Great Dates!

A wise man once said "Take your wife on a date once a week. It's cheaper than paying for counseling!". I couldn't agree more! Regular dates are an important way to reconnect with your spouse. (Not to mention, they're fun!) Here are a few ideas for memorable dates on the cheap:

• Eat dinner at home and go out for dessert and coffee.
• Meet your spouse somewhere for a date. There's something special about seeing them walk toward you from across the room.
• Enjoy free local concerts and festivals.
• Take advantage of happy hour for a quick drink.
• Go on a run or walk for charity. Spend time training for it together.
• Go on a picnic together and try out a new park or trail.
• Explore! Take a coin with you and flip it every time you reach a light or stop sign. Assign sides for left and right and turn according to what you flip. Who knows where it could take you!
• Take $5 each and go to a store (gas station, Wal-Mart, Dollar Store, etc...). Split up and see what treats you can buy for each other!
• Call your local winery to see what events they have scheduled. We frequently enjoy live music, wine tastings, and fresh air at our local winery- all for free!
• Exercise together. Try tennis, hiking, or walking or biking in a different park or neighborhood.

Here's one of my favorite dates that my husband and I shared:
He abducted me and drove out to a local park. He had picked up a pizza, which we ate in the car as darkness fell. After dinner, I was treated to a movie! Dan had brought along his laptop and a DVD and piled the back of the SUV with pillows and blankets. That was the best drive-in movie I've ever seen!