Why every couple needs a date night and 26 Frugal Date Ideas! Why Are Date Nights So Important? Between work, the dishes, the kids, the bills and trying to get enough sleep at night, you can fall into a pattern, ignoring “extraneous” things, like date nights and long out-of-town vacations. Who has the time and money for that in this economy anyway? Pin it so you can find it easily when you're looking for an idea! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes!