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Budget-Friendly Date Ideas That Your Partner Will Love

 

Living in the digital age where social media highlight reels abound, so many people succumb to the belief that they have to have expensive, impressive dates that are Instagram-worthy. While it can be a temporary thrill to post a picture at an expensive restaurant, it does nothing to strengthen the bond and memories between you and your partner. You can actually stay within a budget and have an amazing time with your partner. Consider some of the best budget-friendly date ideas that your partner will love.

 

Outdoor Movie Night

During the warmer months, many cities and municipalities host outdoor movie nights. All you have to do is bring your own blanket, food and sunscreen as you enjoy the sunset, great company and a good movie. If your local city doesn’t host this type of movie night, do a simple search to find the city nearest you that does this. This might mean that you and your partner go for a small road trip to enjoy an outdoor movie. With the right snacks, great weather and an excellent movie choice, you and your partner can enjoy an awesome night under the stars.

 

Picnic in the Local Park

Picnics aren’t just for family reunions. You can create an awesome picnic basket that you and your partner enjoy together. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can simply pack up take-out from your favorite restaurant. Along with some great drinks and dessert, head to a local park with your picnic basket. In addition to enjoying the picnic, plan a few activities. Bring bird feed for the wild birds. If your local park has a lake, do a few laps around the water. Enjoy a simple game of catch, a card game or an audiobook with your partner. If you two simply want to talk, color or do a puzzle, a picnic blanket is a perfect place to do those things as well.

Bikes in the City

If you live in a major city or near a major city, it’s not uncommon to see stations where you can rent a bike for a certain amount of time. As long as you stay within the bike lanes, consider riding around the city and stopping at beautiful sights to take pictures. This is a great way to explore the city, enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise.

Try a New Museum

Depending on the night of the week, there are plenty of museums that offer free admission. Make it a special occasion by dressing up for a night at the museum. Between enjoying various tours, taking pictures and exploring the sights, a night in a museum can be really inspirational. This is especially true if you love learning about interesting subject matters, art and history. In order to find out about the facilities that offer discounts and free admission, join the email lists of the museums within your city. This way, you can get updated and plan ahead for a special night.

Visit a New Coffee Shop

While you might not want to visit a coffee shop and drink a lot of caffeine in the evening, this is a great option for a weekend date in the morning. Wake up early in the morning, and head to a coffee shop you two have been longing to try. In addition to enjoying a great latte or another refreshing beverage, see if they have a bakery. Most coffee shops offer delightful options such as bagels, danishes and sandwiches. Start the day right with a morning date and a hot cup of coffee. Create a list of coffee shops you two might like to visit. Make plans to work your way through the list in the future.

Conclusion

When you and your partner are able to become creative about the way you plan your date nights, this adds a sense of excitement and interest to your relationship. Plus, remaining within a budget can be its own competitive yet fun challenge. Start a mini competition between each other to see who can create the best date night within the smallest budget. As you all get creative, explore the city and have fun within a budget, you can create amazing memories that you and your partner will cherish forever.

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Rayanne Morriss is currently working towards her BA from Oregon State University. She loves to write, read, travel, and paint. She enjoys finding new coffee shops with friends and expanding her cooking skills with her husband.

Fun Ideas for Your First Post-COVID Date

 

You’re fully vaccinated, and you’re ready to head out on your first post-COVID date. After a year or more of staring at the same four walls, punctuated by only differing Zoom backgrounds, you’re more than ready to make it an occasion to remember.

What should you and your special someone do? After the quarantine, it’s challenging to choose. If you find yourself stumped, try one of these 11 fun ideas for your first post-COVID date.

 

Take Them Out to the Ballgame

Is your partner — or prospective one — a sports fanatic? If so, they had a long, lonely time in 2020. Many venues shut down, and teams played for cardboard cutouts. However, this summer, many venues return to full seating capacity, so take advantage.

 

If you find yourself in the Windy City, cheer on the Cubs or the Whitesox. You can’t beat the nostalgia of catching a game at Wrigley. However, if you or your date have children along, Guaranteed Rate field features the Xfinity KidZone to keep the littles entertained while you enjoy adult company.

 

Find Your Italian Restaurant

The restaurant industry took some of the harshest hits during the lockdown. Why not do your part to support local businesses by enjoying a bottle of red or white at a new favorite?

If linguine isn’t your deal, pick your favorite cuisine style. Call ahead for reservations, as demand is sure to soar. Ask your date about any food allergies so that you can select an appropriate spot.

 

Have a Picnic in the Park

You might find your favorite spot, too teeming with folks all as anxious to be out and about as you are. If you want to flee the madding crowds, why not have a picnic in the park?

Take a picnic basket — but leave your cellphone at home. Consider it a Zoom-free chance to disconnect and reconnect in real life.

 

Recreate Paparazzi Pics 

Is your Instagram account looking a little bare? It’s time to fill it with all your adventures.

When you and your date get all dolled up to paint the town red, take dozens of photos. Invest in a selfie stick if you don’t already have one. Strike a pose in front of some of the most famous spots in your hometown and resurrect your social media feeds together.

 

Learn to Skateboard or Longboard

Learning a new skill is a fabulous way to bring you and that special someone closer. Choose something that makes you feel like a kid again, like skateboarding or long boarding. Take a lesson together, then head out to the nearest park to show off your new moves for the youngsters.

 

Try a Paddle board Yoga Class

If you thought balancing in tree pose was challenging on land, wait until you throw water into the equation. Yoga on a paddle board will work your core like no other workout, but you won’t even feel the burn. You’ll be too busy having fun and getting wet with this tough-as-nails, yet no-sweat activity.

Go Geocaching 

Are you and your date urban explorers? Why not give geocaching a try? All you need is a device capable of reading GPS coordinates — your phone will do — and free club membership.

The game works by choosing a cache and programming the coordinates. Once you locate your booty, snap a photo to share your conquest on social media before leaving it for the next person.

 

Find an Open Mic Night

Famous performance artists like Taylor Swift kept going throughout the pandemic, but up-and-comers have had a rough go the past several months. Why not put some bread in their jar when you hit up an open mic night? If you or your date are brave and creative enough, you can even take the stage.

 

Discover Laser Tag 

Now that you’re safe to interact with strangers indoors again, why not rediscover the thrill of the hunt. You and your partner can head to an indoor laser tag venue and see who can blast the other the most. Many such facilities also offer climbing walls and bounce facilities, so come prepared with comfy clothes and socks.

Ride to the Danger Zone 

Theme parks also had a rough go of things in 2020, but those that previously closed are now reopening — why not go for a thrill ride or a dozen? Even if you don’t like loop coasters, you and your partner can get out your aggressions on the bumper cars. Feeling romantic? There’s nothing like a kiss atop the Ferris wheel.

Rediscover the Joy of Cinema

Finally, theaters also struggled to survive the pandemic. Why not treat your date to a buttery tub of popcorn and a matinee, now that you can? Alternatively, see if you can find a midnight screening of one of your favorite classics.

Create a First Post-COVID Date to Remember With These Tips 

You want to make your first post-COVID date memorable. Try one of the above 11 tips.

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Oscar Collins is the managing editor at Modded. He writes about cars, fitness, the outdoors, and more. Follow @TModded on Twitter for more articles from the Modded team.
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