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Alex and I were driving in the car on the way to our family Christmas this weekend. Since it was so close to the new year, we were discussing our New Year’s resolutions from 2018. We realized that a lot of our resolutions were ones that were unrealistic in the amount of time given. That’s when we came up with the idea that we should create a new type of New Year’s goal; One that we can work together to achieve.
In 2018, we sometimes found ourselves on our phones or watching TV more than spending quality time together as a couple. I thought, “Why don’t we create a long list of date ideas that are affordable and adventurous?!” So here it is:
50+ Affordable Date Ideas
- Cheese and Wine Night
- Fondue Night
- Book Club Night
- Puzzle Night
- Game Night
- Movie Night
- (Seasonal) Outdoor Adventure
- Sports Game (professional/college)
- DIY Craft Night
- Baking Day
- Giving Day ($30): Whether it’s paying for the person behind you at Starbucks or hiding $5 gift cards in a local grocery store, this is a great way to have a fun night while giving back.
- Homeless Goodie-Bags: Create bags filled with useful items such as gloves, hats, water, bandaids, snacks, etc. You can store these in your car so you are prepared when you come across a person in need.
- Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Picnic
- Hiking
- Brewery
- Winery
- Make Homemade Ice Cream
- Homemade Sushi Night
- Museum
- Stargazing
- Feed My Starving Children Packing: Go to a local packaging business to volunteer with your significant other. This is a great way to give back and compete to see who packs the most boxes!
- YouTube Karaoke: If you seem to be shy when it comes to singing karaoke at the bar, this is for you!
- Youtube Dancing Class: Instead of paying money to receive lessons somewhere, YouTube has dancing lessons for you to practice the salsa, rumba, cha-cha, tango, and many more.
- Culture Night: Alex loves Mexican food and I love Thai food. This is a fun way to do something kind for each other while enjoying authentic foods.
- Berry Picking
- Wake Up Early for Sunrise
- Bible Study
- Bowling Night
- Memory Night: Write down 10-15 memories you have of your significant other and share them with each other. I love this idea because you’ll be reminded of special moments in your relationship!
- Drive-In Movie Theater
- Zoo
- Ice Skating
- Coffee Shop Date
- Barnes & Noble
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Groupon Day: Pick your budget, log on to Groupon, and choose a deal that suits your relationship.
- Sunrise/Sunset Biking
- Fort Night: No, I don’t mean “Fortnite” the game! (although that could be another date night idea) Build a fort in your living room and watch your favorite movie or play a board game.
- Farmer’s Market
- View Wedding/ Childhood Photo Album
- Scavenger Hunt: Each person creates a set of clues leading to some sort of prize or gift.
- Run a Race: Whether it’s one mile or a half marathon, this is a great way to get motivated for the new year and hold each other accountable.
- Pub Trivia Night
- Brew Your Own Beer: Alex and I are so excited to do this this year! We bought a kit online from amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beer-Premium-Gold-Homebrewing/dp/B001BCFUBU
- Humane Society: What’s better than being on a date with the one you love while playing with adorable puppies?
- Learn a New Language: This could be a long-term goal or just learning a few words from a language you are unfamiliar with.
- Camping
- Attend Open Houses
- Horseback Riding
These are just a few of our date ideas and we hope you are able to use some of these in 2019. I believe that adventuring is so important, yet sometimes people get in the habit of scrolling through Instagram too often.
The best thing about a new year is being able to reflect on the year and learn from it. Cheers to a new year filled with adventure and quality time with the ones I love most. There is good in every day, find it!
Sincerely,
Keisha 🙂
P.S.- These “date” ideas can be done with friends or family to spend quality time with them, too!
“Everyday might not be a good day, but there is good in every day.”
