could help me think of something not too expensive. I want to show her how much I care besides just telling her. Any Ideas?”

Well, that inspired this post, here are a few ideas I thought about.

1. Nice Stroll and Picnic- it’s a long standing notion that women love “long walks on the beach,” you’ve heard that before. If you don’t live near a beach stroll around a lake, or a park. Walk and hold hands. (There is nothing like holding hands with the man that you love, trust me) Add a picnic, make up some sandwiches and bring a blanket and stop and eat, watch the sun set, or kids play in the park. Show that you put more thought into it besides just a walk.

2. Museums or Zoos- I personally love animals and I have been itching to go to the zoo. We finally went for 4th of July. It’s fun! Discover new things with your mate, stroll through and make games with each other. You learn a lot from a person by the way they take in art and scenery. I found out most museums have Free Days. (A local museum in San Jose, does 1 free Sunday a month, it happens to be this Sunday, so we’re going) Also sometimes they have loyalty clubs, example- if you’re a Bank of America customer you get in free. It pays to check into things like that.

3. Movie Time- Movies are a long standing traditional date. Go a little early, or catch a Sunday show that will shave off some of the costs. Look into community events. A lot of cities have “Movies in the Park” where they show an older movie at a discounted price. Also- the library! Usually libraries rent movies free, find a nice romantic video and bring it home for date night at home. Free style!!

4.Go to your special place- Whether that is the place you first met, kissed, used to live, wherever has sentimental value to the other person. Take them there. Make it a surprise or a scavenger hunt. Make them guess where there going and throw them off track. Surprise them.

5. Catch a local Show- some amateur places like improv comedy clubs or local theaters have performances very cheap. It might not be anyone you ever heard of but all the celebrities started somewhere. Pick a theme or show they might enjoy.

A few ways that you can show that you care…

1. Write a poem or letter (this is still something women LOVE)
2. Do something you know they will notice. (If she cooks every night, cook for her)
3. Turn on music and slow dance in the living room
4. Write little post it notes about the things you love about her and place them all over the house for her to find.
5. Recreate your partner’s favorite romantic movie scene. Be creative
6. Declare your love, very publicly. (write a note on facebook or twitter- so all her friends can see)
7. Send a free e-card
8. Make a scrapbook with photos, mementos, and little notes from your lives together. (be creative)
9. Read a book/play a game together.
10. Learn to sing their favorite song, and perform it!

Hopefully this helps. Just a few ideas. What are something you’ve done or plan to do? Share!!

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