Most of us have been hit by the current economic downturn (and if you haven't, *high five*), which means that finding new and more inexpensive ways to do things is imperative for everything from grocery shopping to dining out to dates.
我们大多数人都被当前的经济衰退影响（如果你并非如此，击掌庆祝吧），这就意味着，需要寻找一些新奇且更平价的方法，去做每一件事，不论是食品杂货店购物还是外出就餐约会。
That leaves a lot of us who aren't as creative (raises hand) to try and figure out new ways to go on dates, given that the 800 million dollar steak dinner is probably not exactly in our budget anymore. But there's no reason a date can't be as awesome (or more so) even if our wallets are lighter.
考虑到8亿美元的牛排晚餐大概根本不在我们的预算中，这就产生了个问题：我们中许多人并不是那么有创意（举手赞同）来努力想出约会的新方式。但是，即便我们的钱包在缩水，约会也未必不能是精彩非常的。
Here are 10 awesome and inexpensive date ideas.
以下是情人节10大约会创意，保证精彩又实惠。
1. Pack a picnic. Sure, it's not an 8-course meal at the best steakhouse in the city, but there's something really special about sitting outside and sharing a bucket of chicken on a blanket with that special someone.
去野餐。当然，这不是指在城市里最好的牛排餐厅吃上八道菜的大餐，而是与那个特殊的人一起在户外，坐在毯子上分享一桶鸡肉，真正做点特别的事情。
2. Go ice skating. It's winter and cold in most of the country right now, and a picnic may not be an option at the moment. Instead, pack a thermos of hot chocolate and hit the rink.
去溜冰。正值隆冬，国内大多数地区还很寒冷，或许目前不能选择去野餐了。但是可以带上一壶热巧克力去溜冰。
3. Go sledding. If you're too klutzy to manage ice skating (like me!) sledding can be equally fun and romantic. Just be sure to pack that thermos of hot chocolate!
滑雪橇。如果你太笨拙，不会溜冰（就像我一样！），滑雪橇也同样充满了乐趣和浪漫。别忘了带上那壶热巧克力哦！
4. Take a winery tour. There's nothing like getting tipsy for little or no money while bonding over the tastes of various local wines.
参观酿酒厂。 花一点钱或是免费就能微醺地徜徉在各式当时美酒的酒香中，再没有比这更美好的感觉了。
5. Hit the flea market. There's a lot of fun to be had sorting through the treasures (and garbage!) that people sell at the flea market. It's a great place to bond.
逛跳蚤市场。挑选人们在跳蚤市场出售的宝贝（还有废物！）是非常有趣的。这是增进互信关系的绝好地方。
6. Go to the carnival. Yeah, I know, you're not 12 anymore, but riding that Ferris Wheel can bring you back to your childhood.
参加狂欢节。是的，我知道，你已不是12岁了，但是摩天轮会将你带回童年的记忆当中。
7. Movie night. Going to the movies has become increasingly expensive. So why not pop some popcorn and curl up on the couch for a movie marathon?
看通宵电影。去影院看电影已经变得越来越贵了。因此何不准备一些爆米花，蜷坐在沙发上来个电影马拉松？
8. Hit up a local concert. Most cities have local bands that play at the odd dive bar or coffee shop. There's tons of great energy there.
欣赏一场当地的音乐会。在许多城市都有当地的乐队，他们在临时的地下酒吧或者咖啡馆表演。那里充满了无限的激情。
9. Catch some coffee. There's nothing more romantic than curling up together at one of those coffee shops, people watching, while sharing a couple of cups of coffee.
品咖啡。没有什么比你们在咖啡馆里蜷坐在一起，观察着周围的人，品尝几杯咖啡更浪漫的了。
10. Cook a romantic meal ... together. Bonding in the kitchen can be loads of fun -- and an inexpensive way to have an amazing dinner.
共同烹制浪漫的一餐。一起腻在厨房里也是乐趣无穷，这也是少花钱而享受一顿丰盛晚餐的方法。
What are YOUR ideas for a cheap, awesome date?
你有什么创意来享受一次实惠又精彩的约会？