#date on budget

[pearljoy537]

♡ Date ideas you can do at home! ♡

Indoor Picnic: Lay out a blanket, prepare some sandwiches, snacks, and a picnic basket with your favorite beverages, and have an indoor picnic in your living room.

Movie Marathon: Pick a theme or your favorite film series and have a movie marathon with Snacks and cozy blankets.

Cooking Challenge: Challenge each other to a cook-off with ingredients you have at home. See who can come up with the most creative and delicious dish.

Board Game Night: Dust off your board games or card games and have a game night with your favorite games.

DIY Spa Night: Create a spa experience at home with homemade facials, massages, and relaxation. Light some scented candles and play soothing music.

Art and Craft Night: Get creative by painting, drawing, or doing a DIY project. You can make artwork for your home or as a gift for each other.

Music Night: Share your favorite music with each other, have a dance party, or even try to learn a new instrument or dance together.

Karaoke: Sing your hearts out with a karaoke session.

Video Game Night: Play video games together or take turns playing a single-player game while the other cheers you on.

Storytelling: Take turns creating a story, each person adding a sentence to continue the plot.

Trivia Night: Host a trivia night with questions on your favorite topics or general knowledge.

Photo Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of things to find or take pictures of around your home or in your neighborhood.

[lotus-pear]

teen skk being a menace to society (and each other) is my fav flavor of them

[miusato]

Yeah but what if they're some oddly high budget cartoon from the 00s???

[celestialrealms]

Fun fact: In Barbatos's intimacy storyline in Nightbringer he ends up living with Solomon and MC at Cocytus Hall temporarily. Here's a highlight from his 40 intimacy call:

The way he makes Solomon sit in the corner. 😭 You cannot convince me he didn't raise this man.

[letmetellyouaboutmyfeels]

If I were Buck right now I'd put a bi and a rainbow flag with "ally" on my Instagram profile, then post a picture of me kissing Tommy on the cheek, then turn off my phone.

[hedgehog-moss]

Between the pages of a book I found this photo I took of my primary school classroom on the last day of class in 2000 and I distinctly remember taking it as a kid and thinking "this is the present but one day when I am old it will look so quaint and nostalgic"

though I had trouble believing it because it seemed impossible for the year 2000 (futuristic-sounding date) to feel like a past era

[smulie]

An Apology, A Thank You, A Celebration

[Transcript under the cut]

Liah: Your last gig was at the spa? I thought we were picking up your paycheck? Elliot: No - not exactly.

Elliot: Things have been tense and that's on me. I shouldn't have dismissed your concerns regarding Lapis' behavior. Liah: The blame is partially mine too. I was quick to anger and nothing gets fixed with anger. But why are we at the spa? Elliot: The spa is an apology for being an ass, a thank you for all you do for our family and a celebration. Your birthday is tomorrow and you deserve a night of pampering. Liah: El - this is incredibly sweet, but ... Elliot: No buts. Now head in - a world class massage by Mr. Johnson awaits you.

[foursaints]

it’s the office anon again your response in fueling my delusion 😭 (don’t stop) - putting them in mundane settings and letting them be - them - is so satisfying. Imagine an office birthday party. One of the most bland, neurotypical settings possible. While everyone sings happy birthday Evan stands at the back and stares unblinkingly at the person whose birthday it is. They can feel his gaze but they’re afraid to meet it. Barty hocks down like 4 slices of cake and when he tries to offer Evan some he gets a 15 minute lecture about why birthday cake is actually evil incarnate and should not be consumed by anyone ever. Barty listens to the whole thing and then proceeds to throw his own slice of cake out the window and starts making the rounds to confiscate everyone else’s bc it’s offending Evan!! And if we wanna talk about James - Barty goes for his slice and sweet, cheery, optimistic James punches him square in the fucking jaw for trying to touch his food. Evan is not watching any of this he left after he finished speaking so he could resume staring blankly at the wall of his cubicle.

rosekiller showing up to every workplace event looking like this. barty stole the entire plate of the plastic-wrapped grocery hors d'oeuvres that evan liked and they're squatting under a table in the break room, eating them together.

[arikasugar]

beauty on a budget for someone new to the lifestyle?

since you’re only starting out, you’ll probably want to focus on affordable products and diy and at home beauty treatments.

you can get affordable skin care products from brands like cerave, cetaphil, and the ordinary. you’ll find all your essential cleansers, serums, exfoliators and moisturizers. you can order facial sheet masks in bulk cheap from amazon. you can also use aztec secret healing clay as a clay masque. skip the guasha altogether and follow a youtube tutorial for face sculpting massages instead.

good quality affordable makeup brands I used when I was nearly broke included e.l.f., nyx, wet n’ wild, maybelline, and makeup revolution. look into some other drug store brands within your budget and check reviews before you buy anything so you don’t waste your money. get generic beauty blenders and powder puffs, you’ll be replacing them often anyway so it’s best to get them cheap. you can buy cheap big makeup brush sets on amazon that’ll last a long time if you clean them regularly and take care of them.

press on nails and home manicures / pedicures will save you a ton of money and time. find a good manicure kit and pumice stone. buy a dollar store basin and some epsom salts to soak your feet. for press on nails I usually get mine from temu or brands like kiss and impress. if you just want to paint your natural nails, get a gel polish like l.a. colors color craze gel or sally hansen miracle gel. if you want to go the extra mile, invest in the supplies and learn how to do your own acrylics or gel manicures.

learn how to wax, shape, and tint your own eyebrows. you can buy an affordable diy wax kit like this one and use youtube tutorials on how to find the most flattering brow shape. (as a bonus, the hard waxing kit can also be used to remove unwanted hair on the rest of your body.) you can also find cheap brow tinting kits that usually last up to five uses at sally’s beauty supply and various other stores online.

if you want your lashes done, you can either get really, really good at applying a strip lash – my go to affordable brands are ardell and kiss – or you can invest in some bulk lash clusters and the falscara diy eyelash extension kit. figure out what lash placement will best compliment your features, then watch lots and lots of youtube tutorials on how to use it and practice, practice, practice. they take some getting used to.

when it comes to hair care, the very first thing you want to do is figure out your hair type with a quiz like this one and find what it needs to look and feel healthy. I have 2A hair, so I would pretty much always spring for nexxus for something moisturizing and lightweight, but I’ve heard great things about ogx, shea moisture, not your mother’s, maui moisture, l’oreal elvive, and garnier whole blends which are great for other hair types, densities, and textures. all these brands carry a wide variety of products from shampoo, to leave in treatments, to hair masques, to curl cream — you get it. again, read reviews. you can also use a cotton t-shirt to dry and plop your hair instead of spending money on a microfiber towel, and a satin scarf wrapped around your head to protect your hair while sleeping instead of a silk bonnet and pillow case.

if you’re into styling your hair, two of my favorite methods are heatless styling and blowouts. for heatless styling, you may not even need to purchase any new styling tools. I started out using this heatless robe curl method and eventually started doing other heatless styling methods like the ones on this playlist once I started buying more tools, and did styles like these when I didn’t feel like setting my hair at all. for styles that require heat, a highly suggest investing in a dyson airwrap – which can do pretty much everything – so you don’t end up spending even more on an arsenal of hot styling tools.

good luck, sugar

xoxo

[louisisalarrie]

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[little-lost-lamb]

The fun part of being an adult is that you can buy yourself silly little treats like tickets to the Livestream Obey Me Overture concert

[sassmill]

Unpicking a suit lining at the sleeve head like. I’m undoing this hand sewn seam that someone made in 1935. I know the name of the man the suit was made for and the name of the man that tailored it and I can see proof of the human labor that made this. I can see the layers of wool roving and hair canvas used to interface the shoulders. I just worked with hair canvas for the first time recently on another garment, and this garment carries this same historical textile and practice. This wool and silk is nearly a century old and I’m mending it so it can continue to be worn and I’m directly interacting with human artistry and skill in the same way it was originally done on this garment. In another ten, twenty years, if this garment is still in use and I’m not the one mending it, they will be able to see the difference in the original construction and where I’ve worked on it. They might be able to tell how recently it’s been mended because of the fabric I’m using to patch. And then if they mend it, and add to the signature of stitches on this garment, somebody else down the line can look at it and see each of us there in the seams we’ve sewn. Every garment is a museum.

[wineaunt420]

Guys who wants to male a dating sim with underrated Tfa characters in it

Wait- TFA HUMANS WILL BE IN DATING SIM

[luvcraze]

Cheap Date Ideas

Planning inexpensive dates can be just as enjoyable and memorable as more extravagant outings. Here are some budget-friendly date ideas to consider:

1. Picnic in the Park:

Pack a picnic basket with homemade sandwiches, snacks, and drinks, and head to a nearby park for a relaxing outdoor meal. Enjoy the scenery, go for a leisurely walk, or simply relax on a blanket and soak up the sun.

2. Movie Night In:

Have a cozy movie night at home with a selection of your favorite films or a movie marathon. Pop some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch with blankets, and enjoy a night of cinematic entertainment without the high cost of movie theater tickets.

3. DIY Cooking Class:

Plan a fun and interactive cooking class at home by choosing a new recipe to try together. Get creative in the kitchen as you prepare a homemade meal or dessert, and enjoy the satisfaction of cooking together while saving money on dining out.

4. Game Night:

Host a game night with board games, card games, or video games for some friendly competition and entertainment. Dust off your favorite games or try out new ones, and enjoy hours of fun and laughter without spending a lot of money.

5. Outdoor Adventure:

Go for a hike, bike ride, or nature walk together at a local park, nature reserve, or scenic trail. Explore the great outdoors, take in the sights and sounds of nature, and enjoy some quality time together in the fresh air without spending a dime.

6. Visit a Free Museum or Gallery:

Many museums and art galleries offer free admission on certain days or evenings. Take advantage of these opportunities to explore cultural exhibits, historical artifacts, and artistic masterpieces together without breaking the bank.

7. Stargazing:

Spend a romantic evening stargazing together in your backyard, at a local observatory, or in a secluded spot away from city lights. Bring a blanket, lay back, and marvel at the beauty of the night sky while sharing stories and making wishes on shooting stars.

8. Volunteer Together:

Give back to your community and bond as a couple by volunteering your time together at a local charity, animal shelter, or community event. Whether it's serving meals at a soup kitchen, cleaning up a park, or helping out at a fundraising event, volunteering can be a rewarding and meaningful way to spend time together without spending money.

9. DIY Craft Night:

Get crafty together with a DIY craft night at home. Choose a craft project that interests you both, such as painting, pottery, scrapbooking, or DIY home decor, and spend the evening unleashing your creativity while making something special together.

10. Scenic Drive:

Take a scenic drive together along a scenic route or through picturesque countryside. Roll down the windows, crank up the music, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the open road as you embark on a spontaneous adventure together.

These budget-friendly date ideas are perfect for couples looking to spend quality time together without breaking the bank. Whether you're enjoying a simple picnic in the park, having a movie night at home, or exploring the great outdoors, the most important thing is to cherish each other's company and create lasting memories together.

[icy-book]

Consider, if you will, AU (either with canon post-s1 pre-s2 events but D.A.D.D.I.E.S. solves things before season 2 would start, or no Doodler/betrayal but Nicky still has to leave because FBI or other reasons) in which Terry Jr is the full time drama teacher for Teen High. Nicky returns from wherever he's been and is like "Well I want to be an active part of my kid's life and try and make up for lost time. I should go to his parents' evening, find out how he's doing in school, and meet his teachers. Especially this Mr Marlowe guy, Taylor seems to think he's awesome." And walking right into that classroom/hall to find his ex-boyfriend best friend sitting there in a dorky sweater and tie combo

Cue Terry, without missing a beat, greeting them as if nothing is wrong

Internal: when the FUCK did he come back and oh my god this is so awkward fuck I have to be professional how do I tell this guy that his kid is a loveable little shit after everything that's happened oh god oh fuck

Externally: "Hello Taylor and Mr Close-Foster-Freeman. I'm Taylor's drama teacher" *shakes hand* "Would you like to take a seat?"

[blerdyotome]

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