Between the cost of groceries, rent and other bills, finding some extra cash to have a cute date night with your partner can be a bit of a struggle these days, but thankfully, Dollarama has you covered if you get creative.
People might generally think of Dollarama or dollar stores as places to pick up cheap food items, crafts and party supplies, or various bits and bobs that you don't want to shell out big bucks on at other stores, but there's actually quite a few activities you can find at the Candian retailer that'll help you spend some quality time with your significant other.
Take a look at some of the options below that'll keep you occupied and entertained without breaking the bank.
Trivial Pursuit — Friends
Trivial Pursuit — Friends, $5 at Dollarama in Toronto.
Instead of rewatching Friends for the umpteenth time, why not quiz each other on your knowledge of the iconic show and see who emerges victorious?
This travel-edition of Trivial Pursuit has 600 questions based on the show and will likely have someone screaming "Pivot!" or "We were on a break!" once or twice.
If you can remember all of the lyrics to "Smelly Cat" and feel like getting competitive, this one might be for you!
Price: $5.00
Picture Etch — Amazing Mandalas
Picture Etch — Amazing Mandalas, $4 at Dollarama in Toronto.
If you have more of an artistic side, it might be nice to work with your partner on a relaxing piece of art. You can take turns deciding which parts you want to etch out to reveal the colour beneath, or buy two books and compare how you both would tackle the same mandala.
A perfect way to keep your hands busy while spending some quality time together.
Price: $4.00
Photo Garland
Photo Garland, $1.25 from Dollarama.a
Reminiscing over old romantic memories is a super cute way to spend date night, and going through some of your favourite pictures is a perfect way to do that.
Together, you can pick out your favourite snaps of each other or moments you've spent together and decide which ones are worth stringing up and framing in this cute garland.
You can also grab craft supplies like stickers and glitter to decorate the paper frames!
Price: $1.50
Light Cord with Clips
Light Cord with Clips, $4.25 from Dollarama in Toronto.
Or, if you have more than six pictures you want to highlight, you can pick up this 15-foot strand of 40 LED lights with 16 removable clips.
You can hang a picture from each clip, or mementos from your relationship like anniversary cards, movie and concert tickets or any other bits and bobs that are special to the two of you.
Price: $4.25
1000 Piece Puzzle
1000 Piece Puzzle, $4.75 from Dollarama in Toronto.
There's nothing like a good old-fashioned puzzle to bring you together for some quality time!
With 1000 pieces, this lemonade stand is going to take you both a few hours to put together, so grab some snacks (a cheap charcuterie board, perhaps?), put on your favourite podcast, light a few candles and get ready to work together to finish the puzzle.
Price: $4.75
A 2024 Calendar
A 2024 Calendar.
Filling out a 2024 calendar might not be the most romantic date night idea, but pencilling in those important dates together will surely save you a world of pain in the future when you don't forget your mother-in-law's birthday, your anniversary or that very important milestone that you're definitely supposed to remember.
Plan together now, save each other some grief in the future!
Price: $2.00
A 3D Wooden Puzzle
A 3D Wooden Puzzle, $4.75 from Dollarama in Toronto.
Or if you want to try out a different kind of puzzle, give this 3D wooden puzzle of a unicorn a shot.
You'll have to work together to figure out how the pieces fit together and then you can dream up a fun backstory for your new magical houseguest while you paint him/her whatever colour you please.
Price: $4.75
Word Puzzles
Word Puzzles, $1.75 from Dollarama in Toronto.
Who said date night has to be fancy? Grab yourself this word search, get cozy under a blanket together and spend some time searching for the answers together.
Price: $1.75
Schitt's Creek game
Schitt's Creek game, $5 from Dollarama in Toronto.
If you're in a relationship with more than one or two people, or you like to celebrate date night with another couple, this Schitt's Creek game is sure to have someone screaming, "Ew, David!" at some point.
Everyone is given a prompt, such as, "Things... you would like to know about Moira," and be prepared to laugh at some of the responses your competition comes up with, because don't we all want to know what Moira really thinks folding in the cheese means?
Keep it clean or get a little naughty with it — the choice is in your hands!
Price: $5
While you're enjoying an affordable date night in with your partner, you might want to stock up on snacks and wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, if that's your preference!
If you're looking to make a charcuterie board on a budget, take a look at this simple way to make a stunning spread for roughly $17.
And if you want to pair that with some vino, there are plenty of budget white wines at the LCBO that are surprisingly tasty given their price point, and there's one under $10 that genuinely tastes delicious.
However, if you're going dry (or damp) in 2024, there are so many delicious non-alcoholic wines, beers and mocktails out there, many of which you can find at Canada's grocery stores — and some which genuinely taste like their boozy counterpart, minus the actual booze.
Happy date night!
These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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