Ways to Save Money on Dates
By brooke, February 18, 2011, Personal Finance
Date night can get expensive, but don’t let that get in the way of having your special evening. Instead, check out these saving money tips, which provide ideas on how to save money on dates without skimping on the fun.
- Tip #1. Limit your alcohol intake. Yes, having a drink can loosen you up, but having many can not only be expensive but can also cloud your judgment. By limiting alcohol, you can save money but still afford a nice dinner.
- Tip #2. Make it lunch instead of dinner. A date can be special regardless of what time of day it is. What’s most important is that you spend quality time together. Switching to a lunch date, can save you a considerable amount of money while still receiving generous lunch specials.
- Tip #3. Skip the theater and rent or watch a movie you own. Movie tickets, plus drinks and/or movie treats can get very expensive. So switch the location of the date to your home. You can save money plus it’s easier to interact with your date. Not to mention it’s a lot more comfortable than sitting at the theater for two hours (not to mention you can actually pause for bathroom breaks…yay!).
- Tip #4. Take advantage of online restaurants discounts/gift certificates. Websites such as Groupon and Restaurant.com offer deals of up to 60% in savings on restaurants in your area (and other services).
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