Was at the library downtown last week and heard a guy tell his date they had to skip their usual taco Tuesday because even the basic spots near the stadium charge $12 a plate now. That adds up fast when you add drinks and a tip. My takeaway is we started doing a rotating potluck with two other couples, each of us spends about $15 for a full spread and nobody feels broke. Anyone else switched to group cooking nights instead of eating out?
My girlfriend and I were broke last winter and wanted stuff to do besides sitting in her apartment. I found out the Philadelphia Museum of Art has a $20 membership tier for two people, and it gets you in free every single day. That's basically two movie tickets, but we've gone like 12 times since January for the same cost. We pack our own snacks and do the free Friday night events too. Anyone else found a local membership that pays for itself super fast?
We did it twice more since then. The second time we brought a blanket and sat on the grass instead of the tailgate. Third time we grabbed milkshakes after from the gas station that has the good soft serve. I think the trick is picking a spot that's not trying to be romantic, so you don't expect anything, and then anything good feels like a win. What's your version of this? A spot that's ugly or boring but secretly works for hanging out?