Dating On A Dime – Dessert Dates

How long has it been since  you and your “other half” were on a date? If you are like me you are  sitting there trying to remember. Has it been that long? Seems like  everyone is cutting back their spending and trying to save more. But it  is so important that we continue some things like spending quality time  with our significant other. Not only do we deserve it, we NEED it!

Madame Deals and Living on Love and Cents have teamed up to bring you Dating on a Dime. Go here to see the previous posts.

The time  has to come to admit that we often put the one we love most at the end  of our million mile long list. We make being in a relationship a chore  instead of a wonderful experience. I am trying to remind myself that I  am not only a mom but a wife. It is important to nurture your loved one  just like you do for your kids. I am taking a moment, a couple of bucks,  and some time to plan for a cheap date to bring them together to create  a memory that will last long after the date is over.

I have a favorite meal, it is called dessert. I have been known to order dessert  first so I do not fill up on the healthy stuff. I planned a date to go  to a wine bar and have a glass of wine and dessert. I had dessert and my  husband had a glass of wine. We sat outside and just watched the people  go by. We listened to the street musicians and we talked about way back  when. We had already eaten at home and our quick date allowed us to  spend less  for a babysitter, not stay out too late, and really focus on  one another. My husband asked if next time could he bring his own wine  which he wanted to buy at CVS. We will save etiquette rules for another  time because I am not sure if he was kidding or serious. We did however  have a nice night hand holding, laughing, and the best part was I got to  have my cake and eat it too.