Men are hard to buy for. They just are. Perhaps with the exception of the avid fisherman who will predictably be delighted to death at the sight of a new lure each and every birthday/gift-giving occasion.
But for those of us whose significant others don’t fish, here’s a quick and easy idea for you to whip up for you guy:
The $2 Date Bowl
Inspired by The Dating Divas, I made my husband his own bowl for Christmas, and he sure has enjoyed it 
. All I did was print off several date ideas (maybe 10 or 12) that cost roughly around $2 each onto a piece of computer paper. Then I cut each date idea into a strip, rolled it up with two $1 bills, and tied it with a ribbon. That way, whenever hubby is in the mood for a fun little surprise, all he has to do is pick a scroll, unwrap it, and we both get to enjoy whatever activity he drew out of the bowl!
Some ideas to get you started:
*Enjoy a flick at the Dollar Theater
*Head over to a local bakery to grab two fresh donuts
*A trip to the Dollar Store where each of you picks out a special gift for the other
*Choose a movie from Redbox, and buy a bag of popcorn kernels (the make-your-own-on-the-stove-top kind!)
*A free massage (to be given by you), where he can use his $2 for a “tip” 
*A relaxing chat at the coffee shop while you share a cup of the daily brew
You get the idea… There are so many fun little $2 dates you could create. It’s the gift that keeps on giving looong after you give it (say that 10 times fast)!
Got some other fun $2 Date ideas? Please share them in the comments!
This is such a fun idea, I think I’ll try it for Valentines Day! Thanks Kristin!
I’m so glad you like it! Hope your hubby enjoys it as much as mine has
I LOVE this! My husband is seriously the hardest person, I have ever met, to buy a gift for. I am so doing this. Thanks for the idea.
I know! They ARE hard, aren’t they??? So glad to help
I LOVE this idea
I am trying to think of other $2 date ideas…
Yay! Please come back and share them if you do! I’d love to add more to my bowl as my stash is depleting
I love this concept! In this consumer culture, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that it’s really the thought that counts. It will be interesting to make a list of my husband’s favorite $2 (or 3… ) “things” or activities. I would add to that list a scoop of ice cream at our favorite scoop shop!
PS: Love the new site redesign by the way! I’ve been thinking about overhauling mine but being the most indecisive person, I get so bogged down by too many options
Ice cream is a fabulous idea (and one of my hubby’s favorite things on the planet)! Thanks for sharing! I know what you mean about SO.MANY.OPTIONS!!! I think mine has changed at least 10 times in the past two weeks, but I’m on the path to being where I want to be. Thanks so much for your kind words!!
LOVE this idea…so cute, easy, and simple! : )