Running out of date ideas this summer?
Find out some affordable, yet fun and romantic date ideas from the
matchmakers at New Jersey Singles!
Click on the radio during the summer time and you will find no shortage
of songs dedicated to love and romance.
There is just something about the long hot days, short dresses, and flip
flops that sends love into overdrive this time of year. But just because you want to confess your
love to a new woman in your life, doesn't mean you need to break your bank
account to do it. With that in mind, the
matchmakers of New Jersey Singles have a few ideas for summer love on a
budget, and they're much better than just going to dinner and a movie.
Cheap Summer Date Ideas By New Jersey Singles
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1. Plan A Picnic
Everyone knows that going out to eat every weekend can get expensive
quickly. This summer, why not pack a
picnic instead? Grab a blanket, a few
pillows, and several candles to keep the insects at bay, and head out to a
secluded spot by a lake or a park in New Jersey. If you want to avoid the hassle of preparing
your own dinner and dessert, then why not lighten your tasks by taking a
pre-made angel food cake? Just chop up
some strawberries, bring a can of whipped cream, and two forks for a quick
strawberry shortcake dessert. Also, bring a bottle of champagne and two flutes to
cheers to the special occasion.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of the date to be between $8-20, depending on what you pack. And a little more if you go ahead and get
champagne.
2. Play A Little Racquetball
If you have never tried playing racquetball, then you're missing out on
a fun and pulse racing date idea.
Racquetball is a great summer activity.
Why? Because the courts are
usually in air conditioned, allowing you and your date to escape the heat of
the blazing New Jersey sun while still having tons of fun. Not to mention, high energy activities are
much better than sitting at home watching reruns of Breaking Bad. In fact, studies have shown that couples who
engage in physical activity together experience much more of a connection than
other couples who don't.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of the date to be under $10, depending on the cost to enter your
recreational center.
3. Rent A Jet Ski
A wild ride on a jet ski along the Jersey shore offers another heart
racing, bond creating activity for two.
And by adding small bikinis and swimsuits, you're creating a whole new
level of a skin to skin date. Jet ski
rentals can be costly, depending on where you go. But a great way to get around this would be
to invite another couple to share the fun and rental with. If you are able to split the cost between two
couples, you're total out of pocket expense will be more reasonable.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be around $75 if you're able to split the cost, or
around $150 if you go alone as a couple.
4. Go To A Farmer's Market
Farmer's markets are popping up everywhere in New Jersey, so there is a
good chance you and your date have one in your town. Spend a nice summer day walking through the
rows or fresh, local, and organic produce prior to making your purchase. Most farmer's markets and vendors allow you
to taste their products, giving you a fun way to experience new things
together. Once you've made your
purchases, take the fresh food home and spend the evening cooking for each
other. Chop carrots, zucchini, and
squash and saute them with organic olive oil and fresh garlic. Use those vegetables to top off some chicken
and serve it in a bowl for two.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be under $25 dollars.
Plus, you'll have some products left over for the remainder of the week.
5. Rent A Cabin
When things are starting to get more serious between you and your date,
it's time to go away for the weekend.
Unfortunately, hotels in New Jersey can get a little expensive and they
don't offer you anything you can't get at home, right? Well, maybe room service, but who needs that
when you can get away to the wilderness by yourselves? So instead of going to a regular hotel, why
not go to a cabin far away? They are
less expensive, yet they allow some privacy for you and your date to snuggle up
close around the campfire. Cabins also
give you access to nature's beauty, so you and your date can take the adventure
of going hiking or swimming.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be $200 for the weekend, depending on where you go.
6. Head Out For Ice-Cream
Spend your evening shopping at your favorite local mall, then cool down
with an ice-cream cone together.
Ice-cream and sundaes are always everyone's favorite summer treats, so
you know your date won't turn it down.
But don't under-estimate the power of going for a romantic walk while
eating your ice-cream. Walking with your
date has been shown to boost libido as well as sexual satisfaction, making it a
great excuse to end the date at home.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be between $5-8 dollars, depending on the ice-cream.
7. The Driving Range
Head out to your local driving range and engage in a little friendly
competition against each other. A
driving range costs a lot less than a professional golf course, and yet allows
you an opportunity to play with your date.
Laugh, tease, and play with each other on this fun date. And to end the date, look for a driving range
that offers beverages and food to satisfy your hunger after a day of driving
the balls.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be between $25-40, depending if you decide to get
snacks.
8. Make Breakfast In Bed
Breakfast is another great way to spend some quality time together and
will cost a lot less than a date night with dinner and a movie. A typical date night can cost you up to or
over $100, but a breakfast shouldn't set you back more than $15 or $20--And you
can save even more money by making breakfast in bed at home. And chances are you already have most of the
ingredients on hand, such as orange juice, coffee, fresh fruit, toast and
eggs. After all, who doesn't enjoy
breakfast in bed?
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be under under $20 since you probably already have
most everything on hand.
9. Head Out For An Outdoor Concert
What better way to spend some time together than heading to an outdoor
concert? Look for free or low cost
concerts offered in your town and head out there with your date. You can even pack a picnic for two.
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New Jersey Singles estimates
the cost of this date to be free, or perhaps a few bucks if the concert has a
small fare and you pick up snacks and drinks or pack a picnic lunch.
