In this economy saving pennies is essential. But, you can’t forget that keeping your relationship strong is just as important. Here are five ways you can help keep the sparks flying while preserving your pocketbook.

1. Massage Night
If you can’t get a babysitter, plan an ‘after the kids are asleep’ date. My favorite for this is a massage night. What you’ll need:
a. Candles
b. Massage Oil
c. Something sexy to wear
d. A bottle of wine
e. Soft music

Even before bedtime, you can prepare. Get the candles, massage oil and wine glasses set, the music queued and your sexy attire in a readily accessible location. Once you’re sure the kiddies are asleep, set the stage—light the candles and slip into your outfit, pour the wine and switch on the music. All that’s next is luring your lover to their massage.

2. Picnic and Concert in the Park
After a long winter, I can’t wait to get back outside, so the next date recommendation is an outdoor concert in the park:
a. Outdoor concerts can be found for free many times. A quick internet search for happenings in your area will provide some options.
b. Pack a romantic picnic dinner for two. If you need some advice on exactly what to pack, this piece from eHow has some good suggestions: How to Plan a Romantic Picnic.
c. After the concert, find a nice place to park and enjoy the night stars, and perhaps each other’s lips

3. Adult Game Night
This one is perfect for those times when the kids happen to be out of the house (at sleep-overs, Grandma & Grandpa’s, or if you’re a single mom like me, when they’re at their Dad’s). I call it ‘Adult Game Night:’
a. Pick your favorite adult game. If you don’t have any, here are a couple suggestions: Truth or Dare: A Game of Passion, The Sex Game: Kit
b. Put together some snacks and beverages for you and yours to partake in while playing.
c. Have fun and make sure to sleep in the next morning

4. Bowling or Billiards
How about bowling or billiards?
a. Bowling alleys are everywhere, from small to large, whatever your preference.
b. Or, if you prefer billiards, look online or in your local yellow pages for pool halls. Either option is very affordable.
c. Make sure to bring your competitive spirit to spice things up. I suggest there be a wager of sorts on the game, for example the loser will do a strip tease for the winner…

5. Lunch and a Museum
If you live near a metropolitan area, a museum visit is also great option.
a. If you’re unfamiliar with all of your options, get online and do a search. You’ll a wide variety of types and that some have free admission and some have nominal fees.
b. Plan a quiet lunch followed by an afternoon alone with your sweetie browsing through a museum, it’s very relaxing.
c. Talk about what you’re seeing–a visit to some of the more erotic displays might bring up some interesting discussion.

Having a date night doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. But, it is important that date night, or some sort of adult alone time does occur. Happy parents project their mood onto their children. And we all want happy kids, right?

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