Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20th, also known as Summer Solstice. But with our Florida heat, summer arrived here weeks ago!
This is a great time to plan special dates because time slows down a bit and with longer days the possibilities increase.
Date #1
On The Water – Tom and I love any date that includes water—kayaking, canoeing, tubing, floating on a river in a pontoon boat or soaking up the sun at the beach. We realize not everyone has access to these types of dates, but a picnic by a pond, pool or water fountain can be just as romantic. Make the picnic with bounty from the sea with flavored sparkling water. Some ideas: shrimp cocktail, tuna pasta salad, fish tacos or lobster rolls. Most seafood restaurants offer their food to-go which is a better option, if you don’t enjoy cooking seafood.
Date #2
Summer Solstice Date – This year Summer Solstice falls on June 20th at 10:41 p.m. This is the day when the sun is the highest in the sky and the day is the longest of the year. This means more time to do the things you love. This would be a great day to spend extended time together. Since it falls on a Friday you could even stay up extra late and get a babysitter. Here’s a prompt—do something you enjoyed doing when you were dating.
Date #3
Movie Date at home. Select a movie about long days—any Mission Impossible movie, 24 TV series starring Jack Bauer, Independence Day or the classic, Twister. These options were suspenseful when watched for the first time, but just as enjoyable when you know how the story ends.
Date #4
Cold Drinks and Apps – we love finding Happy Hours around town to enjoy a drink and a good appetizer. You can even plan this at home, if your budget is tight. Consider your favorite Mexican restaurant for chips and salsa with a frozen margarita. Or go to your favorite coffee shop for a pastry and a cold Frappuccino. Another is Loaded fries with a milkshake. All are great options!
Date #5
Ice Cream Sundae Fundae – it’s fun to go out for a waffle cone and sit outside watching people go by. But it’s just as fun to buy all the toppings you love along with you favorite ice cream and make it at home.
Whatever you do, make this summer one to remember.
It is a blessing to have someone ready to go on a date with you. Remember the weekends as a single when you didn’t have a date and wished for that special someone to go out with? Well, now you have a lifelong dating partner. Don’t let your “I Do’s” end the “I wills” of planning special dates.
Summer is the perfect time to turn up the heat of romance in your marriage. All it takes is time and a good plan.
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We are grateful you are here, and welcome to our new followers. We pray your marriage will continue to grow as you intentionally pursue each other—one conversation, one date at a time.
Blessings,
Tom and Debi ❤️❤️
The Romantic Vineyard 