Cheap Date Ideas for Teens

Being broke sucks. You have a job to earn a little cash, you get allowance, but really, how much can you possibly make flipping burgers and picking up around the house? If you're lucky enough to have a boyfriend or girlfriend, you know dates can get expensive: the cost of movie tickets, flowers, and jewelry tend to add up after a while. If you want to show your significant other a great time without spending what little money you've saved, you need to plan some cheap dates that don't make you seem "cheap". Here are a few fun ones to try:

Beach Date: What's more romantic than a day at the beach with your lover? All you need is a beach blanket, soda, and pizza, and you got yourself an inexpensive date that's casual and relaxing. You'll be able to hang out with your boy/girlfriend in minimal clothing all day long, and you two can really connect while splashing around in the waves or laying in the warm sun. To make this experience more romantic, stick around past sunset and have a bonfire for two when the stars come out. Some of the best "beach date" locations include Hawaii, SoCal, and Florida.

Movie Night: Everyone knows going on a movie date can set you back $20 bucks or more after tickets, snacks, and drinks are bought. You can have a more intimate movie experience that's just as fun as the theater when you invite your date over for a home movie night. Download, borrow, or rent a newly released movie or two, pop some microwave popcorn, and cuddle up on the couch with your lover for a night of fun movie thrills. Netflix.com has some pretty cheap rental plans, as do local movie rentals.