Ideas for a fun date » Simple

Spend $5 on each other at DI, Savers or other thrift store

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:08:45 +0000

This one comes from my favorite sister-in-law, Jenna.

It can be pretty comical (and impressive) to see what kind of clothes you can get at a thrift store for $5. Pick out outfits for each other (or for yourself) using no more than a pre-set budget ($5 is plenty), then wear the outfits to do one of the other date ideas (bowling, ice skating, etc)

Enjoy the funny looks you will get!

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Go to the drive in

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:57:16 +0000

Drive ins are often old and run down but that’s a lot of the fun! Make sure you bring a truck or a big SUV (cars just aren’t as fun) and a lot of pillow/blankets. You can buy pizza or food and drinks elsewhere and bring it in to avoid using the snackbar (expensive, too). These are the cheapest movies around!

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Watch an air show

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:55:45 +0000

Again they don’t happen all of the time, but when they come you don’t want to miss them. Air force bases put on the best shows, and often times there are planes parked on the ground that you can walk around and look in. A good chance to get up close!

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Go to a car show

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:54:44 +0000

They have these all of the time too, if you’re watching for them. Just wander around and ask car owners about their ride — they get all excited and love to tell you. Then if you’re not really impressed, you can go away and make fun of them!

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Go to a racetrack (horse race, drag race, etc.)

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:54:09 +0000

There are all kinds of races — pick one that you will both like. I went to a 1/4 mile racetrack nearby once. It was a little pricy, but one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen (as someone who didn’t grow up around those kinds of things).

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Watch a spring training baseball game

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:53:34 +0000

Only in places like Arizona, but spring training baseball games happen for about a month in March and are cheap and fun sporting events!

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Watch belly dancers

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:52:18 +0000

OK I’ve actually never done this but I know there are places that have it and I’m dying to try it

Go to a comedy club

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:51:40 +0000

Laughing is what dating is all about. I’m not a funny guy, so I like to go to comedy clubs to get the laughter going. Once your date is in the mood, you can keep him/her laughing and smiling all night.

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Carve a pumpkin

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:51:01 +0000

Obviously this is for halloween time, but carving a pumpkin can be great fun. Definitely invest in a “pumpkin carving kit” at a local grocery store because they are cheap and have lots of tools that make it MUCH easier than using your kitchen knife. You can also look on the internet for jack-o-lantern patterns that will make you a pro that can win any design contest!

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Watch a movie outside with a projector and a sheet

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:50:11 +0000

This is best for groups of people, but nowadays everyone knows someone with a projector that can be hooked up to a DVD player or computer to show a movie outside. Make sure it’s not going to rain, then throw up a big white sheet on the side of your house and project your movie on to it. Don’t forget sound!

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