Whether you’re married or single, dating should be fun! And it shouldn’t be too costly either. Yet, in today’s world you might feel the need to always be eating at the fanciest restaurant or always checking out the newest activity in town. But it doesn’t need to be that way! For that reason I have put together some ideas to have a fun date night for less than $20.
1) Movie Night In!
The price of going out to the movie theater can add up fast! Admission for two, popcorn, and drinks, and you’re already looking at around $50! By having a movie night at home, you can really cut down on costs!
I suggest checking out your local redbox, or even better, renting a movie online. When you rent online, you don’t have to worry about returning it the next day. Living in the days of streaming services makes it a lot easier to watch a movie for free, but Amazon Prime also makes it easy if you want to rent a movie. Here are a few of some of my favorite movies:
Depending on how much your movie rental costs, enhance the experience with your favorite snacks! If your movie was a bit pricier, try to make what you have in the pantry work! Pop some popcorn, whip up some chocolate chip cookies, buy a case of some of your favorite sodas. The sky’s the limit!
Maybe you could even use this experience as an opportunity to start up some new traditions in your relationship. For example, skillet cookies are a fun and easy treat to make at home. Or you could make your own caramel corn! The options are endless.
2) Take a Hike!
Hiking is a great option and also gives you some choice in how difficult of a trail you want or how far you want to hike. Make sure to bring some water and a couple snacks for a little break. I love to bring mine in a fanny pack!
Another great thing about hiking is that it provides an opportunity to talk. If you are dating someone new, this allows you to get to know them a bit better. Even if you have been together for awhile, a longer hike can help you to deepen your connection and maybe even talk about some more serious things in your relationship!
3) Game Night!
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love games, especially card games! Lucky for me, card games are generally pretty cheap which means I own a lot of them! If you’re looking for something new to do for date night, a card game is a good way to go! Here are links to some of my favorite games that you can purchase for under $20!
Card games are also a great way to go if you want to invite another couple to do something. They provide lots of laughs, and are a good way to see how your partner reacts when competition steps in the relationship!
4) Painting
Express your creative skills with a painting night in! Paint each other, a fun place you have been together, or choose something for each other to paint. There is lots of space to make this date night uniquely fun for your relationship! There are quite a few options for painting kits on Amazon. Here is my favorite under $20!
Overall, I hope that you’ve caught a glimpse of the vision that dating can be fun while also not costing you a lot of money. Improving your relationships with others should not put you in debt or cause you financial stress. If you have any other ideas for dates under $20, please include them in the comments below! Let’s make this post a great resource for budget-friendly dates!
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Hailey, these are great suggestions!! Thank you so much for your contribution!