10 Inexpensive DATE IDEAS

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Dating is fun, but its hard to keep up with the cost of having a night on the town. Here are 10 ways to impress that special someone and have a good time without having to worry about the money your spending.

1. Bowling and Beer- This shows you are laid back, and don't take thing too seriously. It will give your the opportunity to get to know the other person, and it only cost somewhere around 6 per person to play.
2. Rent a movie-good event for winter evening, a nice way to cozy with your someone.
3. Go on Bike Ride- A slow bike ride to the beach or down a path with nice scenery gives you a chance to be a kid again. At the same time you and your partner are burning calories. HINT- you can take the bike ride to a place for a picnic.
4. Make a pizza- It is said that cooking can be an aphrodisiac, so grab some wine and your favorite toppings and go to town!
5. Play board games- This gives you time to sit with your someone with out spending money, get creative with the different types of games you can play.
6. Go to the Flea Market- Browsing a vast land of quirky antiques is fun a;; of the time! Flea Market inventory always triggers memories and stories, and will surly bring about new conversation and interesting perspectives.
7. See a Cover Band- You don't want to spend too much on a date, so going to a concert with the hottest singers is out of the question, but taking her somewhere with live music still sets the same effect.
8. Go to Trivia Night- You will see how your relationship is different from others and how both of you interact as a couple.
9. Go to Animal Shelter or Zoo- spending time with animals is a golden ticket to a girls heart, this shows you sensitive side.
10. Wine Tasting- This will give you an insight into your dates taste and personality. This is always a classy and sophisticated place to take a date.

With our economy in the hole, we need to use our creative side when going out on a date. I feel this will challenge couples, all 10 idea give you a lot of time to really get to know your date and see if you are compatible. I have a theory, if people went back to "simple date's" (ex: a walk, strawberry picking, or game night) marriage rates would be better. Many people are in such a rush to get get married they are blinded by what they think is love. Take these tips into consideration, many women are amazed when a man uses his creative side.