Dating on a budget

OK. You just set up a date for the weekend, but you're current strapped for cash for many reasons.  Food, rent, bills have to come first.  So what can you do?  First, stash aside 25% of your current paycheck ahead ot time.  It could be anywhere form $50 to $75.  What can you do with it?  I'll break the dividends down for you.  Using $10 per person for dining, $10 for transportation, $10 for souvenirs or gifts, and $10 for emergencies.  There are many place you and your date can go that cost little to none and still have fun.  City parks are great for picnics and free concerts, beaches are also also great if you're looking for fun activities in the summer.  Perhaps you invite your date over to your place for brunch, lunch or dinner, if you're have talent for cooking, you might want impress your date with your culinary skills.  If you and your date are into movies, pop some popcorn and enjoy the show.  There are social events that have free admission like festivals, street fairs and neighborhood block parties.  It's not about being cheap on a date, it's just a once in a blue moon thing, depending on how much cash you have.  The main point of it all is that you get to spend time with your date out of your busy schedule.  You don't need to splurge in you're low on cash.  Just impress your date with your time and company and both of you will have a good time.