It’s every man’s dream. Score points with the lady without losing points in your wallet. Get a lay without having to pay. Here are some ideas on how to date often and date well without sacrificing your hard-earned cash.

PART I: Activities
What can you do with your honey that don’t cost much money? There are plenty of options if you get creative. The old formula of dinner, drinks and third item (dancing, music or movie) is not only tired but not worth the investment. Women welcome different options for dates and believe it or not, we welcome cheaper options – less pressure. If you’re not sure about a woman, or you date more frequently than fruit flies breed, don’t multi-task on your date. If you divide and conquer, you can also save - take one lady to dinner, another to drinks and the third to a movie.

Can’t pull that off? OK, than consider exercise. Bike rides. Rollerblading. Tennis. Hiking. All (virtually) free. Anything that can be done in a park, by a lake or in another natural area is a great date choice. Extra bonus: If you like watching a girl sweat and flex, this is your cup of tea.

Are you lazy? No problem. There are plenty of options for the cheap, lazy man as well. For example, you can show her your goods. You play piano? A master of mah jong? Certified masseuse? Showing your date your special talents is a fun way to let her get to know you and get impressed without dishing out the dough.

No talent worth speaking of? Do a little research. Every city has a ton of FREE shit if you just keep your eyes open. Go see a local band or gallery show, dance lessons, stand up comedy, open mic night or a wine tasting. If you know where to look, there are plenty of options for fun and fairly priced dates.

Finally, don’t forget that bedroom games are virtually priceless. But be warned . . . it might work up her appetite. Speaking of which. . .

PART II: Food.
Food is always a challenge. It’s usually impossible to avoid it, since eating comes three times a day. And when it comes around, bitch probably want to get fed. Plus, it’s usually a pricey endeavor. Unless she’s happy with McDonald’s $1 Menu (in which case, marry her immediately) food presents a challenge for the frugal bachelor.

A picnic is a fun idea. Just grab some of that leftover KFC from your fridge or a little cheese and bread. It’s cheaper than dining at a restaurant, and has the kitsch romantic appeal that chicks dig.

Breakfast is generally cheaper. Or you can meet her for coffee or tea. These meetings are nice because they are short and usually have an easy out – I have to get to work – if your date doesn’t make the cut.

Another option is dining in. It usually won’t work for a first date, but cooking for your lady is nice. Even if cooking means toasting some Hot Pockets and adding a sprig of parsley, as long as there are candles and wine, chicks dig dining in with their don juan.

But, if she insists on getting out and showing off her new dress, try doing the dessert thing. Meet her for ice cream or cake. There are many opportunities for sexy results when dating at dessert. . . share a sundae, lick whip cream off her finger. You get the picture.

Finally, the number one secret to saving your bank on the food portion of the date is to DAAB (Date Anorexic, Avoid Bulemics). Not that we endorse either.