Valentine's Day is here. Some of us are excited, the others are going to sit back and watch yall flourish on social media. In order to flourish and be great on this Valentine's Day, you may think that you need to have major coins. Nope, not true at all. There are lots of great cheap dates that can impress bae and make sure you make it to next year's most coveted day of love. Here are 7 great cheap dates that should get you through. No worries about if it doesn't happen on V-day. Even though it's on a Tuesday this year, the weekend after is still within the window of celebration. Let's dive into them:
1. Arts and crafts are your friends
Remember when you were in middle school and had absolutely nothing but Crayola and printer paper that you took from the classroom printer? Well, now you're an adult who can splurge on real markers and nicer paper. The options are endless. You can make a coupon book for him or her. The coupons can be redeemable for just about anything. (Gonna keep this PG) Here are a few ideas for what to put on those coupons: Dinner for two at your favorite restaurant, 30-minute massage, Cuddle session. My favorite is the "Free Wish" coupon, you can get creative and a little steamy with it. To take it up a notch, make a date out of it. Spend the quality time with each other while crafting a gift for one another. It'll truly be a surprise at the end when you see all that your bae wants to do to and for you.
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Brunch to us is what Bobby Brown was to New Edition, we just can't live without it. Breakfast in bed is cute, but why not setting up your own brunch at home. If you don't know how to cook, no worries. Panera now delivers and Pinterest has an endless number of recipes that are easy to follow. So pull out the champagne and orange juice for an amazing mimosa, cute meal, and great brunch date for you and bae.
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3. Liquor and culture all at once
Paint and Sip is not just something to do with your girls while engaging in adult beverages. There's nothing wrong with bringing your bae along to try something new. You gotta change it up so bae doest change you up. Places like Muse Paint bar hold several different sessions during the week and this week you and bae can get in on it for under $100. PLUS a little bird told me that Muse and others can be found on Groupon. I'm all for saving a coin. ( I would say try painting at home but who has time to clean up the paint? And what happens if it gets into the carpet? There goes your security deposit.)
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4. Escape with bae
How much fun would it be to escape with bae?!?! Since we don't have a private jet or Delta sky miles stacked up, let's start by escaping out of a room first. This is the ultimate test to see just how well you work together. Escape Room locks you and your bae into a themed room where you have to work together to escape. The themes vary from Sherlock Homes to Titanic and then there's the scary Jason theme. You can even make it a double date and invite another couple. Best of all, this can be done for under $100 and you might get lucky and find a Groupon for it as well. On the other hand, being stuck in a room with bae can go really good or…
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5. Touch my body
If you can't afford to send your significant other to the spa or drop the big bucks for a couple's massage, there is still hope. You can bring the spa home. Stores like Bath and Body Works already have a large selection of items to help make this possible. Figure out just what bae needs. Is it stress relief? Help with sleep? Feeling a little sensual? They have something for all of that and if you catch it quick enough, you can catch the $10 off coupon they're currently offering for use online and in stores. Nothing says I love you more than feeling just how much your lover loves you. Get to touching folks! ( Baby Oil and Shea Butter works too)
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6. Meet me on the track!
Competition is healthy. So if you're into competing with bae and want to take them on a fun-filled date, try go-karting. The prize at the end is up to you guys to decide. ( Keeping it PG) Go Karting is a quick break from the world and brings you back to your childhood. Most importantly, if you are always arguing over who the better driver is, this is your chance to prove that it's you. On your mark, get set, Go!
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7. If all else fails, there's the museum
If you have absolutely nothing but gas money or a metro card, then this is the perfect date idea for you. If you live in a city like D.C., museums are everywhere and they are free. In cities like Baltimore, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum charges only $8 for admission. The date is less than $20 and allows you and bae to explore exhibits while spending quality time together. If photos are allowed, it also gives you a chance to capture candid moments of bae on your smartphone and put them into a collage to give to them later. It's a two for one date and its under $20.
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Go forth and flourish love birds!
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