10 Great Dates You Haven’t Thought Of Yet
Creative dates that will keep your relationship interesting.
Whip something up. Okay, so maybe the closest you usually get to the kitchen is watching the Food Network. But when you team up with a partner, cooking can be fun (and if the meal is disastrous, both parties get equal blame). Take a cooking class together to learn how to prepare a few dishes, and set up a second date to try them yourselves at home. No classes nearby? Collect a couple of recipes online or from a cookbook at the library, and prepare them together (grocery shopping included). You'll learn teamwork and, hopefully, eat a fantastic meal in the end. Easy Recipes For Every Day of The Week
Gamble a day away. Visit a nearby racetrack to watch the ponies run. For a few dollars, you'll gain all-day admission to the races, and you can bet on each race for as little as a buck. If you're not the gambling type, instead watch the horses in the stables as they're prepped for a race, grab lunch at the racetrack's restaurant that overlooks the action, or make friendly wagers between yourselves without betting any money (i.e., If No. 2 wins, I get a full-body massage later—with those stakes, no one loses!). Fun And Free: Gambling For Favors
Pick your own. Most seasons of the year allow for pick-your-own opportunities at local farms and orchards: In summer, select juicy peaches; in fall, peruse a pumpkin patch or apple orchard; during winter, check out a Christmas tree farm. Find a place in your area where you can pick your own fruits or vegetables and head out in casual clothes for laid-back fun. Or try the "civilized" version: Visit a local farmers market to select locally grown fruits and veggies at the peak of ripeness. Make a dish with the ingredients that night, and you've fashioned a full day of entertainment.
Get crafty. Organize a craft night on the cheap: Collect old, about-to-be-thrown-away magazines or children's books at the library (you can often buy them for a dime or a quarter apiece); scissors and some glue; and large sheets of firm paper or cardboard, and use the materials to make collages. Or, if you're more artistically inclined, break out the paints and brushes, pastels or colored pencils. Feeling spicier? Make them R-rated. With some basic supplies (check your local dollar store for deals), you can be creative and have fun while getting a little messy together. Fun And Free: Art Projects
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