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If you're in a new relationship, you've been dating for awhile or
even if you're married (especially if you're married!) you need to find
creative ways to be romantic. Flowers, candy and spa gift certificates
are all appreciated for sure but when your monthly budget is down
there's no reason for your romance to be out. There are many sweet and
exciting ways to say I Love You that cost very little or are completely
free. During these tough economic times you can use these 7 sexy ideas
for dating and romance and still stick within your budget.
Create a Get Away at Home:
Cost: Minimal Money, High Creativity
Want
to get away but your budget won't get you across town? Travel the world
from home. Go to the library and check out some music CDs or play music
from online to set the mood. Where do you want to go tonight? Hawaii?
South America? Italy? Free music can set the mood. Add a few simple
foods and you're there.
Camping at Home:
Roast
marshmallows in front of your fireplace. Turn the lights off and a light
a few lanterns on. Put the sleeping bags on the floor and just where
the mood leads you.
French Connection:
Serve cheeses,
fruits and chocolates for dinner for less than a dinner out. Throw in a
bottle of wine or sparkling cider and experience some French style
romance.
Use your imagination to bring your dream vacation to your home with some simple recipes, music and props.
Go to a Local Sports Game:
If
you love sports but can't afford NFL or college game tickets and ESPN
or Direct Ticket isn't adding to the romance in your relationship, try
out a local high school sporting event. For five bucks or so you can
enjoy an evening out and experience the excitement of high school all
over again.
Cheap Plays, Musicals, Ballet and Arts:
You
don't have to travel far or pay big ticket prices to enjoy concerts,
plays and the arts. Check out area colleges and local performing arts
centers that offer amazing talent at affordable prices.
Buy an Entertainment Book:
Entertainment
books cost between $20.00 to $35.00 and you can save hundreds on
drinks, appetizers, buy one get one free meals and more. Slip your
entertainment card and credit card in one motion with the big for huge
savings on a date night out.
Here's an example of the savings using an Entertainment book in Houston:
My
husband and I went to a Cuban restaurant and indulged in Sangria,
traditional Cuban dishes, a Cuban band and even free dance lessons for a
total cost including tip of $28.00.
If you need to add some
romance that is totally free, you're not left out in the cold. These
simple and free ideas are hot in the romance department.
Let Love Take a Hike:
Take
walk in a park or around a lake. Visit a reservoir or other nature
trail and don't forget to hold hands. A walk offers a great time to
talk, admire nature and each other. Consider it foreplay. Sunsets and
fresh air are very romantic.
Leave a Love Note:
Often
a love note can buy you more than a bank note. Not creative? Don't
worry. RomanceQuote.com has you covered with quotes from silly, sassy,
sexy to funny, for any occasion or time in your relationship. Leave a
romantic by a pillow or in a brief case to say I Love You and I'm
thinking about you... and me... and later tonight.