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Toronto, Ontario (March 10, 2009) – Looking to impress your date without having to spend a fortune at a fancy restaurant? For many singles during these tough economic times, DATE is a four-letter word and often avoided for fear of breaking the bank. Lavalife, a leader in the singles industry for more than 20 years, offers a solution, for singles who have already been on their first, second and even third date, with fun, sexy, affordable ways to entertain at-home. Now singles can maintain their social life and have even more exciting ways to date.

 

“Spending time together at home after you have been dating a while, not only eases the financial burden but also provides an intimate backdrop for learning more about each other. When looking at the average cost of a night out, which often includes dinner, drinks, entertainment and transportation, singles who choose to get creative by having one date night at home per week can save up to $10,000 a year,” explains Kim Hughes, Lavalife’s Dating and Singles Expert.

 

Not a Jamie Oliver in the kitchen but still want food to be part of your night at home? No problem. Order mains as takeout from your favorite restaurant and set up a romantic table for two at home (dimmed lights, candles, table linens). Ordering just entrees for takeout means you save on appetizers, marked-up wines and desserts that you'd normally order when dining out.

 

Try adding some sass to the classic movie night at home. Pick a theme like worst horror movie ever, best sci-fi flick or most unworthy Best Picture Oscar winner. Each person brings one video. Don't forget to prep your space for a night at the cinema. Pop fresh popcorn, drink your beverages through straws and make sure to watch all the DVD preview trailers to get in the mood. And, please, don't forget to turn off your cell phones.

 

You don't need to go far to take a vacation from your everyday… at least not if you have a bawdy sense of humor. Take a trip into the great outdoors with a backyard camping adventure! Set up a borrowed or rented tent and show off your inner grilling guru with dinner cooked over a camping stove (or use the barbecue if you feel like cheating). Borrow a chimney or backyard fireplace and tell scary campfire stories while you roast marshmallows for fireside s'mores.

 

If you're both bummed about being unable to afford the sunny March break vacation this year, bring the beach to you. Crank the heat, wear your bikini or trunks, lather sunscreen (or self tanner) on each other and recline on towels on the floor. If any of your plants have survived winter, gather them together and place them around your beach area. Download the sounds of surf on the net and refresh with icy margaritas or limey Coronas.

 

 

Please see attached for the full list of sexy at-home dates on a budget. Interviews with Lavalife’s Dating Expert are available upon request.