Frugal Dating Tips For Any Relationship Status

Whether you're married, in a serious relationship, or 'surveying the landscape' we could all use some refreshers on ways to enjoy time with our romantic interests in a frugal and affordable way! On this episode we're exploring some of the costs we don't always consider, as well as some fresh ideas for inexpensive dates.

• The Frugal Friends Workbook! Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.
• TV Series: Wondering what to do for a low key date night at home? Start a TV Series. You’ll avoid the “what are we doing tonight?” question for at least a month! Avoid the cost of restaurants and the uncertainty of events by getting sucked into a TV series with 7+ seasons. You’ll have even more fun by choosing a series that has a spinoff! TV Series, because eventually you’re going to have to stop scrolling the Netflix homepage and just watch something.

• Beautifying yourself - link to make-up ep
• Transportation - link transport ep
• Time is money - and we give this up as we date our significant other!
• Intimate wear
• Dating apps
• Birth control

• Ummmm we all know movies at home are an option...so let's get to the good stuff..
• Build something together
• Find the best happy hour - make apps your meal
• Play ping pong (or tennis lol)
• Teach each other something….but be warned!
• Book club/read to each other
• Work out together
• Outdoor activities- check Groupon
• Breakfast date
• Talk about your future- Plan your financial goals
• Wash your cars

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• Jill - BEST = french town, yard sales, wineries
• Jen- BEST = our first date was the best
• Jill - WORST = learning to drive manual
• Jen- WORST = vacation in Bali