4 Fun Dates for Under $20
- Brian Page
- May 7
- 2 min read
Research shows that happiness is often born by spending money on experiences, not possessions; and using money with friends, not alone.
Here are five frugal and fun date ideas for under $20.
1. Ice-cream Bar
You can also make a DIY ice cream bar at your house! Go to your local grocery store and pick out your favorite flavors of ice cream. Don't forget to grab toppings as well! My favorites include hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, and M&M's.
2. Make Homemade Pizza
Go to your local grocery store and pick up all the ingredients for a pizza! Make sure to grab the dough, tomato sauce (or whatever sauce you prefer), mozzarella cheese, and any toppings you would like to add. By making the pizza yourselves, you can engage in the activity you're doing together and the conversations you're having.
3. Movie Night at Home
Plan a movie night with your significant other at home! Go to your local grocery store and pick up popcorn, drinks, and candy. Set up a bunch of pillows and blankets at your house. Then rent, buy, or stream the movie you want to watch at your house. Enjoy!
4. Go Thrifting!
Go to your local thrift shops and try thrift outfits to wear together, which is a super fun activity because you get to be creative with one another when shopping. Here are five ways to make a thrifting date more fun and adventurous!
Thrift a film and pick a movie night together.
Make a scavenger hunt list. Search Goodwill and thrift away!
Find outfits for one another for a later date. Pick a them or decade and shop.
Game night! Thrift a game or puzzle.
Set a budget or time limit to thrieft each other the coolest or weirdest gift.
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Citations
Caprariello, P. A., & Reis, H. T. (2013). To do, to have, or to share? Valuing experiences over material possessions depends on the involvement of others. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(2), 199–215.https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030953
Lowery, G. (2010, March 31). Cornell Chronicle. Glee from Buying Objects Wanes, While Joy of Buying Experiences Keeps Growing. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2010/03/study-shows-experiences-are-better-possessions.
