Relationships June 19, 2018
First date ideas that are full of fun and will leave your wallet full of money.
A first date can be the start of something new. It is a great way to get to know that special someone you are crushing on. But coming up with a plan can be nerve-racking. You overthink what to say, what to do, what to wear and where to go.
The typical date consists of dinner and a movie. But depending on where you eat or what movie theater you go to, this one date can cost you a pretty penny. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to be impressive. Here are five first date ideas for those of you on a budget.
Flea markets are a great place to take a date. They are a fun and cheap. Most flea markets only charge a dollar entrance fee. With such an affordable entry, don’t be cheap! Bring two dollars and pay for your date.
Flea markets also have a wide variety of delicious street food. With your choice of tacos, hamburgers or egg rolls there’s no need to sit at a fancy restaurant. After you’re done eating you and your date can walk around and explore the stands. The great part about flea markets is there is no pressure to buy anything. Plus weird flea market finds are great icebreakers to start a conversation!
If you and your date are passionate about exercise try going on a hike together. Not only is hiking a fun activity for a first date, it’s completely free! Trails are a great place to talk and open up in nature. If you or your date have a dog, your special canine friend can tag along. Doesn’t a dog make every date better? Hikes are also a great activity for catching the sunset, and what’s more romantic than a sunset?
Taking someone out to eat can cost you anywhere from $30 dollars and up. If you and your date are drinking expect to pay even more. Instead of worrying about tabs and tips, go on a picnic! Putting together a picnic shows your date that you put time into making your first date special. Not to mention it’s a great way to show off your creative and sweet side. With a picnic, you decide what goes in the basket based on your budget. This first date idea is inexpensive and adorable!
Rollerblading is a great first date activity. It will make both of you laugh and bring out the inner kid in you. Going to a roller rink and renting skates usually costs between $20 to $30. If you want to hold their hand, you can always pretend to need help balancing. It’s a smooth first move. Plus you can showcase your cool skating moves if you have any.
If you do want a more formal, traditional first date but can’t afford a restaurant try cooking at home. You can decide the meal budget and show your date what a great cook you are. Impress them by cooking your favorite dish or spice it up by trying a new recipe. You can also invite your date over to help you in the kitchen. Cooking together is a great way to bond. It’s also a great idea to see which one of you will be cooking in the relationship and which one of you will be doing dishes.
Next time you find yourself crushing but struggling for cash, try one of these first date ideas. And who knows, one of them might even land you a second date.
