Saturday, January 17, 2026

65+ Frugal Date Night Ideas (FREE Printable List!) and more...

Some of our favorite date nights over the years cost almost nothing and are the ones we still talk about. That’s why I created this FREE printable with 65+ cheap and free date night ideas — to help you connect, laugh, and make memories without ...
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65+ Frugal Date Night Ideas (FREE Printable List!)

Some of our favorite date nights over the years cost almost nothing and are the ones we still talk about. That’s why I created this FREE printable with 65+ cheap and free date night ideas — to help you connect, laugh, and make memories without stress, complicated reservations, or a big budget.

One of the best things I said “yes” to in 2025 was spending more intentional time with Jesse. Most of our dates were simple. Many were very inexpensive or even free, but it was so special to prioritize more time for togetherness!

If you’d love to do the same with your special someone… but the budget feels tight, childcare is tricky, or you’re simply exhausted, we made a printable for you.

Download the FREE printable list of 65+ Frugal Date Night Ideas!

Crystal Paine smiles and holds up a free printable titled "65+ Frugal Date Night Ideas for Couples."

What You’ll Get

When you download the FREE Frugal Date Night Ideas printable, you’ll have:

  • 65+ simple, realistic date ideas
  • Options for staying in, getting out, or doing something spontaneous
  • Ideas that work whether you have a full evening or just 30 minutes after bedtime

No time-intensive planning. No expensive nights out. Just easy ideas you can actually follow through on.

And because I know Valentine’s Day can sometimes feel like pressure (spend more! plan more! do more!), I wanted to give you something that helps you slow down, laugh, and reconnect without the stress.

Because investing in your marriage doesn’t have to cost a lot.

How This Free Printable Works

  1. Download the FREE printable with 65+ frugal date ideas
  2. Keep it somewhere visible – the fridge, your planner, or even the car
  3. Pick one idea and go – no overthinking required

Use it for Valentine’s Day, weekly date nights, or whenever you need something fun to look forward to. You can circle your favorites, highlight seasonal ones, or even cut them into strips and draw one from a jar for a surprise date!

A printable PDF titled 65+ Date Night ideas for Couples lays on a wooden table beside white tulips.

This Freebie Will Help You:

  • Take the pressure off Valentine’s Day (no big budget required!)
  • Make space to talk, laugh, and reconnect — even (especially!) in busy seasons
  • Keep dates simple, doable, and fun
  • Try new experiences together and build memories without spending much

You can stay in with takeout and a board game, head out for a coffee date, take a sunset walk together, or more than 60 other ideas … you’ll always have another fun and easy idea ready!

Click Here to Download your FREE Frugal Date Ideas for Couples!

Want Valentine’s Plans Without the Price Tag? 

Grab this FREE printable with 65 low-cost and free date ideas — sweet, simple ways to enjoy time together all year long. 

   
 

Brigette’s $114 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 4!

Aldi

1-lb pkg Bacon – $4.45

1 jug Canola Oil – $3.09

1 16.9 oz jar Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – $7.25

1 box Crunchy Raisin Bran Granola – $2.69

1 box Honey Wheat Puffs – $2.29

2 dozen Eggs – $3.92

1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.98

1-lb pkg Bacon – $4.45

1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $3.29

1/2 gallon Oat Milk – $3.39

2 3-ct bags Multi-Colored Peppers – $4.78

1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.69

2 cans Green Beans – $1.50

1 bag Fresh French Green Beans – $2.29

1 3-lb bag Red Onions – $1.75

1 bag Spinach – $1.79

1 bag Organic Kale – $2.99

1 3-lb bag Carrots – $1.35

2 bags Classic Coleslaw – $3.78

1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.89

1 head Cauliflower – $2.89

1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.89

1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $2.66

1 large box Fruit Snacks – $3.99

1 bag Veggie Straws – $2.45

1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $3.99

1 jar Creamy Peanut Butter – $1.99

1 cvan Evaporated Milk – $0.95

1 pkg Cream Cheese – $1.45

2 pkgs Buns – $2.50

1 jar Chicken Bouillon – $1.79

Total: $93.16

Publix

2 Daiya Shredded Cheese – $5.49, used B1G1 Daiya Publix Digital Coupon plus received (2) $0.50/1 Daiya Ibotta Rebates – $1 Money Maker for 2 after Coupon and Rebates

2 bags Siete Chips – $5.49, plus received $0.50/2 Siete Chips Ibotta Rebate – $4.99 for 2 after Rebate

2 bags Quaker Rice Cakes – $2.79, received 2,000 points from Fetch ($2) – $0.79 for 2 after Rebate

4 pouches Chicken of the Sea Tuna – $4, plus received (4) $0.30/1 Chicken of the Sea Ibotta Rebates – $2.80 for 4 after Rebates

2 cans Pilllsbury Crescents – $2.79, used $1/2 Pillsbury Publix Digital Coupon – $1.79 for 2 after Coupon

1 box Special K Bars – $1.69, used $1/1 Printable – $0.69 after Coupon

2 jars Polaner All Fruit Jam – $4.45, received 300 points ($3) from Swagbucks – $1.45 for 2 after Rebate

2 jars Blue Diamond Nut Mix – $11.69, received (2) $4.50/1 Blue Diamond Nuts Ibotta Rebates – $2.69 for 2 after Rebates

1 box Siete Taco Shells – $2.89, received $1.50/1 Siete Taco Shells Ibotta Rebate – $1.49 after Rebate

1 Family-Size pkg Oreos – $2.94, received $0.50/1 Oreo Ibotta Rebate – $2.44 after Rebate

~ Received $5 Midweek Bonus from Ibotta

Total after Rebates and Coupons: $13.13

Walmart

1 Chomps Meat Stick – $2.56, received $2.56/1 Chomps Ibotta Rebate – FREE after Rebate

2 Jimmy Dean Sausage – $7.94, received 350 points ($3.50) from Swagbucks and $1.50 back from Checkout51 – $2.94 for 2 after Rebates

2 Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage – $7.52, received 300 points ($3) from Swagbucks and $1.80 back from Checkout51 – $2.72 for 2 after Rebates

1 International Delight Pumpkin Cold Foam, reduced – $1.50

2 boxes Yoggies – $12.96, received 500 points ($5) from Swagbucks, (2)  $1.60/1 Yoggies back from Checkout51 and 3,473 points from Merryfield ($3.47) – $1.29 for 2 after Rebates

Total after Coupons and Rebates – $8.45

Grocery Total for the Week: $114.74

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Oatmeal, Boiled Eggs, Pancakes

Lunches

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Sliced Peppers, Apples, Veggie Straws x 2

PB & J on Buns, Chips, Grapes, Carrots, Yoggies x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Zuppa Toscana, Easy Homemade Breadsticks

Egg Roll in a Bowl, Rice

Hamburger Vegetable Soup (using ground venison) with Shredded Cheese, Biscuits

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Broccoli

Lentil Soup, World’s Easiest Cornbread

Baked Potato Bar

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad

   
 
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