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Go camping overnight.

There’s no TV to interrupt your conversation, and the night is long, so you can retire early to your sleeping bags (zipped together, of course).

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Get sweaty together.

It’ll feel less like a chore and more like a we’re in this together moment when you help each other to get your hearts pumping and cheer each other along. Or try couples yoga: Twisting your body into pretzel poses will bring you closer together in every way.

For more ideas please visit http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/43-date-night-ideas?page=3

 

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10 Totally Awesome Things to Do for Her on Mother’s Day
Posted by: Kristen Manieri April 30, 2015

Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10) is right around the corner. You’ve got a fabulous plan cooked up to let your baby mama know how much you love and appreciate her, right? Oh no! Thank goodness we’re here to help! Here are 10 knock-her-socks-off ideas guaranteed to make her feel like the superhero she is:

1. Recreate Your First Dates
Book a sitter then head out to all your old haunts. Take her, blindfolded of course, to the special places where you fell in love on this progressive date night. Not from Orlando? Create a ‘first date’ night based on where you would have taken her if you’d been here at the time. Might we suggest World of Beers at Lake Eola followed by a swan paddleboat ride around the iconic fountain then boozy ice pops at The Pop Parlour?

2. Take Her to Brunch
There are a ton of spectacular brunch events happening around Orlando on Sunday, May 10. Head to one of the following or perhaps just hit up one of your favorite neighborhood restaurants. The Parkview, Boca Kitchen and Briarpatch Restaurant on Park Avenue are all great.

3. Share Your Favorite Mommy Moments
If you’re taking her out for a date night the evening before Mother’s Day, go with a pre-made list of your favorite mommy moments or qualities. Yes, you’ll have to do some hard thinking to come up with a substantial inventory, but this gesture will be a gift she’ll likely remember forever! Need an inexpensive dinner idea? Read all about the $40 date night at The Wine Barn.

4. Learn the Art of Massage
It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The Couples Massage Class at Bodyscape Massage Therapy in Baldwin Park will give you the opportunity to learn massage techniques from a skilled massage therapist. This unique, private class offers individual instruction and can be tailored to your interests, whether you want to learn how to give a great relaxation massage or if you would rather learn more therapeutic techniques.

5. Propose to Her Again
Go as flashy as a sunrise hot air balloon flight or as simple as a midnight champagne toast after the kids go to bed. Either way, it will be so sweet to let her know you’d do it all over again with her by your side.

The complete article can be found at http://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/2015/04/10-totally-awesome-things-to-do-for-your-her-for-mothers-day/

 

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30 Ideas for Date Nights “At Home”

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Spend time together . . . just the two of you.  Yep, all the relationship experts say this is important.  But sometimes when you have small children, it just isn’t all that easy.  You have to dedicate time, call on family for help or hire a sitter and then pay said sitter.
Dan and I love going out on date nights.  We love the spending the time together but truth be told, we get out on a date night once a month . . . maybe.  Our main hitch is that when we have a sitter (usually family), there is another event to attend and those kind of things tend to fill the schedule taking a priority over time alone.
But then I saw an idea for a Date Night Jar and my wheels started spinning.  The original idea comes from Sarah at Taylor Design Studio.  She was throwing a bridal shower and had the guests write date night ideas on the craft sticks.   (Seriously, if you haven’t headed over to like her Facebook page, you’ve got to do it.  She is an interior designer with great little tips and ideas.)

Date Night at Home ideas.

And while date nights out are important, sometimes when you have kids, date nights at home are simply more feasible.  And that is where this idea comes in.  Here are 30 ideas for Date Nights “At Home.”  Try choosing one date night idea each week.  Most require no forethought or effort.  But some may require a quick run to the store.The point?  Be intentional.  Relationships don’t improve without attention.  (<-tweet this)  Spending deliberate time together even if at home after the kids are in bed can be a great blessing to your marriage.  Time spent together, whether talking, sharing, playing or laughing is what we’re after.
Date Nights “At Home”
1.  Play a Board Game
2.  Video Record the Story of How You Met & Fell in Love
3.  Cook a Late Night Dinner Together
4.  Rent a Red Box Movie
5.  Write a Prayer List & Pray Together
6.  Make Smoothies or Milkshakes
7.  Share 5 Goals Over a Late Night Snack
8.  Do a Puzzle Together
9.  Play a Card Game
10.  Have a Chip & Dip Night – Add Conversation
 

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 Penny Jar Dates ~ You don’t have to spend any money to create a romantic atmosphere.  Built a blanket fort, add some twinkly lights and blankets.  And, spend the night exchanging love letters, talking and falling in love all over again.

Free Date Night Ideas

 

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5 Cinco de Mayo Ideas Based on Your Relationship Status

Monday is Cinco de Mayo, so get out your maracas and margaritas to celebrate this weekend! The Mexican holiday recognizes when the Mexican Army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 — a major win considering Mexico was the underdog, outnumbered 6,040 to 4,500 against France (who hadn’t lost in 50 years). If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Mexican culture this weekend, it doesn’t matter what your relationship status is on the holiday. Have a fiesta-filled evening with our tips for celebrating Cinco de Mayo with friends, lovers, and family.
In a Relationship

Have a romantic night in and cook up some delicious Mexican dishes, complete with homemade margaritas. You won’t have to fight the crowds, and you could even entertain yourselves with other people’s relationship drama by watching some telenovelas!
Single and Looking

Go stag, or grab your best wing-lady and get yourself to the most popular local taco spot. Sit at the bar for maximum mingling while you enjoy margaritas, chips, and salsa. Bonus points if there’s a mariachi band and traditional folk dancing!

If you’re looking to spend some quality time with your gal pals, you don’t want to be shouting at each other in a packed Mexican restaurant. Instead, get the gang together and check out a local Cinco de Mayo parade. Don’t forget your flags!
Married and Need a Date Night

Desperately need to get out of the house and just do something? Don your most dramatic, sparkly dress, and hit the Latin dance floor with your hubby! Research restaurants and bars that have free salsa or tango lessons ahead of time, and unleash your inner dancing queen.
Getting Over a Breakup

Have a party at your house so you’re surrounded by supportive friends and — if the alcohol induces an emotional breakdown — you don’t have to take a late-night cab alone. For added fun, tape a pic of your ex on a piñata, and do some therapeutic bashing. And you never know if your friends will bring along some single cuties to help cure you from your breakup blues.

This article is located at http://www.popsugar.com/love/How-Celebrate-Cinco-de-Mayo-16255296

 

 

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Make Playlists

Stay-Home Date Ideas

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Remember the old days when you would make a mix tape of favorite songs for your high school girlfriend? Even though that technology is dated, you can conjure the same effect with an iPod, iTunes and some blank CDs (if you’re still using those).

Get out your laptops and iPods and make playlists for each other. Then, next time your date is driving along or at the gym, she won’t be able to get you off her mind.

 

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Cook Together

Stay-Home Date Ideas

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Get adventurous in the kitchen and try making something new together. Find something you’ve never tried cooking before. Think of a new cuisine; perhaps the two of you could try a Thai green curry, and make your own curry paste too. Or, you could try your hand at baking a decadent cake from scratch — or even a sheet of cookies. Turn up the music and bustle around the kitchen together, then settle in with a bottle of wine to enjoy your spoils once you’re done.

 

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May is National Date Your Mate Month! We’ll be posting ideas to get you inspired to spend some quality time with your mate. Enjoy!

SUMMER OR NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS

2. SUMMER OR NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS

Chicago offers so many options. My friends and I love the wide range of choices we have in our city. Check your city events pages for the happenings in your area. Take your resident’s hat off and play tourists in your city.

 

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Tiya Cunningham-Sumter wrote 424 articles on this blog.

Tiya Cunningham-Sumter is a Certified Life & Relationship Coach, founder of Life Editing and a Career Coach/Trainer. She helps couples and individuals rewrite their life to reflect their dreams. Tiya has been featured in Ebony Magazine, Essence.com and on the Michael Baisden Show. She resides in Chicago with her husband and two children. For more of Tiya’s fearless life and love wisdom, visit her blog at http://www.theboldersister.com

This article and picture are located at http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2013/07/6-date-night-ideas-for-enjoying-time-with-other-couples/?pid=1618#1618

 

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Live.Love.LAUGH

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Oh my goodness. Doesn’t this just make you mad? Now it’s stuck on the charger for another 20 minutes. Lol. This is funny because it is sooo true.

 

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