We’re talkin’ low budget! Just think—if you can get by with a $5 date, you can afford to go on ten times more dates than the next guy!

This first step is going to take some planning ahead, but then you’ll be set. You’re going to grow your own rose bush so that you don’t have to buy flowers for your dates.  We recommend Orchard Supply Hardware because we really like that they have a “Lifetime Plant Guarantee.” If your plant should turn brown and die, just go back to Osh with the receipt and the dead rosebush, and they’ll replace it. That’s just so dang nice of them.

  Pick a rose and present her with the frugal-floral and assure her it’ll be a date she’ll never forget. The evening begins at Costco. That’s right, Costco. You can get a high-end hotdog with all the necessary condiments and a large soda with free refills for $1.50! That’s dinner for two for a mere three bucks. Of course you do need a membership card to get in the door. If you don’t have one, perhaps you can borrow from a friend. Then head over to the Red Rock Coffee Shop for their Monday Night Open Mike. Admission is free, although you are obligated to purchase a drink—at least one! Sip very slowly. The performers are quite entertaining and if you get there by 6:30, you can put your name on the list to perform and amaze your date. And she will be amazed. Another frugal idea—check the events calendar at Books Inc for upcoming free talks by authors. Gee, you’re slick and frugal is so cool.

So you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary date? First—you’re going to make 3 phone calls to set everything up. Call Custom Fitness and make reservations for a private evening “Duet Session” workout. Don’t worry about your fitness level; they can accommodate everyone. Next make reservations to enjoy dinner at Café Mazeh after your workout. They’re the cutest little restaurant that specializes in unique dishes from around the world. The falafels are great, but the big secret is the Mount Everest Chicken. Also call Fleurty to order a bud vase of roses to be delivered to your table at Café Mazeh before you arrive. The restaurant is relaxed and beautiful, so your hip workout attire will be fine. We’re hoping that you actually have hip workout clothing and you weren’t really considering wearing those sweatpants, right? Good thinking… You’re going to score so many points for originality on this date!