Do you ever miss those days, from your life before kids, when you could just go out to dinner or to the movies whenever you wanted, without having to worry about where to find a good babysitter, and whether you can actually afford to treat yourself to such luxuries?
Well today I thought I’d round up some fun and frugal date night ideas, so that you you can still treat yourself to date night even if money is tight, and just in case you can’t get a babysitter I’ve included some ideas for date nights you can have without even leaving the house!
Fun and Frugal Date Night Ideas
1. Money Saving Tips for a Coffee Date at Starbucks
“I love everything about Starbucks. Well, not everything. The price can take it’s toll on your wallet. But, over the years, I have found ways to actually save some money will still patroning the holy grail.” – A Grande Life
2. 20 of My Favorite Date Night Ideas for Under $20
“If the holidays have left you broke and in desperate need to reconnect as a couple {giving so much to “family time,” sometimes leaves very little time for you as a couple}, there are still tons of things you can do to ignite excitement for date night without putting further strain on the budget.” – One Hundred Dollars a Month
3. 10 Ways Thrifty People Dinner Date
“My husband and I both agree that the most important element to keeping our marriage strong is making time to regularly date each other. A date night classic of course includes dinner. Dinner dates can get expensive but they don’t have to be.” – Snails Pace Transformations
4. 25 Frugal or Free Date Ideas for You & Your Husband
“Have you been wanting to go on a date with your spouse but, unfortunately, it’s not been in the budget as of late? Rest assured, you’re not alone.” – Happy Wives Club
5. 5 Unique and Frugal Date Night Ideas
“Finally! Your mom, a friend, or a trusted babysitter has offered to take the kids for a night while you and your hubby hit the town for a night out. But, since you can’t find anything in your budget, you end up staying in or doing something neither of you really cares for. Don’t let this be you!” – Frugal Living Mom
6. 15 Fun & Frugal Date Night Ideas for Tired Parents
“I’ve decided it’s time to turn over a new leaf, and I’m all about trying to find fun (and frugal!) date night ideas that won’t leave us unable to function when our daughter wakes up an hour early the following morning.” – Cloudy With a Chance of Wine
7. Date Night Ideas Under $15
“A while back I shared a list of my favorite free date night ideas and wouldn’t you know we haven’t had a date in a while. Unless you count catching up on our shows while laying in bed, which I totally do! We’re on a pretty tight budget but sometimes you need to spend a little just to change it up a bit. So gear up and quote the Incredibles! “You need to pull yourself together! You will remind him that he is Mr. Incredible!”” – Mommy Envy
8 12 Months of Pre-Planned Dates: FREE Printable Gift Pack
“Some gifts are so much fun to give…they deserve to be given again. And again. To all of your loved ones. And all of your loved ones’ loved ones. That’s how I feel about the 12 Months of Pre-Planned Dates Mini-Book.” – Thinking Closet
9 5 Free Weeknight Date Ideas
“If we do enough of something, it will become a habit. I want to make a habit of putting away the electronics once my husband is home and having a little date time every night. Here are five low-key “dates” that we have started to do, or plan on trying soon!” – Save to Splurge
10 The Best Date Jar
“Wondering what to do on your next date? Enter Date Jar — a beautiful combination of his and her date ideas makes this jar one of a kind. Not only is the date jar going to inspire you for all your future dates, you can also spend your very next date making one!” – The Realistic Mama
11 Mini Adventures for Frugal Couples with FREEBIE Pack
“Date night is a big deal in our house. The kids are excited because Nana and Gramps get to come over, eat dinner with them and then put them to bed. Hubs and I are usually in an extra good mood, knowing that free time is near and are looking forward to a chance to reconnect. But if I’m honest {and when am I not?!}, sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a date night rut.” – The Road to 31
12 How to Date Your Husband When You Can’t Afford Dates
“Maybe you are like us. We don’t have family around who can watch our children for free. If we go out, we have to get a babysitter. That costs money and isn’t always an option. Here are some practical ideas for how to plan date nights when you can’t afford to date.” – Beauty in the Mess
13 9 Budget Friendly Date Nights
“After having children, date nights are important. They’re also rare and the cost associated with sitters and the date can be prohibitive. Here are some fun ways to mix up your dates without spending a lot of money.” – Skinny Mom
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