Creating Connection on a Budget - Cheap Date Ideas That Are Fun And Connect a Couple
Dates, whether you’re deep into a relationship or just starting out, deepen your bond with your partner or love interest. They’re also a lot of fun. But coming up with fresh, cheap date ideas can be tough. The following ideas are not in any particular order, just easy, inexpensive ideas that can make a great date on a budget.
Choose a few different ones to try to see how you feel about a date with someone new, or someone who has been in your life for a long time. And, while you're at it, pick up a Date Deck® to make dating more fun, adventurous and spontaneous. All these things strengthen the relationship with that special someone and make it more likely for you to either have a great second date, or improve the quality of your dating.
Check Out A Garage Sale
Even if you don’t find anything worth buying at a garage sale, you’ll still find items worth talking about. The weird, the unique, the just plain crazy, all of them and more are out there somewhere. It just takes someone like you and your partner to find them. Also, this is one of those fun date ideas you can make a tradition of year after year after year. And, you never know, you may find that one great item you can take to Antiques Roadshow.
Visit An Animal Shelter
If you’re both thinking about getting a pet or two, head to a shelter. These animals just want a good home, and it’s a great opportunity to bond with your partner by bringing some lonely animals joy and maybe even taking one home with you! I rescued our cat from an animal shelter and there is no better feeling in the world than giving a pet a warm, loving home to enjoy. And, having a pet brings long-term happiness to the relationship.
Volunteer Together
Is there a cause you’re both passionate about? Or a new one you’re inspired to help out with? Doing what you care about is even better when you’re doing it with someone you care about. It's a great way to connect and see the compassionate side of another human being.
Visit a Public Garden
If you and your partner are looking to take a stroll and enjoy some well-maintained spaces, then public gardens are a great option. They’re peaceful, beautiful, and will let you enjoy their space at your own pace. Another idea is to go on a hike together, or walk the beach. Any of these ideas makes for a great afternoon date. Watching the sunset is also a great way to transition from a day date into a fun or romantic evening.
Feed Ducks At A Pond
Head to a local pond and bring along some duck feed. Relax on the bank and take in the day with your partner while seeing how many ducks you can get to enjoy the day with you. When I was a child, my grandparents used to take us to feed the ducks. It is one of my childhood cherished memories and it can be a great date. Just make sure that what you feed the ducks is approved. In our day, we fed stale bread. Go online to make sure you do what's best for the ducks.
Go Roller Skating
If you’re looking for something a little less daring than ice skating but still a good cute date idea, try a roller rink. You might have to drive a little ways to get to one, but you and your partner will get to enjoy a nice throwback while roller skating together beneath the lights and music. Holding hands was the best part of roller skating at a rink when I was a kid. I bet you'll enjoy it, too!
Cheap Date Ideas and Hack Decks™
Hack Decks™ give you a wide variety of spontaneous date ideas to try. Many are inexpensive and fun, while others are adventurous or clever. Whatever type of date you'd love to enjoy, we have you covered. Date Deck® gives you ideas to get started with dates that are different from your run of the mill dinner and a movie. The dates are well conceived and come at a variety of levels of adventure and price points.
Do something different for a change. It will inspire you to continue to have fun together as a couple, and it doesn't need to break the bank. Each date that you enjoy together strengthens your relationship and improves the connection that you are building or already have built over a number of years. Date Deck® is available on this website and sells for $19.95/deck.