I had to laugh last weekend when my husband and I were doing some grocery shopping and deal finding on our weekly date night. Why, was it so funny? Because we met two other couples at the store doing the same thing and it's not the first time we've seen them in the grocery aisle on a Friday night! We've even joked that we're dating them too, since we meet up almost every weekend at the store. I've decided that makes me a pretty cheap date - in a good way... mostly ;-) To me, saving money together with my hubby is a great time spent together. He pretends to enjoy it too, since it makes me so happy. Honestly, we've done "date night dealing" so much that I think he's actually used to it and has fun too.
I think it's really just about spending time together, regardless of the location, without the children, and talking about our random life stories. I love walking down the aisle pushing the cart together, his hand on mine, watching for clearance stickers in the Dairy aisle (his favorite grocery past time!). He helps me find products, carefully guards my coupons in his shirt pocket, and loads the cart - we work as a team. In our own savvy way, it brings us closer together and is our own version of romantic! That's not to say we don't sprinkle in dinner and a Redbox too, but I do love the time we spend together in the store. It's the perfect time to talk. No loud movie to whisper over, no play to remain silent for, just a great time to be in the moment.Some of you may think it's your version of a pathetic date night, but to me it's a great ending to a long week. And guess where we're going tonight? Yep! (I'll post some of my favorite fun/free date night ideas on Monday!)
ROLL CALL: Are a Date Night Dealer? If you've ever done date night at the store let me know by leaving a comment below! We'll start a date night support group ;p
