You need to date your spouse. But this economy is rough and many of us don’t have a lot of extra money. So, how can you date your spouse on a budget? I got you! I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out cheap ways to date my husband and I would love to share them with you because you need to date your spouse to keep that flame alive.
Date Your Spouse
Don’t make excuses. I often hear people say I don’t have time to date, we have kids, we work too much, we this, we that. That tells me you’re putting the world before your spouse and that’s not okay. In the end when the kids leave and you retire, you’re spouse is going to be there. And you don’t want to be one of those couples who are suddenly together and are strangers.
A strong relationship will make a strong couple which will make a strong family. And of course you know what I’m going to say, strong families make strong communities and strong communities make strong societies.
Plus, dating is fun! Who doesn’t want to do fun and romantic things?! Who doesn’t want to feel loved, feel romance, intimacy, and desired?!
But the economy is terrible and money is tight. So it may be hard to get a babysitter and it may be hard to afford to go out to nice places. But that’s fine. You can date at home, outside, at the park. It doesn’t have to be expensive endeavors or away from the house, though that’s nice from time to time.
Great Ways To Date Your Spouse At Home
This section is great for those who may not have a car, no babysitter, or not a lot of money to go out. You can have a great date at home!
1. Romantic Meal At Home
Make your own romantic meal! You don’t have to have a ton of money to make a romantic meal. Make stuffed shells for a tasty Italian dinner. Surprise them with a roast (hello leftovers). What about some chicken alfredo? Split a steak! My husband and I will buy 1 steak and cut it in half when we want to splurge. Get some candles at the Dollar Tree and now you have a candlelit dinner!
2. Make A Romantic Dinner For 2 Together
This is a fond memory I have with my husband when we first got together. We made spaghetti together. We cooked up onion, ground beef, added store bought sauce, and boiled noodles. Simple, cheap, but we did it together and I loved every second with it. Make something simple or complex together. Pierogi are cheap, time consuming, but cheap and you can fill them with really anything.
3. Bake A Romantic Dessert For 2
Wait for the kids to go to bed and then bake together. Make a small batch dessert to enjoy together while you’re watching a movie, talking, or just enjoy the time of you guys baking together. This website has so many wonderful desserts for 2. It’s something sweet and special y’all can do together.
4. Date At Home: Movie And Snack
Sometimes the most basic thing can be the best. Snuggle up on the couch, watch a movie you haven’t seen and enjoy some snacks. Don’t have Netflix or Hulu? Don’t have cable? That’s fine! Tubi, Pluto, Peacock, Youtube, all have free movies available including some really good ones. And you can enjoy popcorn and other snacks while watching if you want.
5. Simple Date Night At Home
Go outside. Seriously grab a blanket or some chairs and sit in the backyards or the garage. Have a drink may it be a glass of wine, soda, sweet tea and just talk. Those late night talks are the best. Catch up on your week, talk about dreams, hopes, goals. Talk about what you love about each other, sexy things you want to try, fears, anything. Look at the stars. Laugh, joke, and wrestle on a blanket. This is so simple, but one of the best things.
6. Have A Music Date Night
Weather not good? Then stay in! Listen to your favorite songs together and sing. Put on romantic songs and spend time dancing the night away. It’s one of my favorite things when my husband reaches out his hand and grabs me to dance around the living room. It’s so sweet and fun.
7. Read A Book Together For A Quiet Date Night In
My husband has done this for me for years, and it’s so great. He will read the Bible to me so we can grow in God together. You can also grab a fiction book and take turns reading to each other or let the stronger reader read. It’s fun, it’s silly, and you both get to enjoy a good story. My husband loves reading me the Lord of the Rings and other high fantasy books. Find a book you both like.
8. Play A Game Together For A Silly Date Night
Play games together! My husband and I play Scrabble and we even have a llama game, innuendo game, a number of goofy board games. It’s silly and fun. Have video games? Play some Mario together! Lawnmower man, Sonic, Donkey Kong! Play Call of duty together. There are so many different multiplayer games. Terrible at the game? Perfect! Struggle and laugh together.
9. Learn A New Hobby Together For A Fun Date Night
Do something new and fun together. Have fun together doing a Bob Ross painting together. You don’t need expensive supplies. Cheap acrylic dollar paints work, I’ve used them. Learn how to cook together. My husband knows first aid and he teaches me how to do basic first aid. I know about herbs, I teach him how to treat different illnesses using them. Teach each other!
10. Fun Date Night Idea: Build A Pillow Fort
Build a pillow fort. But, Jordan, that’s so silly. Yes, yes it is. My husband and I have built a number of pillow forts and enjoyed donuts in them and watched movies. It’s fun and silly. And sometimes you need that in your life to bring some joy.
Cheap Ways To Date Your Spouse
You don’t have to spend a lot of money going out on a date. There are plenty of cheap and budget-friendly date ideas that you can do together and still get out of the house.
11. Go On A Hiking Date
We have some cheap trails at national park and some free trails near us. It’s a fun date where you can get some exercise and enjoy time together. Make some trail mix to go with you! Just make sure if you’re new to hiking to go on the smaller trails. My husband and I decided to do the 6 mile trail the first time we went hiking…we did it, but turns out hills don’t show up on the map.
12. Picnic Date!
Most local parks have picnic tables. Have a picnic! Make some sandwiches, grab some chips, fruit, whatever you have on hand and go eat outside. Or if you’re near the beach go to the beach and have a picnic!
13. Go For A Date In The Car
It’s not what you think! Seriously, go for a car ride. I know, it sounds so basic, but it is one of my husband and my favorite things. We explore down roads we have never travelled before. Go long ways around the town to get back home. Along the way we talk, we sing, we hold hands, we laugh. It’s a blast when you’re not going to work or having to socialize. Just enjoying time together and seeing new things.
14. Find Free Events For A Free Or Mostly Free Date
Another way to date your spouse is to find a free event. Sometimes there are art walks, farmer’s markets, craft shows. You don’t have to buy anything. Go window shop and look at the cool things. Walk around, take your time, hold hands.
15. Check Out Local Mom and Pop Shops For A Fun Date
Support local businesses and go on a simple adventure. Check out local restaurants, bakeries, and stores that you’ve never been to. These places are so much fun and you may find places you like. I stopped at a nursery to find some plants and it turns out they sell local canned goods, fruits, veggies, meat, and dairy! We go to the local farm to buy raw milk and cream so we can make cheese and butter together.
16. Walk Around Your Neighborhood For A Free Date
You’d be surprised what you can find around your neighborhood. It’s fun to walk around and talk and laugh to begin with. But my neighborhood has a fun little path. We also found the neighborhood has some benches. It also connects to the next neighborhood. It’s fun looking at different houses, meeting new people, and just getting out. Plus, exercise is always nice.
17. Simple Date Idea: Grab A Coffee Or Tea
Go to your local coffee or tea shop. Sit down in the shop and enjoy your drink and talk. There is a lot of talking in these dates, but it’s a great way to get to know each other again. But there is no rush. Just hang out. Try out maybe a new drink.
18. Make Chores Into A Date
Jordan, chores aren’t romantic! Most of them aren’t. I’m not saying clean the drains to build up the romance. But go get groceries together. A lot of times only 1 of us go get groceries or we order groceries. Go together. Snack on the free samples. Look at all the things. Grab something different and new each to try together. Be silly, ride the cart! Or be like me and dart off and try to hide from my husband so he can find me. It can be a lot of fun. Sometimes it is the simple things in life.
19. Go To A Museum Date
Turns out many museums give free or cheap admissions at night! That’s really cool. Go look at art and history together and learn together. It is a great way to not only learn, get out, but to converse about. Conversation is important in a relationship.
20. Trivia Night Date Night
Trivia night is becoming more and more popular at different gaming stores, bars, and restaurants. Find a night where somewhere near you is doing trivia night. If there isn’t anywhere doing trivia night do a double or triple date and set up a trivia night for other couples. No kids allowed! Put them to bed and have fun with other grown ups.
Date Your Spouse To Keep Your Relationship Strong
Keep your relationship strong by dating your spouse. It’s important that the love still grows and stays all fiery and there. I’m not saying you have to be passionate like the people in the movies. But spending time with just the two of you is important. God comes first, then you and your spouse, then everyone else. Start building that order and make time for each other. No excuses. Even if it’s just for 30 minutes or an hour. Make time to love each other. Love doesn’t just happen like in the movies, it’s work, it’s a choice.
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Do you have some budget-friendly ideas for dates? What kinds of dates do you go on to date your spouse? I’d love to hear from you and hear your suggestions!
