Usually about 12.00 an hour for 2 kids. 20.00 for two tix to movies and a drink or popcorn. And anywhere from 25.00 to 75.00 for dinner depending on restaurant. We usually do not go fancy highend. So generally speaking we don't get out much. Just order some take out, get the kids to bed early. Open a bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some nice music and see what develops. Be careful this has been known to lead to higher sitter rates.

"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon