Summer is definitely a romantic season. You may find it discouraging to your dating life to be low on cash, but the warmest season offers lots of fun date ideas that are easy on the wallet. With a little creativity, anyone can plan great dates on the cheap. Check out these ideas for cheap summer dates, and let your creative juices flow.
A classic romantic date idea, picnics are always a popular summer outing. Pack a blanket, some sandwiches and fruit, and find a pretty spot to eat and talk. The food you pack need not be fancy or impressive. Food that you can share and that is easy to eat with your hands works best. If you find a picnic place near the water, seek out a paddleboat or simply go wading. Make a contest of who can find the most types of flowers, birds, pebbles, or shells and compare your collections.
Outdoor movies are an iconic date. However, not everyone lives near a drive in. Create your own outdoor theatre with a laptop or portable DVD player and a blanket spread on the grass in your backyard. More personal and romantic than a cinema, your lawn can be the perfect backdrop for a relaxing date. Choose a movie that your date loves, or one that you’ve both been meaning to see. Microwave some popcorn, bring some candy, and you’ve got a movie for two for less than $10.
Visit the beach. In the backyard. You too can experience all the fun of a day at the beach, even if you are land locked. Visit your local dollar store for beach towels, suntan lotion, water toys, and fun snacks. Pick up a kiddie pool, sprinklers, or water guns. Get this all together and enjoy the sun. Play fun summer music, serve cold drinks, and imagine your own private island.
Cooking together is always a great way to get to know someone new or to spend time with the one you love. In summer, nothing is more appropriate than making frozen treats. Try frozen daiquiris, popsicles, or ice cream. Have your date bring ingredients, and mix them at random to come up with outrageous flavor combinations.
Hit the road. Drive to a small local town and explore together. Document your adventure with digital photos and arrange them to tell a story. Keep track of your adventures by highlighting your routes on the map. See how many towns you can visit this summer, and which has the best beer/pie/peaches/hamburger.
Inexpensive dates can be more fun and memorable than the most costly. If you use your imagination, summer date opportunities are everywhere. Plan well, be creative, and have a great summer.
