Have you ever made a decision that you want to do something, then you find out how much it costs and you’re like, “Never mind”?
Last week, we talked about how one of our marriage goals was a date night out once per month. To me, a date night out means din din outside of our house. Our goal is only once per month, but I hope yours is more often like once a week or twice a month. Whatever the case, saving money is always awesome.
Our top 3 ways to save money on date night out:
- EXPECTATIONS are EVERYTHING: Matt and I go to the same place and order the same thing on date night and we LOVE it. It would drive many bizarre, but it works for us. We know that when we go on a date, our expectations are set in stone. We don’t have to talk through it each time. But if you like experimenting with new restaurants, talk through how much you’re looking at spending. Decide if it’s worth it to you to go to the fancy place, or if you’d prefer getting two or three date nights and going to a less fancy place. You guys decide together.
- DON’T ORDER DRINKS: Refer back to way #1, but restaurants mark up drinks like crazy. Water is better for you anyway and how many of us actually get enough water? It’s an easy way to save $2-5 easily per person.
- SPLIT A MEAL OR GET A TO-GO BOX RIGHT AWAY: Restaurant portions are huge. They just are. We split a meal and walk away satisfied. Or if we don’t want the same thing, we’ll both order a meal, but take half or more home to have for 2-3 more meals. A $12-15 meal doesn’t sound so terrible when you split it into three meals.
Ultimately, date nights are important. I hate when people say they can’t afford date night. Decide if date nights are a splurge for you. If they are, maybe none of these things make sense for you. If you’re trying to do it on a limited budget, think about doing these three things to extend that budget.
What do you do to save money on date nights? What are your favorite go to activities for date night?
If you enjoyed reading this, we would love it if you would hit the share button and introduce us to your friends. You all are the reason we get to do this and we’re so appreciative of that! Please help us continue serving people by sharing us with your family and friends! Leave us a comment and let us know how this has impacted your life. It’s the little things that make me so happy to continue doing this, such as a like, comment or share! Have you subscribed to the page so new blogs will arrive in your email automatically? Go to our homepage to do so! Please and thank you!
~Matt & Kelsey