If you are trying to stick to a budget and live frugally, having a regular date night might feel out of reach financially. When you take into account getting a babysitter (if you have kids), plus a meal out and maybe even dessert, it can really add up.
Over the years my husband and I have found the joys of doing at-home date nights and cooking something in our kitchen. Not only is this MUCH cheaper than eating at a restaurant, but we can pick whatever we want, and then we get to eat it in our comfy clothes at home while streaming movie (here are some movie ideas!).
I’ve come up with 20 frugal date night meal ideas. Some are more complicated than others, but all of them feel “fancy” and will taste delicious. Pair these meals with a salad kit or some roasted veggies and grab ice cream for dessert.
20 Frugal Date Night Meal Ideas
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp | Cafe Delites
Mushroom Risotto | Love and Lemons
Chicken and Sausage in Garlic Cream Sauce | Southern Savers
Pan Cooked Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce | Southern Savers
Tarte Cosmetics is offering a nice deal on a 7-piece custom beauty kit. Choose 6 full-size products and a bag for just $67 shipped!
Choose one product from each of the following categories:
- lips
- cheeks
- eyes
- complexion
- prep & set
- mascara
- cosmetics bag
You can also grab the popular Tarte Shape Tape for just $20 right now!
This offer is good through 9/21. Shipping is free.
Columbia is having a great sale! Choose from select styles and outfits and get an extra 5% off using code SAVENOW. This code is only applicable to select items.
You can also snag free shipping if you are a Greater Rewards Members (free to join)!
Deal Ideas:
Men’s Hunterdon™ Fleece Hoodie – $31.20 (reg. $65)
use code SAVENOW
Men’s Lake Aloha™ Half Zip Fleece Pullover – $21.59 (reg. $75)
use code SAVENOW
Shipping is free if you are a Greater Rewards Member (free to join). Sale lasts for a limited time only.
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Chicco is offering 20% off their car seats until 9/23! Choose from different sizes, colors and fits!
Discount is automatically applied at checkout and shipping is free!
Deal Ideas:
Fit2 Adapt Infant & Toddler Car Seat – $239.99 shipped (reg. $299.99)
OneFit ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat – $239.99 shipped (reg. $299.99)
MyFit Zip Harness + Booster Car Seat – $199.99 – $215.99 shipped (reg. $249.99 – $269.99)
Shipping is free! Sale ends 9/23.
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QVC is offering a this Keurig K-Slim+ Iced Coffee Maker for $69.98 (reg. $79). New customers can get an additional $30 off to make your final price $39.98!
We never see a Keurig at this low price these days. To get the $30 discount, enter code NEWQVC30 at checkout. There are two colors to choose from, blue or grey.
Make yourself a hot or ice brewed coffee in minutes. Select 8, 10, or 12 ounces for your ideal cup size.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping adds $7.50.
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Get ready for all the coupons coming in the 09/24 newspaper! See the Sunday insert preview list for 9/24 below. Look for up to two (2) inserts in your paper this weekend.
Be on the lookout for:
(1) Save, and
(1) SmartSource inserts this weekend.
Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview. Check back next Wednesday to get the exact list of what came out in your area.
Look at the 2023 Coupon Insert Schedule if you are curious about projected future dates.
Save 09/24
$1 off Abreva product (exp 10/8)
$3 off Advil PM product 40-ct+, or any children’s item (exp 10/8)
$1.50 off Advil product, 18-ct+ (exp 10/15)
$3 off Advil product, 72-ct+ (exp 10/8)
$1 off Advil Respiratory product (exp 10/8)
.75/1 Aquafresh toothpaste, 4.6 oz+ (exp 10/23)
$1.50 off Aquafresh toothpaste, twin or triple pack (exp 10/23)
$3 off Aquaphor body product 1.75 oz+, or baby item, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$2 off Benefiber product (exp 10/24)
$4/2 Benefiber products (exp 10/24)
$1.75 off Breathe Right product (exp 11/25)
$4/2 Breathe Right products (exp 11/25)
$4 off Caltrate Calcium & Vitamin D3 supplement, 50-ct+ (exp 10/8)
$1 off Caress Body Wash product 20 oz+, excl 2-pk and bar soap (exp 10/7)
$2.50 off Cascade Platinum Plus product, excl trial (exp 10/7)
$3 off Centrum MultiGummies, 60-ct+ (exp 10/8)
$3 off Centrum tablets, 60-ct+ (exp 10/8)
$1/2 Dial Foaming Hand Washes, or 10 & 9.2 oz Gel Hand Soaps (exp 10/8)
$1 off Dial or Dial Men, Dial Kids, or Tone Body Wash, excl trial (exp 10/8)
$2 off Dove Beauty Bar, 6-ct+ (exp 10/7)
$2 off Dove Body Lotion (exp 10/7)
$1 off Dove Body Love cleansing product, excl Body Love Beauty Bars (exp 10/7)
$1 off Dove Body Wash 20 oz+, excl excl twin & trial (exp 10/7)
$2 off Dove deodorant stick, excl Clinical or Invisible Solid, and twin & trial (exp 10/7)
$2.50 off Dove dry spray deodorant, excl twin & trial (exp 10/7)
$4/2 Dove hair care product, excl Men+Care & trial (exp 10/7)
$4/2 Dove Men+Care product, excl trial (exp 10/7)
$3 off Eucerin Body product 5 oz+, or any baby item, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$3 off Eucerin Sun or Face product, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$5 off Flonase Nighttime pills, 36-ct (exp 10/1)
$3 off Flonase pills 36-48 ct, or sprays 60-72 ct (exp 10/8)
$6 off Flonase pills or spray, 96-ct+ (exp 10/1)
$3 off Genteal Tears or Naphcon-A eye drops (exp 11/3)
.50/1 Lindor Stick, 1.3 oz (exp 10/29)
.50/1 Lindt Classic Recipe Whole Hazelnut Stick, 1.2oz (exp 10/29)
$1 off Listerine Mouthwash 500 mL+, PocketPaks 72-ct+, or PocketMist 2-ct product (exp 10/14)
$2 off Nivea Body Lotion, In Shower Body Lotion, creme, or Soft item, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$2/2 Nivea Men Face or After Shave product, or (2) men’s shave items, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$2 off Nivea (exp 10/21)
$3/2 Nivea women or men body wash, excl trial (exp 10/21)
$2 off Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser product, excl trial (exp 10/7)
$5/2 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser products, excl trial (exp 10/7)
$5 off Olay Facial Moisturizer, Eyes or Serum product, excl Complete, Active Hydrating, Total Effects, Age Defying, Booster Serums & trial (exp 10/7)
$12/2 Olay Facial Moisturizer, Eyes or Serum products, excl Complete, Active Hydrating, Total Effects, Age Defying, Booster Serums & trial (exp 10/7)
$1.50 off Parodontax product (exp 10/24)
$2 off Polident product 84-ct+, or Pro Guard & Retainer products or brush (exp 10/24)
$4 off PreserVision product (exp 12/31)
$9/2 PreserVision product, 100-ct+ (exp 12/31)
$1.50 off Pronamel product (exp 10/24)
$1/3 Redpack tomato products, 14.5 oz+ (exp 10/31)
$1 off Robitussin product (exp 10/8)
$5 off RoC Multi Correxion, excl trial (exp 11/4)
$8/2 RoC products, excl trial (exp 11/4)
$3 off RoC Retinol Correxion, excl cleansers & trial (exp 11/4)
$1.57 off Scotties Facial Tissue, Multipack (exp 12/31)
.57/1 Scotties Facial Tissue, single box (exp 12/31)
$1.50 off Sensodyne product (exp 10/24)
$5 off Slow Mag MG product (exp 10/24)
$1.50 off Super Poligrip product 2.2 oz+ (exp 10/24)
$2.50 off Super Poligrip product, 2 or 3-ct (exp 10/24)
$6 off Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 mL twin pack (exp 11/3)
$3 off Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 mL+ (exp 11/3)
$1 off Theraflu product (exp 10/8)
$1/4 Tuttorosso tomato products, 14.5 oz + (exp 10/31)
$4/2 Vaseline lotion, 10 oz + (exp 10/7)
Smart Source 09/24
$3 off Lysol Air Sanitizer (exp 10/28)
$2 off Cetaphil product, excl 4 oz or less Daily Facial or Gentle Skin Cleanser, or Moisturizing Lotion or Cream; or single bars, 25-ct Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths, or Cetaphil Kits, Sheer Mineral or Baby items (exp 10/21)
$4 off Cetaphil Healthy Renew product (exp 10/21)
$6/2 Cetaphil products, excl 4 oz or less Daily Facial or Gentle Skin Cleanser, or Moisturizing Lotion or Cream; or single bars, 25-ct Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths, or Cetaphil Kits, Sheer Mineral or Baby items (exp 10/21)
Right now at Amazon, get a good deal on Finish Powerball dishwasher detergent! It’s on sale for $13.10, regularly $19.26!
Even better, Subscribe and Save to get it for $12.44 with 5% off or just $11.14 with 15% off!
This detergent is highly-rated and has a whopping 4.8 out of 5 stars with over 25,000 reviews!!
This deal is good for a limited time and prices can change at any time. Shipping is free for Prime members or on orders $25 and up.
Under Armour is offering shirts and shorts at 2 for $25 or get 3+ for just $10 each with code! Plus stack a code to get free shipping when you spend $50.
To get this offer, use the code SAVESEPT at checkout. Stack it with code FREESHIP50 to get free shipping with orders of $50+.
Mix and match any items or get the same style in different colors.
Deal Idea:
Buy:
(3) Men’s UA Baseline 10″ Shorts – $30 each
(3) Men’s UA Velocity V-neck Short Sleeve – $15.97 each (reg. $25)
each available in multiple colors
-Use code SAVESEPT
-Use code FREESHIP50
makes it $60 shipped!
This offer is good through 9/25.
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