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I just wrapped up a fabulous, relaxing and fun weekend. After several consecutive weekends of home renovation projects, my wife and I decided to take a weekend to just have fun. Since we are always trying to save money, we did some great free stuff. Here are a few ideas to help you enjoy a “cheap date.”

1. Scan the local arts calendar. We attended a free violin concert at a local college on Saturday night. It was a great way to soak in some culture without losing any money.

2. Rent a free DVD. Every couple of weeks or so I scan our local library’s online catalog for new DVD’s. With a couple of clicks I can rent new releases for free. This is a great alternative to spending $20 or so at the theater. Another place to get your hands on free movies is Hulu.com. They’ve got hundreds of movies and TV shows for free.

3. Take a hike. Another thing we did this past weekend was go for a trail run at a nearby state park. We ended up getting a little lost which just added to the adventure.

4. Cook something new. Try making something new in your own kitchen. Try rolling sushi or making the perfect creme brulee, but make sure you do it together.

5. Go out to eat. Check out one of your favorite restaurants. But instead of getting an entire meal, just go for the best part– dessert!

6. Look out for free admission. Entry into museums can be expensive. But this coming weekend, admission to over 70 museums across the country will be completely free for Bank of America card holders. It happens on the first weekend of every month.