June 15, 2007 • Print This Post
A friend gave me a pack of playing cards a while back (okay, it was at least a year ago and I finally opened the cards this week). This isn’t an ordinary deck—it’s one of those fun, novelty decks. Specifically, this is the “52 Great Cheap Dates” pack of cards by Lynn Gordon (decks like this one are usually found near the cash registers at bookstores).
I’ve been thumbing through the deck, and I’ve got to admit, I’m loving these cards. 
Here are a few of the “cheap dates” that caught my fancy:
1. “The Convenience Store.” Okay, so with this date, each person takes $5 to the local convenience store and the object is that you get fun, creative items to make for one unusual evening.
2. “Tallest in Town.” For this date, you find the tallest building in town and plan to take in a gorgeous view. This would work well for those not afraid of heights!
3. “Sharks.” Meet your significant other at the pool hall for some down and dirty competition.
4. “Midnight Snack.” The instructions for this date indicate you should meet at some out of the way all-night diner.
Of course, there are more dates—48 of them. Perhaps I’ll plan one with my husband, or maybe I’ll eventually even use one of these ideas in a book.
For me, the best cheap date I’ve ever had was a beach trip. About seven years ago, the hubby and I drove across the bay to a small, secluded beach area. We arrived just before midnight. We walked out on the pier and danced beneath the stars. Ahem, we weren’t exactly Fred and Ginger, but we had fun. The only money we spent was for gasoline. (Yeah, I know—that would probably be a not-so-cheap expense now!)
So tell me, what is the best cheap date you’ve ever had?
Posted by Cynthia Eden @ 6:00 am • Filed under: Cynthia Eden
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My fondest memory is from a long time ago. My late husband and I had been married quite a few years. The union that he belonged to had been out on strike for awhile, and our money was really tight. He arranged for my parents to take the kids for the night, cooked me supper and we sat out on our back deck, eating, listening to our favourite music playing in the background and just talked. It was a great evening, not expensive, but just the two of us - uninterrupted by our two kids…….:smile:
Cryna, that sounds like one fabulous date!
The greatest cheap date I ever had was with my husband and the many fun things we do! Like on 4th of July we go down to the lake and sit and watch the fireworks that people shoot out over the lake. Sometimes we can see Chicago if it is a clear night.
We have gone to a lot of symphanys in the park, brought a picnic with wine and just listened to the music while cuddling in a blanket.
Those are my favorite ones.
Michele. your 4th of July date at the lake sounds great! And so does the picnic with wine–very romantic!