Nurture your marriage by planning regular dates with your husband. Here are 10 ways to have a date on a limited budget.

1. Go to a dollar theater- if you have one in your city.

2. Put the children to bed early and give each other an all over body massage using warm body oil or lotion.

3. Have a picnic in the park. Put down a blanket and after you eat you can lie on the ground and watch the clouds.

4. Rent a movie or two to watch, as you eat buttered popcorn just like in the theater.

5. Plan a camping trip. If your children are going with you, you may want to provide them with their own tent so you can enjoy some privacy.

6. Put your children at a sitter’s house for the night and have a romantic date at home. Get dressed up and enjoy a candlelight dinner.

7. Play a board game- preferably one for couples.

8. Change the look and feel of your bedroom by using different colored light bulbs, candles, flowers, and extra pillows on the bed. Wear a negligee he has not seen you in lately and see where it leads.

9. Go to a free music concert or festival.

10. Pack a lunch and go for a bike ride. When you get tired, stop and have a picnic.

You can have fun in your relationship even when you don’t have the money to go on expensive dates. Keeping your marriage strong will help you have a healthier perspective on life and your financial situation will not seem as overwhelming.