If you’re in a new relationship, have been dating for a while, or even if you’re married (especially if you’re married!), you need to find creative ways to be romantic. Flowers, candy, and spa gift certificates are all appreciated, but when your monthly budget is low, there’s no reason your romance should be out. There are lots of sweet and exciting ways to say I love you that cost very little or are completely free. During these tough economic times, you can use these 7 attractive ideas for dating and romance and still stay within your budget.

Create a getaway home:

Cost: Minimum Money, High Creativity

Do you want to get away but your budget does not allow you to cross the city? Travel the world from home. Go to the library and pull out some music CDs or play music online to set the mood. Where do you want to go tonight? Hawaii? South America? Italy? Free music can set the mood. Add some simple foods and you’re done.

Home camping:

Roast marshmallows in front of your fireplace. Turn off the lights and turn on some flashlights. Put the sleeping bags on the floor and just where you want.

French connection:

Serve cheeses, fruit and chocolates for dinner for less than it costs to dine out. Add a bottle of wine or sparkling cider and experience some French-style romance.

Use your imagination to bring the vacation of your dreams into your home with some simple recipes, music and accessories.

Go to a local sports game:

If you love sports but can’t afford tickets to NFL or college games and ESPN or Direct Ticket aren’t adding to the romance in your relationship, try a local high school sporting event. For five bucks or so you can enjoy a night out and experience the excitement of high school all over again.

Cheap plays, musicals, ballet and arts:

You don’t have to travel far or pay high prices to enjoy concerts, plays and arts. Check out area colleges and local performing arts centers that offer incredible talent at affordable prices.

Buy an entertainment book:

Entertainment books are $20.00-$35.00 and you can save hundreds on drinks, appetizers, buy one get one free meal and more. Swipe your entertainment card and credit card in one motion with the big one for big savings on a date night.

Here’s an example of the savings using a Houston Entertainment book:

My husband and I went to a Cuban restaurant and enjoyed sangria, traditional Cuban dishes, a Cuban band, and even free dance lessons for a total cost of $28.00 including tip.

If you need to add some romance that’s totally free, you’re not far behind. These simple and free ideas are all the rage in the romance department.

Let love take a walk:

Take a walk in a park or around a lake. Visit a reservoir or other nature trail, and don’t forget to hold hands. A walk offers a good time to talk, admire nature and each other. Consider it foreplay. The sunsets and the pure air are very romantic.

Leave a love note:

Often a love note can buy you more than a bank note. Not creative? Don’t worry. RomanceQuote.com has you covered with quotes from silly, sassy, ​​sexy to funny, for any occasion or time in your relationship. Leave a romantic next to a pillow or in a briefcase to say I love you and I’m thinking of you…and me…and later tonight.

A caress, a kiss, a hug, and of course, an email greeting card is always free, so there’s no excuse not to be open to romance, even when you need to keep your wallet closed.