Sometimes you just need a break from cooking, but can’t spend the money to go out. Our solution: split take out. We have found this works best with Mexican and Chinese restaurants. You order one dinner size entree and split it. If you don’t think it will be enough food, you can add on a […]
Get ready to eat your way through Frugal Date Friday! We are going to have a Progressive Dinner. This is a really fun way to spend time with friends. You can pick as many couples as you would like to join you, but having 3-4 families is ideal. The Progressive Dinner will have (4) courses: […]
This week for Frugal Date Friday we are going to state a new TV Series! Pick a series and start watching. It can be hard for us to find something we both like, but some popular options are: Downton Abbey Friday Night Lights North & South Sherlock Mythbusters White Collar Magnum Pi This is a […]
This Frugal Date Friday is all about giving others the gift of dates! This a great idea for a wedding gift or even a gift for your spouse. When planning the dates, be sure to take into consideration the interests, lifestyle, and time limitations of the couple. For example, if they have four kids, you […]
Frugal Date Friday this week is a hoot! We are going to spend the evening laughing. Grab a laptop and find comedians and funny videos to watch on YouTube. Note: many comedians are not family friendly, so you’ll probably want to do some research ahead of time. This is a great date after a long […]
We are going back in time for Frugal Date Friday! Spend a night cuddled up watching movies from the 80’s. Some Favorites: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off The Breakfast Club Pretty In Pink Back To The Future The Goonies You can stream movies from Netflix or Amazon. You can also look for movies at your local […]
This Frugal Date Friday requires no babysitter, very little planning, and you don’t even have to get out of bed! We are having breakfast in bed. Set an alarm to get up before the kids. You can pack a small ice chest with orange juice, fruit, and muffins. You can put it in the room […]
This Frugal Date Friday is for the birds! We are going to go bird watching. Now, if you have never done this before, it may seem lame or borning. Once you do it though, you’ll see how much fun it is. Birds are amazing creatures. A quote from my husband, “It is quite an experience […]
School is going to start back before you know it, so for Frugal Date Friday we’re taking a a Family Day Trip! You can pick any place that you haven’t been this summer. Some fun spots: the beach, a national park, a zoo or museum in another city, or even an amusement park (not so […]
