Whether you are rich or poor, romance should always be a relationship priority. There are several inexpensive date ideas that can be extremely romantic. Treat that special someone to one of these dates to make them feel special and loved.
1. Strawberries and Cream... A Romantic Dream! For Under $10, you can buy fresh strawberries and cool whip to surprise your loved one with a romantic delicacy. Draw a luxurious bubble bath, light some candles, and tell him or her to take a relaxing bath. While they are soaking, light some candles in the bedroom, and prepare two nice bowls -- one with strawberries, and the other with cool whip. Hand-feed your lover the fruits, and remind them of how deeply you love them. They will surely return the favor, and this romantic gesture will make him or her feel so special.
2. Moonlit Dancing. You will feel like you are the stars of your own romance movie when you dance under the stars together. Just bring your CD player, loaded with slow love songs, to the backyard or to a local park and you can have an incredibly special evening together... for free! If you are married, get some brownie points by including your first dance song.
3. A Picnic for Two. Pack a picnic basket with some sandwiches, salads, sweets, and wine. As long as you don't go wild with the wine selection, this can easily be done for less than $40. Bring a comfortable blanket to snuggle up on. Visit a local historic site for a terrific atmosphere, or a local park. Make a toast to your sweetheart. Spend an afternoon lounging around together in the sun, or go in the evening (bring some candles) for a moonlit picnic.
4. Fly a kite. It is fun to be childlike sometimes. Share your youthful side with your partner on a windy day. This is a fun way to laugh together, but it is simple enough that you can enjoy each other's conversation as well. Pack some snacks with you, like apples and juice boxes. You can find kites for as little as $5, so this is a great way to spend time without spending too much money at all!
5. Go Apple-Picking. Of course, this date has some seasonal restrictions, but if the time is right, so is the price! Apple-picking is a great way to spend a day -- you get a hay ride, you get to pick the apples together to fill your baskets, and you can drink some fresh cider when you are done. Make sure that you plant a romantic kiss on your sweetheart during that bumpy hay ride! Also, you can go back home and bake some apple pie together. Baking together is a great way to bond and share some giggles, and you will be so proud of your scrumptious results! This awesome date can be yours for under $20.
6. Volunteer Work. If you and your honey like to give back, then doing some charitable work will be a great way for you two to spend quality time together. Believe it or not, this can really strengthen a relationship, and it certainly brings out the best side of most people. You could go donate blood, visit a local animal shelter, serve dinner at a homeless shelter, etc. Helping others makes you feel really good about yourself, and it will also make you will really good about your partner.
7. Game Night. Sometimes playing games can actually help a relationship! Play a card game, a video game, a board game, or even a computer game together. You could also just do a jig-saw puzzle or a crossword puzzle. You will have a blast... just as long as you aren't with a sore loser!
8. Go for a Drive. Who said Sunday drives are over? Take the scenic route -- with no particular destination in mind! You might just end up at "make-out point." This will make you feel like teenagers again, when you were carefree and adventurous!
9. Get a Workout. Rent an exercise video, or just go for a jog. Exercise will make you feel energized and ready for a full night of romance. You don't have to own exercise videos, either. You can rent them at your local video store. This date is easily under $6, and if you aren’t renting the video, then it's free!
10. Popcorn and a Movie. Rent a movie, make some popcorn, and curl up on the couch together for a classic date night. Romance and romantic-comedies aren't your only date options... horror movies will also scare you two together! This date is always a hit, and it's less than $10.
