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5 Inexpensive Date Ideas

February 1, 2019 Comments : 37

5 Affordable date night ideas for the broke couple. | Date night ideas | Cheap dates or couples | date ideas | Relationship Goals | #datenight #datenightideas #relationships

It’s love month!! Which means Valentine’s Day (and my birthday) are right around the corner and if money is tight then these inexpensive date ideas may be just what you need.

As someone who has kids, I find it incredibly hard to get out and go on a date with the hubby. Also, as someone with kids, one that is still in diapers and daycare, the date night budget is tight. Instead of completely forgoing spending time just the two of us due to budget constraints, I am always looking for activities that won’t break the bank.

5 Inexpensive Date Ideas

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1. Netflix and chill

The number one way to save on date night. Who doesn’t have Netflix or at least have someone’s account that they use? Put the kids to bed, pick out a movie you both can tolerate and grab some popcorn. Snuggle up on the couch and you have yourself a super cheap date night.

Another thing, put your phones away. I know the urge to scroll Facebook is strong but constantly being on your phone takes attention away from your partner. Put it away. I can guarantee you, you will survive an hour or two without it.

2. Check out local breweries

There has been an explosion of local breweries in my area which creates a great opportunity for an inexpensive date. Beers are usually cheaper then a restaurant or bar and you can do a tasting flight to try different kinds.

Another great thing about local breweries is that they hold a lot of events, which are usually free. Aaron and myself went to an event in the fall at one of our favorite breweries in our area which happened to be a fundraiser for LifeFlight of Maine. They had music, food trucks and beer of course and we had a good time and didn’t spend a fortune!

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3. Sunset drive

Pack a picnic and take an afternoon drive to watch the sunset at your favorite spot. Easy things to pack: cheese and crackers, fruit, sandwiches, chips and wine of course. Sit and eat and watch the sunset together.

Or if your not a sunset type of gal make a day date and take a hike with your picnic. Spending time together doesn’t have to always include pricey dinners.

4. Take a class together

I love checking out the local adult education classes because not only are the classes inexpensive but they are fun! Take a fun class together as a couple: salsa dancing, learning to paint or even a cooking class. You’ll spend quality time together while learning a new skill!

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5. Cook dinner together

Usually the weeknight meal prep and cooking is a rush. Slow down and cook a meal together. Find a recipe you like on Pinterest or grab one of those meal kit boxes such as Everyplate which includes all the ingredients and the recipe (bonus: no grocery shopping involved).

Then once the meal is cooked sit down and enjoy it together without the distraction of children screaming, throwing food or complaining that they don’t like what you cooked.

Spending time together doesn’t have to be expensive. These handful of suggestions are really only a starting point, there are so many other inexpensive ways to spend time with your significant other.

Instead of worrying about spending a lot of money this month on together time, invest in the quality of time spent together!

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  1. Daniels says

    February 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Wow very interesting, am going for number 5 Cooking dinner together, with this i will have enough time to for my family. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Daniela says

    February 2, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Always interested in fun date night activities! Love date nights :). Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Jessica Martin says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:41 am

    These ideas are so wonderful. We have a lot of at home dates where we cook together after the kids are in bed and then we watch a movie. It works for us many times since we don’t really have a babysitter around, and like you said it is inexpensive.

    Reply
  4. Nicole Anderson | Camping for Women says

    February 3, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    I love the ideas you have shared here in the lead up to Valentines Day. It is so true that you don’t need to spend a fortune at all. You just need some imagination and you can create great and romantic memories in the process.

    Reply
  5. Kristen Frolich says

    February 3, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Awh, these are such sweet ideas! My boyfriend and I are always looking for quick and easy date nights – especially with 2 kids!

    Reply
  6. Taryn says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    These are all excellent ideas. I love the idea about taking classes together. Those can be a lot of fun!

    Reply
  7. Melanie Frost says

    February 3, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    These are awesome ideas for an inexpensive night with your love. We are broke so these would be great to try!

    Reply
  8. Adriana says

    February 4, 2019 at 12:30 am

    I love these date night ideas. I love a simple date night.

    Reply
  9. Lyosha says

    February 4, 2019 at 7:03 am

    lovely ideas indeed! Partners go through different phases and many of them are a bit expensive. saving money is one of them but it doesn’t mean you can’t have a good date

    Reply
  10. Ashley N Rice says

    February 4, 2019 at 11:58 am

    This is a great list! I really want to start taking classes together! It seems so fun!

    Reply
  11. Princess says

    February 4, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    I choosed cook dinner and netflix chill, inexpensive but sweet and romantic at the same time. 🙂 Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  12. Dana Brillante-Peller says

    February 4, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Cooking dinner together is always a bonus. I like that you can really get creative in the kitchen as well.

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth O says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:05 am

    You shared wonderful and fantastic ideas here. And right now my most fav one is cooking together. This is really fun way to spend time together.

    Reply
  14. Shelby says

    February 7, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    This is really coming in handy for me for valentines dat specifically! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Lisa Rios says

    February 8, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    There are so many inexpensive date ideas out there – it doesn’t have to be fancy, just special, right? I’m going to a musical with my significant other on V-Day. I’m really excited.

    Reply
  16. Tizzy Says says

    February 10, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I wish I could do the brewery idea. Sadly, since my weight loss surgery, I can no longer drink any kind of alcohol. It has an adverse effect on me now… boooo!

    Reply
  17. Katie Davies says

    February 14, 2019 at 4:12 am

    Great ideas here. Every evening we cuddle up on the sofa and watch tv so I’d like to do something different I love the idea of cooking a lovely meal together

    Reply
  18. Chelle Dizon says

    February 14, 2019 at 7:37 am

    We are definitely planning the Netflix and chill haha. We don’t have to splurge and spend a lot on Valentines Day. What matters most is to enjoy this day together.

    Reply
  19. Candace Moczarski says

    February 14, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Thank you Thank you, we always over spend on date night and I don’t even want to go because the price

    Reply
  20. Chad says

    February 14, 2019 at 11:28 am

    These are amazing suggestions! I love cooking dinner with my wife, it is just awesome and so much fun.

    Chad
    http://www.mosaicslab.com

    Reply
  21. John Mulindi says

    February 14, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Netflix will be my best pick otherwise these are simple ideas that anyone can enjoy for a date night.

    Reply
  22. Sue-Tanya Mchorgh says

    February 14, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    These are all great date ideas and I love the fact that they’re inexpensive.

    Reply
  23. Fatima Torres says

    February 14, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve been wanting to take a class with the hubs. He’s always looking to try something new. it would be nice to take on a cooking class or something.

    Reply
  24. Sara Welch says

    February 14, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Great ideas! Cooking with my husband is always a good time, but I like the idea of taking a class together too.

    Reply
  25. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    February 14, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    I like the sunset drive, we have beautiful ones over our coastline. Help with dinner is always welcome!

    Reply
  26. Mimi says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    These are great, inexpensive and intimate date ideas! With today being Valentine’s day its right on time!

    Reply
  27. Alexandra Cook says

    February 15, 2019 at 1:19 am

    This is such a lovely idea especially for a couple this Valentines. Will try this later since I still have done nothing today on Valentine’s day Lol.

    Reply
  28. Preet says

    February 15, 2019 at 1:20 am

    These were a great ideas. I like the fact that it was inexpensive. PErfect for me and my husband who is trying to save money haha

    Reply
  29. kumamonjeng says

    February 15, 2019 at 7:20 am

    Valentine date nights don’t have to be so expensive. What’s important is to be with the special person and spend quality and romantic time together. Eg, having a chill out night watching Netflix and having your favorite snacks and beer or wine.

    Reply
  30. Marysa says

    February 15, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    We haven’t had much time for any date nights. Maybe we can squeeze in one of these, especially since they are affordable.

    Reply
  31. Shannon Gurnee says

    February 15, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    These are some great ideas for inexpensive date nights. I love the idea of cooking together!

    Reply
  32. Nicole Bertrand says

    February 15, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    I’m always looking for cheap date night ideas…because my babysitter costs $15/hour!! So by the time we go out for a few hours, we’re already $50 in the hole!

    Reply
  33. Kalyan Panja says

    February 16, 2019 at 12:04 am

    Nice reading these date night ideas. They will be super useful to woo your partner and avoid mistakes.

    Reply
  34. Jasemine Denise says

    February 16, 2019 at 8:00 am

    I’ve actually been dying to take my boo to a brewery! I love drinks! He makes dinner every night ffaithfully which . is such a blessing because I will burn down the house trying hahaha. This is such a beautiful list. Thank you for sharing it with us! <3

    Reply
  35. itsnadianelson says

    February 17, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    Nice date ideas. It goes to show that it does not have to be extravagant and expensive. Its the little things that you can do with or without kids and it still has the same thought behind it.

    Reply
  36. Stephanie Jeannot says

    February 18, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Taking a class together might be a great idea because encouraging each other is really an awesome way of showing love.

    Reply
  37. Kim Seghers says

    February 18, 2019 at 10:57 am

    I love all the date night ideas! Especially taking a class together. I would love to take an art class with my husband I think that would be fun!

    Reply

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