Cheap Dates for Warm Weather
I love dating my husband, and I hope you do too! The key to a good marriage is knowing how to have fun together, which includes going out on lots of dates together. Winter time can be an expensive time to date though, especially with children. Children are expensive as is, but when you add the cost of an indoor activity with the cost of babysitting, the price can really add up.
Though some people have an income that provides more than enough for dates, many others don't. So if you’re here because you’re in need of some ideas, you’ve come to the right place!
A Picnic For Two
Whether you pick up food from a restaurant or you end up packing your own food, you can’t go wrong with a picnic. It is so quiet and peaceful. You can find a place with a good lake, river, beach or even a place full of trees. This is the best time to get outside because of how beautiful it is with everything in bloom. Worst case, if there isn’t anything nearby with a good view, you can at least enjoy the view of your spouse.
Enjoy your time together with whatever sounds fun. Maybe come up with questions for one another. You can get really creative with this one. Maybe you’re newly weds and you wanna know things like “How much solo time do you feel like you need to feel rested?” or “If I planned and cooked a dinner for you, what would your ideal meal include?” Maybe you’ve been married a long time and you wanna know things a little deeper like “What is something that has brought you true joy, and how can I help you achieve more of that?” or “What is something I have done that has made you feel seen and loved?”
Games can be fun as well. Bring a deck of cards or a small packable game. You can even make bets on who wins. Winner chooses next date, gets out of doing their least favorite chore, or whatever they’d like. I always lose when my husband and I make bets. Maybe you’ll have better luck!
Hike or Walk
Find a place that has a trail, a sidewalk, or an area that just is void of tall weeds. You can pick something easy, or find something a little more challenging depending on your skill level or lung capacity. If you have extra time, find a place a little further away, a place that neither of you have explored before. If time is an issue, you can always shoot for one of your favorite close by spots.
Pack some yummy treats for the the way there and back. Bonus points if you pack your partners favorite treats.
Whether you choose to chat the whole way, part of the way, or just enjoy each others company in silence, it’ll be enjoyable just doing something outdoors and being together.
Seasonal Outdoor Activities
There are always a ton of free seasonal outdoor activities, especially in the summer. Pick something that sounds fun for the both or you and go check it out.
Some places will have free outdoor concerts, which areaways super fun! An area nearby might also have outdoor farmers markets that you can walk around, or festivals that have some really cool and unique performers or artists.
You can find a river to go floating, which is so incredibly relaxing and beautiful. Or you can find a lake and play around in the water. If you don’t want to get wet, you can always go find a frisbee golf park and play. Just try not to hit anyone in the head with a frisbee.
Find a Babysitter Elsewhere
Most of the time, babysitters come to you. This time, take them somewhere else, and maybe pay a little extra if need be. If your kiddos are in school, you can always do this while they are gone during the school day if your kids are still in school.
Enjoy the front yard or backyard all to yourself. BBQ some food, play bean bag toss, or lounge on the swing together. I mean, how often do we get to just sit and hangout in the backyard when our children are around? A parents time at home is typically full of running around fixing what they messed up of the landscaping, bandaging up a scratch from the cement, or running to the neighbors house to grab the ball they kicked over the fence. This time, just enjoy the house to yourself with your spouse, without the worries.
Enjoy Your Time Together
Whether you choose to go far away, somewhere just around the corner, or stay home, enjoy dating your spouse. Get to know each other on a deeper level, laugh together, and ultimately grow your love for one another. Dating makes marriage more fun so make sure that happens as often as you can.
