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Affordable Date Ideas

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Unfortunately money doesn’t grow on trees, so we’ve put together a guide for how to have a great date, without breaking the bank.

Go for lunch instead of dinner

Restaurants often offer lower prices for set menus during the day as it usually a quiet time for them. You can also get away with ordering less food at lunchtime, which cuts down on the cost of your date. › Continue reading

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Friday, April 26th, 2013 Date Ideas, Dating

A Bottle of Wine and a DVD

TV remote pointing at a TVFrom reading thousands of dating profiles, we have come to the conclusion that relaxing with a bottle of wine and a DVD is the nation’s favourite way to spend an evening. It’s also a good rainy day date idea (but certainly not for a first date).

If you’re inviting your newish date over for a bottle of wine and a DVD on the sofa, here’s our guide to choosing the best wine and DVD to impress them. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 Date Ideas, Dating, Profile Advice

Romantic Film Set Dates

From adaptions of Jane Austen novels to cheesy rom-coms, if your date enjoys romantic films then why not visit one of the locations of their favourite films? I’ve divided the film locations into regions, to help you to find a film set date in your area and snuck two cult TV series on to the end of this blog post for good measure. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 Date Ideas, Dating

Winter Wonderland Dates

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Winter wonderland dates

It’s nearly Christmas and there’s a chill in the air, so it’s time to think about where to take your date to embrace the seasonal weather. If it starts to rain again, please refer to my rainy day dates blog post instead.

Here’s some of the best ways to get into the festive spirit: › Continue reading

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Thursday, December 20th, 2012 Date Ideas, Dating

Autumn Date Ideas

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The leaves have turned brown and there’s a chill in the air, which as any ‘muddy’ person will know marks the start of the autumn dating season. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor date or a cosy fireplace, take a look at our ideas for autumn dates: › Continue reading

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Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 Dating

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