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Cheap Date Idea: Go Thrift Shopping

Looking to redecorate your space or spruce up your wardrobe with some eclectic pieces? Off to the thrift store it is! For a fun twist, you and your date can have a specific budget — maybe $5 or $10 — to shop for outfits for one another to wear for the rest of the date.

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