5 Fun and Free Activities for You and Your Partner

When my husband and I first met, we had the tendency to spend a lot of money on our outings. We used to go to restaurants, pubs, to the movies... Our activities were mainly centered on eating food (lots of fats ;) ) and spending money.

This has drastically changed during the last two years. We decided to get fit and started a diet. At the same time, we switched to more budget-friendly activities. Don't worry, my blog does not include sports! i am not a sports fan, i only work out to stay fit. 

So here are my 5 tips on how to spend a fun weekend that will not cost you a lot and will keep you in good shape:

1- Try a new Recipe

There are tons of blogs and books out there about cooking, where you can see in details how to prepare a meal with images, videos and measurements.

But what is more fun, is to try them with your partner. I recently tried a healthy recipe of banana pancakes, that only consists of 2 ingredients. Can you imagine? Only 2 ingredients! We woke up last Sunday and did the pancakes together, it was so fun. At the same time, it is super healthy (around 50 calories each pancake) and it costs Nothing!!

2- Spa day at home

Taking care of yourself is not only very important for your confidence and well-being, but is also very fun when you and your partner do it together. 

With 2 or 3 ingredients from your fridge, you can do a face mask, hair mask, or even a scrub. Imagine your husband with a yogurt and honey mask on his face! Hilarious! You can also prepare a relaxing bath with candles and scents. This will lift your spirits instantly.

3- Walking in nature

I am not talking about hiking, sweating and long distance walks, even though this could also be a good activity. But what i truly mean is a walk where you can deep breathe, feel the breeze, watch the sunset, and take a break under a tree or near the river. You can also pack a light snack or a light beer. And like i have said before, together is better!

4- Photo-shooting

Photo-shooting can be done anytime and anywhere. You can go on a road-trip, stop somewhere where the scenery is nice and take photos. You can also prepare a setting at home, in the living room, at the balcony... You do not even need a professional camera, your smart phone is fine. You can then edit the photos, there are plenty of photo editing apps for free. We usually check online for funny couple photography ideas. This a great way to spend nice times together, for FREE!

5- Volunteering

Nothing feels better than helping someone in need. If you want to spend some quality time, look around for volunteering activities and participate. You can spend a day with orphans, cook for elderly people, or donate clothes that you do not need anymore...

As they say, the secret of happiness is in giving.