Cheap Date Ideas That Won’t Make You Look Cheap!

Dating during these tough economic times can be expensive. You can still impress without having to overdraw your bank account. Here are some date ideas that you can do for less than $20. Speed Dating is also a relatively cheap way of meeting multiple people with minimal costs.

1. Hit the great outdoors
Nature offers us so many places to enjoy a lot of the time for no charge whatsoever. Take her to the beach for some fun in the sun, on a trek through a local reserve or on a picnic by a stream or waterfall. Pair this with a simple picnic hamper and you will have won her over.

2. Play chef for the night
The internet is full of free recipes from every corner of the globe. Find out what type of cuisine gets her mouth watering and plan to cook her something that will excite. You can either do it by yourself or together. Some women love shopping for food, assisting with t he preparation and cooking. You can share the total experience together and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

3. Get some culture
Many cities have free events especially over the weekends and in the evenings. Book readings, street theatre and comedy shows are just some easy to find entertainment ideas. All you have to do is a quick search you local info guides.

4. Be do-gooders
There are countless charities around that would love for you to offer your time. Volunteer at the local animal shelter or nursing home for a warm fuzzy feeling that you can share together.

5. Reinvent the movies
Get a friend over and move your TV out of your lounge room and into a new environment. Grab a DVD and you can be sharing popcorn and a fantastic night with your date enjoying a movie under the stars in your garden.

6. Child’s play
Many women love kids. Offering to babysit a neice, nephew or friend’s kid can be a fun way to spend your day. But make sure your date is someone who like kids otherwise the idea is doomed! It also gives you an excuse to play in the sandpit and show off how high you can ride the local swing.

7. Satisfy her sweet tooth
Girls love chocolate. You can make it an adventure to discover some quaint dessert or candy stores. A cupcake or cookies whilst sitting in your local park is a cheap and easy way to impress.

8. Get educated
Many museums and art galleries have free entry. Try and pick one that suits her interest. Some girls detest paintings while abstract sculptures might get them excited.

9. Board games
Most of us were brought up with board games in the pre internet/ Nintendo/ Playstation era. Playing Scrabble, checkers and Monopoly often brings back fun memories of summer break and school holidays. Warning: be careful not to scare her if you have an ultracompetitive personality.

10. Take a tour of a local brewery or winery
Many wineries are set in beautiful green vineyards and offer free wine tastings. This is the picturesque backdrop to a perfect afternoon.

These are just some ideas that will keep you entertained with little financial outlay. But there is more than the venue – there are other things you should do on a first date.  It just goes to show that when it comes to fun dating ideas, a little planning and imagination can go a long way.

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Happy dating!

Alexa xxx

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