Frugal dating?

sloria1 · 01-06-2008, 04:34 PM

As a follow-up to this thread about relationship costs, I'd like to know your ideas for frugal dates.

I live in cold, snowy Wisconsin. I like taking friends out on the frozen lake behind our house. It's great to just walk on the ice, have good conversation, and maybe throw a few snowballs. =)

It might be weird, but I also like to go to Festival foods with my friends late at night, get a few snacks, and eat with them at a park or any other hang out place. It's always a blast.

What are your favorite frugal dates?

The Honest Dollar · 01-06-2008, 08:09 PM

My 2nd date with my boyfriend (now 16 months!) was participating in a walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We got exercise walking across Brooklyn Bridge and we had time to talk and learn about each other, while doing something good for charity.

Also, dating should be easier for students if they have discounts or even free access to museums and zoos.

I like cooking dates, which aren't exactly free, but if you're going to buy groceries for cooking anyway, you might as well make it a date. If your kitchen is big enough for two, it's a great bonding experience. And then you'll have dinner, so just rent a movie for a night in that's slightly more romantic than ordering Chinese take-out.

Mal Reynolds · 01-06-2008, 09:04 PM

Cooking is a great date idea! You can learn a lot about a person based on their cooking style. Plus there's a lot of cool sights, sounds, smells and tastes to stimulate your senses.

Stargazing and rollerblading are also great date ideas.

VaranusK · 01-07-2008, 04:29 PM

what about the sunset? a calm place where you can see the sun going down, good conversation and maybe an ice-cream (always warm here, no chance to have snow). Or the beach. Dinner at home, self cooking. But to be honest, I have forgotten that... should start again with my girlfriend!

Will · 01-16-2008, 04:46 AM

Linsey wrote about romantic frugal ideas in this article. This is my favorite tip:

Quote:

Conserve Water – Cut your number of showers and baths down by half, to save big money on water and electricity/gas. Since most people’s showers last as long as there is hot water to run, make it a date and give your hot water heater a break on that second run!

It took me a few seconds to figure out what she was referring to. I think it is because I'm pure and innocent.

boba1212 · 01-16-2008, 04:26 PM

When my ex and I first started dating, we took lots of walks together. It was nice because we were both shy so a lot of times we could just focus on the path or the scenery and it didn't seem awkward cuz we were exercising. Such fond memories.... oh darn, I miss having a boyfriend!

01-06-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
sloria1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Reputation: (10)	Frugal dating? As a follow-up to this thread about relationship costs, I'd like to know your ideas for frugal dates. I live in cold, snowy Wisconsin. I like taking friends out on the frozen lake behind our house. It's great to just walk on the ice, have good conversation, and maybe throw a few snowballs. =) It might be weird, but I also like to go to Festival foods with my friends late at night, get a few snacks, and eat with them at a park or any other hang out place. It's always a blast. What are your favorite frugal dates?

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01-06-2008, 08:09 PM	#2
The Honest Dollar Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 90 Reputation: (63)	My 2nd date with my boyfriend (now 16 months!) was participating in a walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We got exercise walking across Brooklyn Bridge and we had time to talk and learn about each other, while doing something good for charity. Also, dating should be easier for students if they have discounts or even free access to museums and zoos. I like cooking dates, which aren't exactly free, but if you're going to buy groceries for cooking anyway, you might as well make it a date. If your kitchen is big enough for two, it's a great bonding experience. And then you'll have dinner, so just rent a movie for a night in that's slightly more romantic than ordering Chinese take-out.

01-06-2008, 09:04 PM	#3
Mal Reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Reputation: (10)	Cooking is a great date idea! You can learn a lot about a person based on their cooking style. Plus there's a lot of cool sights, sounds, smells and tastes to stimulate your senses. Stargazing and rollerblading are also great date ideas.

01-07-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
VaranusK Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66 Reputation: (10)	what about the sunset? a calm place where you can see the sun going down, good conversation and maybe an ice-cream (always warm here, no chance to have snow). Or the beach. Dinner at home, self cooking. But to be honest, I have forgotten that... should start again with my girlfriend!

01-16-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
boba1212 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 75 Reputation: (10)	When my ex and I first started dating, we took lots of walks together. It was nice because we were both shy so a lot of times we could just focus on the path or the scenery and it didn't seem awkward cuz we were exercising. Such fond memories.... oh darn, I miss having a boyfriend!