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Category Archives: Date Night Ideas
What Will You Do With Yours?
If you had an extra hour in your day what would you do with it? Finish something on your to-do list? Sleep an extra hour? Nothing? We have a suggestion. Since this Saturday is when our clocks “fall back” to … Continue reading
One Day Road Trip Adventures
Yesterday was a day long-awaited. Tom was born in Buffalo and loves the food he grew up enjoying—wings, pizza and beef on a weck. I have come to love it too, and even cook his favorites for him. He discovered … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Our Favorites
This past week Orlando celebrated all the “Best of” businesses as voted by the public. It was fun to see many of our favorite restaurants on the list. This got us thinking, why not share with you the places we … Continue reading
Today Is Special
This is the day my husband was born and it will always be special. He is a gift to me, our family and all who know him. He is a faithful man who cares deeply for those he loves. He … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Sunrise Dates
Tagged Birthdays, Eggs Benedict, Sunrise Ocean
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Five Summer Date Nights
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Summer Date Ideas
Tagged Romance in Marriage, Summer Date Ideas, summer solstice
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
It’s a day of good food, parades and laughter. Why not celebrate together tonight? You could… Watch a movie set in Ireland. Or enjoy a good comedian, like Nate Bargatze. Go to an Irish Pub or restaurant. Play Trivia. Make … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Spring Date Ideas
Tagged Romantic Ideas, St. Patrick's Day
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A Temporary Farewell
We started this blog almost 16 years ago—this November. We began providing date night ideas to help keep the romance and friendship alive in your relationship. In the busyness of married life, it is easy to fall into a “business … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Farmers Market Day Date
Living in Florida, it is difficult to grow a garden. Even my flowers are suffering in this unbearable heat, and they usually flourish. Our local Farmer’s Market is a regular date we take together on Saturday mornings. We look over … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Daytime Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Dinner at the Zoo, Farmers Market, Poblano Peppers, stuffed, Surprising your spouse
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Together
We have had a busy weekend celebrating Tom’s birthday. It was fun to really surprise him this year and give him one he’ll never forget. Today we are tired because Monday is our scheduled day at the gym. We work … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Daytime Dates
Tagged Lavazza Coffee, Lunch Dates, Paris Baguette, Together
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Making Ordinary Days Special
Dating your spouse is a mindset. It is the desire to be together doing things you both love. The key word is “together”. Using this definition can make an ordinary, running of errands, kind of day into a date, if … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Daytime Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Retirement, Seasons of Life
Tagged Dating Your Spouse, Intimate relationship, making ordinary extraordinary
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Welcome Summer
Summer provides some of the best time to connect as a couple and with your family. Yet if we are not intentional it can be over before we know it. Why not plan a special date with a back-to-school theme … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Summer Date Ideas
Tagged Back-to-School date, summer date idea
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Adventure Begins With One Word
Last week we took our Ukrainian friends to see the Manatees at Blue Springs State Park. But we almost missed it. When we were on our way we couldn’t understand why our GPS said, “5 miles and 30 minutes to … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Steak Dinner So Rich You Can Skip Dessert
I know that’s a very long title, but it is seriously true! We found this recipe in a Williams and Sonoma French cookbook that was a gift. The photo drew us in and the recipe has been a favorite now … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays, Valentine's Day
Tagged Filet Mignon, French Cookbook, my husband cooks, port wine, romantic dinner, Roquefort cheese, Williams Sonoma
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Foodie Fridays – Groundhog’s Day Movie in a Muffin
February 2nd is Groundhog’s Day. The day when Puxatawney Phil predicts the weather for the rest of Winter. The movie is a classic. The day repeats itself over and over again starting with breakfast at Tip Top Cafe’. Phil orders … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Movie Dates
Tagged Groundhog's Day, marissarothkopf.substack.com, movie, muffin recipe, Puxatawny Phil, Tip Too Cafe
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Foodie Fridays – Chilean Sea Bass
Our son-in-love had a birthday last week. Our tradition is to make whatever meal they desire, as far as it’s possible for me or Tom to make. Matt chose fish and left it wide-open as to what kind and what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birthday Dinners, Chilean Sea Bass, Foodie Fridays, Pinterest, Yes Chef
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Foodie Fridays – Dinner Date Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
We’ve all experienced the not-so-pleasant moments when you have a dinner date night scheduled, but nothing planned: “Where do you want to go for dinner?” “Oh, I don’t know, you pick!” “I don’t really care one way or the other.” … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Five Cooking Dates for Two
Tom and I love to cook. We love to cook for each other, and we love to cook together. When we had our kitchen renovated the designer laid out our kitchen to make the best use of space for us … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – At Home Dinner Date with a Flare
Vintage Post – originally posted in March of 2013 I don’t know how we hadn’t heard of Downton Abbey until recently, but we hadn’t. However we’ve managed to catch up on all three seasons in three short months. 🙂 When … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Downton Abbey Date, Foodie Fridays
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Foodie Fridays – Family Traditions
This past week our daughter had a birthday. We celebrate in our family in two ways—you get to pick the meal and you get to pick the pie. We have always had birthday pies in lieu of cake because I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birthday Cakes, Birthday Pies, Crab and Shrimp Boil
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Foodie Fridays – Farmer’s Market Inspiration
During the quarantine Tom and I got creative at using all the leftovers of a meal for another meal. For instance, leftover potatoes would be chopped and thrown into a chowder or fried up and served with morning eggs. A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays, Money and Finances
Tagged Brussel Sprouts, Cooking, Farmers Market, On the stalk, Roasted, Winter Garden
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