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joeblack066
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Hi guys.....just wanted some ideas really! I've been in a relationship for just over 2 months. Although I am on top of my debts, ie making payments, all my monthly income is accounted for so I have nothing to spare for socialising. My OH understands that money is tight for me, so I was looking for some ideas for free/ very cheap things we could do? We only really get together on a Friday night, sometimes Saturday daytime, as I have an 11 year old and on a Friday she stays at her Grandma's. All we seem to do at the moment is sit and watch a DVD, which is ok, but any better ideas would be welcomed!!
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Picnics are cheap (even if they are in bed
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You could try cooking dinner together - make something neither of you knows how - follow the recipe and see what happens??
Dusk walks are also great - especially if you live near a river - you can see loads of interesting wildlife.
Or you could choose your favourite book and read it to her
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have a games evening - 'traditional' (ie Scrabble) or not traditional (I'll leave choices to your imagination!)"Stay Wonky":D
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Sign up for Martin's newsletter- there is usually an offer for a restaurant in there that is 2 for 1 or 25% off etc. Buy a cheap carryout for when you get back and don't drink while you are out0
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could u see each other on a wed? orange 241 cinema??DFW by 2010! :j Sig updated 29.07.09
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games night is a good one.
what about trying to find cheap theatre tickets on ebay? sell something and use the proceeds to buy tickets on there.0 -
Thanks for all your ideas guys! Am the girl actually (Meet Joe Black is my fave movie lol!!), but love the idea of reading together! Love all the ideas! Can't do the Orange Weds as have my DD on that day so wouldn't be a 'date', but I do Orange Wds with DD sometimes!. Seem to have sold evrything that isn't nailed down, but will def go for some of these ideas. Keep 'em coming!! Thx, Joe xx0
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