FREE DATE NIGHT IDEAS - inspired by my kids
/When considering ways to get out, enjoy your relationship and have fun with your partner, it's easy to get caught up in the overall cost of the experience rather than the benefits it will bring. The sheer cost of food, gas, tickets, childcare (no joke!), admission, transportation, and other essentials or non-essentials can undoubtedly prevent anyone from investing in the essentials of dating your spouse or partner.
In my life of parenting 3 boys, I've experienced a few "money back guarantee" adventures with my kids that can easily play into great date nights that cost little to nothing.
Don't let the idea of finances hold you back from holding onto your relationship more tightly!
Scroll down and find a few that you loved doing as a child, then experience and share the joy!
Here you go!
- fly a kite
- make s'mores
- build a blanket fort
- play in the sprinkler
- play flash light tag at night
- have a staring contest
- wash the car
- race to the door
- find a 4-leaf clover
- go stargazing
- play tag
- play in the baby pool
- go for a lazy walk
- have a pj day
- search for animal tracks
- catch fireflies
- rent a movie from the library
- play in the rain
- lie in the grass
- play hide and go seek
- skip rocks
- swing high and jump off
- read stories to each other
- create an obstacle course
- nap :)
- build sand castles
- swing in a hammock together
- pick wildflowers
- jump in puddles
- look for shapes in the clouds
- climb trees
- make shadow puppets
- visit the pet store
- thumb wrestle
- feed the ducks
- host a neighborhood kickball game
- take a bubble bath
- water the plants
- tell ghost stories
- ride bikes
- camp out in the backyard
- water balloon fight
- go berry picking
- play catch
- do a puzzle
- play a board game
- go fishing
- water gun fight
- draw with sidewalk chalk
- visit a farm
