Sometimes it’s not the expensive gifts or the fancy dinners that make a couple stick together. We think spending quality time with each other is often more important. And no, we’re not talking the standard movie and dinner date. Give your bank balance a rest this weekend and invest in some quality time with your partner by trying out these interesting yet cheap date ideas. He is surely going to feel special at the end of the day.
Do your chores together
Often the things you do alone can become a lot more fun when done together. So, why not spend some time together by doing chores together? For instance, help him wash his car or declutter his book shelves. And while you are both at it, talk about your families and childhood memories. We are sure he will love you for just listening!
Go on a city tour
How often have you stepped out with the intention of touring your own city? Now is the chance ‘coz you have some perfect company too! Take a city tour together and pose for random pictures and indulge in some roadside food. Going on a city tour together also gives you ample time to spend together. Sounds cool, right?
Host a party together
Every girl at some point wishes to host a party at her place. Why not ask your guy to help you plan it? Chalk out a guest list and then decide the menu together. You can also call him early to help you with the preparations. This will ensure that you spend some quality time together, before you get down to playing the perfect host.
Shop at a flea market
Another interesting way to stay glued to each other is by taking him shopping. Instead of a fancy mall, take your guy to a flea market. Look out for interesting finds such as vintage home items, old books and more. A flea market is not only cheap, but also an exciting place to spend some good time together.
Go on a drive
Who doesn’t like the idea of weekend drives with the stereo playing some good old rock n’ roll music? Make a pit stop at a roadside dhaba, and make sure to order something you’ve never tried before. Or simply step out after dinner and go on a drive with the intention of grabbing some dessert.
Get creative
Have you ever thought of making a scrapbook together? Ask your partner for his childhood pictures and print them. Or better still, paint a wall together! You could actually have some fun here by playing with each others fingers. 😉 If these ideas are not enough, then borrow your friend’s karaoke machine and sing his all-time favourite songs.
Volunteer for an NGO
Spending some time watching him do some meaningful stuff will make you fall in love with him once again. Join an NGO together, and mingle with underprivileged children or the old. Bring along some cookies for them and teach them something you are good at. Investing in some quality time helping those who need us, will surely bring you closer.
Go camping!
Does your man like camping? Then pack a picnic basket with homemade sandwiches, coffee, some munchies, a bottle of wine and get going. Invest in a tent, sleeping bags if you want to turn this into a weekend ritual. Don’t forget to carry a laptop and some romantic DVDs. Cheap, yet fun, isn’t it?
Learn a new sport together
Learning something new together is always a great way to bond with your man. Either join a sports club, or ask him to teach you a sport he loves. Or, how about challenging your man with a dance move that you learned as a child? You will be surprised to watch him take the lead just to win your heart!
Cook together
No! We’re not talking sandwiches and popcorn here. Select an appetiser, entree and dessert both of you love and look up for their recipes online. Then shop for the ingredients and cook up a storm in the kitchen. Add a romantic movie with this, and you’re good to go. You could also make him a personalised puzzle and solve it with him over dinner.
Source: iDiva