99 Date Ideas for a Dollar or Less

This book is written with the intent to inspire people, young and old, to discover the joy of dating! While the book is written primarily for teen-agers and young adults, it provides many ideas that would be suitable for adults who are in the dating scene or a for a married couple's date night. Studies have shown the benefits of a healthy dating life for a youth as they grow to maturity and eventually find a spouse. They have also stressed the value of having a regular date night with a spouse after marriage. The author suggests that married couples date at least weekly to continue "courting" one another and to keep the flame kindled.

It seems that dating has become a "lost art". While there be many reasons for this, the excuse that is used most often is, "I don't have any money." Economic forces have made this a real concern and not just an excuse. This book provides 99 fun and creative date ideas that will cost as little as $1 or less. It should be noted that some of the ideas assume you have items at your disposal already (for example, if you are going to eat a meal at home).

The purpose of dating is to create an environment where you can spend time with someone and get to know them on a deeper level. The good news is, you don't have to spend a lot of money to do that! It just requires a little bit of creativity. It is the hope of the author that you will try many, if not all, of the ideas shared here and that these ideas will help you develop your own ideas as well.

Many of the ideas can be combined with other ideas in the book to enrich the date. Some of the ideas require a level of thoughtful consideration of general safety and keeping the law. The author is not liable for any injuries or other problems that may result from you not using your brain! Most of the ideas in the book can also be used for activities, parties, and other get-togethers.

The book starts with a simple list of 99 ideas and is followed by a detailed description list. First skim through the list of 99 and find an idea that interests you. Then go to the detailed description and find out how to do it. Tweak the idea to fit your personality, culture, and circumstances and then go out and get dating!!!