10 Cheap Date Ideas

 
As many of our friends may know, I (Josh speaking) am an extreme penny pincher. For the past couple of years, Jenny and I have been using the envelope system for all of our discretionary spending- groceries, dining, date night, blow money. So of course, at the end of each month there is almost nothing left in these envelopes, so you have to start getting creative.

Over the past few years, we have been on some embarrassingly cheap dates. The other day we saw the "YOU'RE A CHEAP DATE" Sonic commercial, and we laughed out loud because it is so true of us. So we decided to compile our list of our 10 Cheapest Date Ideas. Sad to say it wasn't that hard. We actually had to take a few off the list.

So here is our list:

10. Redbox- The tried and sometimes true best way to have a cheap date. If you can shuffle through all the lame titles, like All Dogs Go To Heaven 6, and are able to find a movie that you want to watch, Redbox is the way to go. Total Cost: $1.06

9. Jason's Deli- So you really have to play this one right to get a cheap date out of it. We used to both order side salads for $3.69 but then they started making you order an entree in order to get a side salad, and that is just way too expensive. So we found out that you can actually order a junior salad (which is essentially a side salad) for $3.49 and you get a drink to go with it. Not to mention the amazing FREE muffins and granola to go with the meal, and FREE ice cream to finish the meal off. Total Cost- $6.98

8. Starbucks- The other day we had a mid-day date (which I highly encourage these) at Starbucks. Jenny really wanted a drink so I had a receipt that had $2 off a frozen drink after 2 PM and she had a giftcard with around a dollar on it, so we were able to get her a drink for $.46. A few minutes later one of the baristas yelled out that there was a free drink, so of course I ran to get it. Total Cost- $.46

7. Dancing- Actually back when we were dating, I was driving home from work and saw a sign that said "Dancing Tuesdays and Thursdays." There was a $2 cover charge, but it was probably our best date ever. Oh yeah, it was also at the Sul Ross Senior Center, so we were the youngest people in the place by 50 years easy. Total Cost- $4.00

6. Dairy Queen- One of Jenny's favorite places on earth is the DQ. They have a deal where f you join their DQ Blizzard Fan Club you can get a free 16 ounce blizzard with the purchase of another 16 ounce one. Double Win! Total Cost- $3.49 +Tax 

5. Putt-Putt Golf- There is a place here in Waco called Lion's Park that I went to when I was a young kid, so I thought it would be the perfect place for a date for Jenny and I. It was actually surprisingly fun, but I dared not go down the "SUPER SLIDE." Total Cost- $7.00

4. Barnes and Noble-Chances are if you go to the Waco Barnes and Noble on a Tuesday night, you will most likely find Jenny and I there. If you're luck enough to grab a couple of their 4 comfy chairs, you are set for a few hours. Total Cost- FREE! (Unless you get sucked into the superb placement of the Starbucks at the front)

3. McDonald's- What cheap date list wouldn't be complete with good ole Ronald McDonald? Not ours! Bottom line: Go to McDonald's, get 2 ice creams for $.49 each and enjoy a quiet evening in a luxurious restaraunt. Total Cost- $1.06

2. Chick-Fil-A- Back in college we would go to Chick-Fil-A on Tuesdays because we could get a free kid's meal with an order of a combo. But we've matured now and only go when we get coupons for free stuff. A few months back we were given a few coupons for free spicy chicken sandwhiches, and those lasted us a few weeks. Realize though that if you get a spicy chicken sandwhich, you'll probably have to get something cold to wash it down. That's where they get you. Total Cost- FREE or $1.55 Plus Tax for a Drink

Bum...Bum..Bumm....And Number One Cheap Date Idea is....

1. ESTES PARK COLORADO!!!I know what you're thinking, "Estes Park is one of the most expensive places to vacation." And you're right, unless, you are a penny pincher like myself. Last summer, my uncle asked us to house sit for them while they went to DisneyWorld, and we had recently earned enough airline miles to get 2 free round trip flights. They allowed us to use their cars and Jenny was able to cook while we were there. Total Cost- $20