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Great cheap date ideas

by Melanie Marten

Created on: February 20, 2009

Its not only families who have to pinch pennies to make their paychecks stretch through the month. Frugal living for singles is becoming a popular method of getting by in this tough economy. For single people struggling to make ends meet, the idea of paying for extravagant dates can push them right out of the relationship pool. However, lack of funds doesn't have to spell disaster for your social life. Below are several cheap date ideas to maintain a lifestyle of frugal living for singles.

Frugal Living for Singles - Free Local Events

Many communities and cities are full of free local events that would make excellent date locations. Research your community calendar online or read the local newspaper to find free concert in the park, open air movie nights, community festivals or carnivals, and even exhibitions and dramatic plays. These types of events cannot only save you money; they are great fun places to take a date.

Frugal Living for Singles - Zoos, Museums, and Gardens

Depending on your date's interests, there is a good chance of a local zoo, museum, or public garden being a quality date location. Many of these things are free on certain days or times or day, or special discount passes can be found. Frugal living for singles does not have to be boring. Be sure to get your date's input about what type of thing they enjoy experiencing before suggesting the location. The last thing you want to do is drag your date to a location they would find supremely boring or tedious.

Frugal Living for Singles - Romantic Picnics

Nothing is more romantic or fun than a picnic in a beautiful spot in a local park. Also, when it comes to frugal living for singles, nothing beats preparing some simple food and walking out together to enjoy a fun afternoon. Picnics are so frugal, and then can be done in so many locations, that it is hard to get bored of them.

Frugal Living for Singles - Activity Dates

Combine your interests in activities with your desire to live frugally and get out and do something with your date. Go on a bike ride or roller-skating. Take a sled ride down a hill in the wintertime or take a hike through a nature preserve. Activity dates are fun, cheap, and provide a lot of opportunity to talk to your date and strengthen the bond.

When it comes to frugal living for singles, the dating scene does not have to be a no-go zone. It is possible to combine enjoyable and romantic activities with your money-saving ways and still impress your date.

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