By Kathryn Nickell
Dating in the age of inflation may be challenging, but that doesn’t mean your love life should suffer. It’s time to get creative with wallet-friendly date night activities.
Get outside together and go sledding! Many local parks with great sledding hills are available in the Tri-Cities: Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, City Forest in Midland, and Hoyt Park in Saginaw. Warm up afterward with a hot chocolate.
Movie ticket costs are rising, but if you’re a fan of a classic movie date, there is still a budget-friendly option. Every Tuesday, all movie tickets cost $5 at Quality 10 in Saginaw and $6 at NCG Cinemas in Midland for both matinee and evening shows.
Suppose you are interested in an artistic date. In that case, Painterly Pottery in Bay City offers “Ten Buck Tuesday” every Tuesday that allows you to choose a featured pottery item, head to the color bar and choose from over 80 glaze colors, find a comfortable seat for you and your date, and start painting! The $10 includes all materials, studio time, and artwork processing.
A dinner date might be hard to afford nowadays, but The Taste of Midland and The Taste of Bay City have got you covered! Tacos are only $1 every Tuesday in Midland and every Wednesday in Bay City’s location.
Try cooking a new recipe using only ingredients you have at home. Create a contest to see who can decorate the best cookies. Go ice skating together at a local park. Or volunteer at a humane society or food bank.
Your love might not cost a thing, but thanks to inflation, dates sure do. But don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to spend one-on-one time together in a budget-friendly way.
