When was the last time you went on a date with your significant other? My husband and I only go out every few months or so, but we have decided that we need to have Date Night at least once per month. Between the cost of dinner and a babysitter, that’s a lot of money to spend for a few hours together!
My weekly Date Night on a Budget post will bring you tips on how to save money on your date while still being able to spend quality time together.
1. Use your friends as babysitters! This is my biggest money-saving tip. Do you have friends with children? Work out a plan where you swap Date Night weekends. One night your friends watch your kids, the next weekend you watch their kids! Not only does this completely negate the need for a babysitter, but your kids will have a fun time too because they’ll get to spend a few hours with their friends!
2. Go out to lunch. Almost every restaurant has a lunch menu and the prices are always cheaper then at dinner.
3. In the mood for a movie? Go to a matinee! My husband and I only went to matinees while we were very poor, newly married college students. There was no way we could afford to pay $8-$10 each just to see a movie. Matinees are usually only $5-$6, plus movies are rarely sold out!
Here are some restaurant coupons that are currently available:
Chili’s: Free Chips & Queso when you sign up for the Chili’s Email Club. Coupon here
Macaroni Grill: $5 off any (2) entrees when you sign up for the Macaroni Grill Email Club. Coupon here
Damon’s Grill: Buy 1 entree, get $10 off purchase of 2nd entree when you sign up for the Damon’s Grill Club here
Outback Steakhouse: FREE appetizer when you sign up for My Outback Rewards here
Back Yard Burger – FREE burger or grilled chicken sandwich when you sign up for their eClub
Ted’s Montana Grill – $5 off $15 purchase (exp 9/19). Coupon here
Smokey Bones – $10 off $25 purchase (exp 9/11). Coupon here
Red Lobster – $3 off any 2 Lunch Entrees or $4 off any 2 Dinner Entrees (exp 9/28). Coupon here
Buca di Beppo – $10 off $20 purchase (exp 9/12). Coupon here



























