Loose change date

A count of our loose change totals $17.80. It has been awhile since we have gone on a loose change date!

Loose change is something most people have at least some of laying around. Many people come home at the end of the day and empty their pockets or purse of the loose change. Some days there is more than other days but the pile slowly grows.
We like to go on what we call a loose change date. After counting up all our loose change we then plan what can be done with that amount of money.
Sometimes is only enough to go out for coffee or tea, an ice cream or maybe French fries. Other times we have enough to go thrift store shopping at one or more places. Finding bargains is always something we have a lot of fun doing.
Back when our children were just babies we did a thrift store date. We hit the jackpot and several nice outfits for the children as well as a few other items for them. The total for all items was under $5, just under the amount we had in change. We were patting ourselves on the back for doing so well. Then a problem came when we got in line to pay. The clerk did not want to take a large amount of pennies as payment for our purchases.
Standing there we were at a loss for what items to leave behind. It was too hard to part with any of the items we seen as treasures. It was a busy day at the shop and a line had formed behind us.
Then one person in line offered to buy our pennies. We do not know if he felt sorry for us or was just in a hurry. So we gave him the pennies and he gave us larger coins worth the equivalent in change. We made our purchases and left. He went home with a pocket full of pennies for his change collection.
It is always an adventure when going on a loose change date. Try coming up with your own challenge and have fun. Email us at the address below and tell us about your adventures.
During this down time in our economy we have to find ways to stretch our money, making it go further than we normally do. There are also no cost dates that can be just as fun as ones that can break the bank.
Go for a walk and tell your date what you most admire about them. Discuss what your dream vacation would look like if money were no object. Recall what your most favorite dates have been in the past. There are endless fun and uplifting topics to discuss while on a walk.
Dust off your old tennis rackets or borrow some from a friend. Play a few games at the public courts in town.
Spend and evening at home doing one of the following activities: play card or board games, put a puzzle together, or take turns reading a book out loud to each other. Enjoy each others company.
For more ideas see our March 28, 2008 blog on "Date your mate" and our July 13, 2007 blog on "Romance."