Romantic Recycling

We all need to recycle, the planet needs it and it only benefits us. Here is a romantic way to make recycling a major part of your relationship. Put a fine system on things that could be recycled that your partner throws away. Make a chart with a gradual punishment scale for each time they throw something away that could be recycled. Say the first time you catch them they have to give you a foot massage that evening. On the second violation they have to go out and pick up all the trash along the road of your house. You can also put thing into the punishments that might be a little to your advantage. You could say the third instance they have to perform a sexual favor on you of your not their choice. Soon you both will be like the recycling police watching the trash can like a hawk because not only will you be saving the earth but you might also be getting a reward yourself.

Movie Night

We all know how expensive going to the movies are, yet we have engrained in our memory that going to the movies is an excellent date. What do you do when you don't have thirty or forty buck to plop down for two tickets and popcorn and drinks? Well you turn you living room into a movie theater. Go out and rent a movie for about five bucks and then turn the seats in your living room towards the television. Purchase some snacks and drinks at your local discount store and then invite you date to an evening at the movies. You can make a ticket to give them if you really want the great effect. Not only can you do this for less than half the cost but you can also get a little privacy. This way if you want to make out during the movie you don't have to worry about people watching the two of you make out. By turning out the lights and facing the television you will have the exact feel you do in the movies and if you have surround sound well then it might even be a little better. You can also pause the movie for when you have to go to the bathroom or get some more snacks. So make tonight a night of going in to the movies.

Hanging out at home!

During this time of economic turmoil, more and more people are having to rethink what they do for dates and recreation. Remember when you were teenagers and you would just hang out at someones house! You would pick someone who's parents weren't home and just lay around watching television and acting stupid. Well why not bring back the feeling. You can save a lot of money by doing this. You could rent some movies, purchase some snacks and bring home some booze. All of the things you might do on a night out. Invite some friends over and have a little movie party or play a board game together. Just spend the evening hanging out having a few drinks and getting into some great conversations.

Maybe you want the evening to just be the two of you. Again just like when you were teenagers you can spend the night making out or watching a movie, or both. I love just sitting and debating things with my partner. I feel it brings us closer even if we disagree on things. Now think of all the money you will be saving and you still get all the things you would on a date. Good conversation, fun, entertainment, and maybe even sex, for a fraction of the cost of the traditional date.

Brown Bag it!

There is no doubt in this time that finances are tough. We all need to squeeze as much as we can out of our fund. One thing that can save you a lot of money is to brown bag it or take your lunch to work. You might be thinking at this point, "How is taking your lunch to work, romantic?" Well it's not but wouldn't you rather use that cash to take your partner to dinner or to buy them a great present? Let your partner know that you are trying to save up for a trip or something special for the two of you and I am sure they will help you pack your lunch a time or two. Depending on where you live not purchasing lunch out could save you as much as seven or eight dollars a day. Start adding that up and see how quickly you might get to the cruise. Another benefit is that you can eat a little more healthy and not as much. Not only are you saving for something special for you and your sweety but you are also improving your health and possibly losing some weight. Now when people make fun of you at work and ask if you mom packed your lunch, don't get mad, just think of them when you are enjoying your reward.

Here is your ration of kisses.

Today we are going to work on a little self control. I want you and your partner to ration out your kisses. Pick a number at the start of the day and that is all the times you are allowed to kissed during the day. Make it a realistic number say 25 or so. Then count them every time you give each other a peck. You might be surprised how many times a day you kiss. To make this exercise work you have to stick to the number don't decide later you need to add. Start out slow and make sure you are both on the same page. See how many you can save until the end of the night. If you are good you might have several saved for the end of the night if this happens, neither of you can go to sleep until all the kisses are used. This might lead to some other nightly activities. It is cute and fun to do and only the two of you know you are playing this little game.

If you don't think you kiss enough you can do this exercise in reverse and set a number of kisses to achieve during the day. Which could be just as fun. Try it and let me know what you think and what numbers you are comfortable with.

Pucker up for the team.