“Sizzlin’ Marriage on a Budget”

By: Amy Hannold, SavingCentsEveryday.blogspot.com

For Sizzlin’ Out on the Town:

Entertainment.com – Purchase an Entertainment book- now’s the time to get a great deal on a 2009 book (perhaps free), when you purchase a 2010 book. Entertainment books will pay for themselves after a date night or two (and when you also use it to save on groceries, dry-cleaning and a trip to the zoo..)

Restaurant.com – Dining Gift Certificates, at a fraction of the cost. Find your city on Restauarant.com and discover a new favorite dining escape. Purchase and print your gift certificate, from home, and then go out and enjoy. Frequent coupon codes, offered via their email updates net you a $25 gift certificate for as little as $2!

Visit the website of your local radio/TV Stations you may find they offer” Half-Price” Gift Certificate Deals – Dining, attractions and more!

Want to Create A Custom Date Night or Day-Out Adventure? Start with a little research. Internet or local libraries are a great source of where to go and what to do in your a

rea. In the Seattle are (and in many other cities), there are the “Best Places to Kiss” books, and similar which direct you to the best for your time and money. Ask around, look ar

ound and then plan something uniquely memorable.

Need More Sizzlin’ Inspiration?

Here’s what I found when I googled “Cheap Date Night”:

Redbook Magazine gives you many fun, affordable ideas:

http://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/advice/43-date-night-ideas-2

Focus on the Family offers ideas for “Keeping the Romance Alive”:

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/daily_living/keeping_romance_alive.aspx

RomanticLyrics.com offers their Romance on a Shoestring Ideas (and if you need a love poem, romantic song suggestion, or lyrics to a love song- they’re your website.):

http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/ros.shtml

So, now it’s your turn, 24/7 MOMS; tell us about your Sizzlin in Marriage ideas.