Category Archives: Creative Dates

Sparkle Challenge #1

The beginning of July we started a challenge for the wives.  We called it the Sparkle Challenge encouraging the ladies to visit The Dating Divas blog for a great date idea (or come up with their own idea) with which … Continue reading

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Project 52: The Taulbees Visit France

Ooh La La!  Today’s post is by our dear friend Vicki Taulbee who excels at romancing her husband.  In case you missed it, we first introduced you to her on this post.  (NOTE: we now post her date the first … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: National Observances

It’s fun to browse through the long list of National Observance days to get fresh ideas for a creative date or romantic plans. Some are quite funny; others are downright ridiculous.  In either case, you’re sure to be entertained just … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: Sparkle for Your Man

This post is for the Wives Only – so we’d appreciate it if the guys would let us have this post to ourselves! Feel free to take some time to visit the Husbands Only Room.  Merci beau coupe! Ladies, as … Continue reading

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Project 52: The Taulbees visit Greece

This month I decided to take my husband to Greece for our date night.  Earlier in the month, I had spotted the cutest little Greek restaurant near downtown and noticed a fairly decent crowd enjoying the place each time I … Continue reading

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Project 52: Bavarian Dream (Taulbees)

Following is the guest post from our dear friend, Vicki Taulbee, as she and Jeff continue their Passport Dates around the world. Since we began our journey in January, I’ve noticed a couple of changes in my eyes and ears. … Continue reading

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Project 52: The Masters

Tom and I love to play golf.  After watching the Masters Tournament on Sunday, I thought if would be fun to plan a date night around this theme. It actually worked out perfectly, since Tom was playing golf with a … Continue reading

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Project 52: The Taulbee’s Jolly Good Time

This month our adventures took us to England!  Well…….not exactly……..so let me explain. The original plan (which I cant share with you right now because my husband reads these posts, and I’ll probably try it again another time!) included a … Continue reading

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Spontaneous Rendezvous

We had a rental vehicle that needed to be returned by 5p on Monday.  I drove the car to the rental agency, which happened to be located in the lobby of a beautiful hotel.  Tom agreed to meet me there … Continue reading

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Project 52: Out of Africa with the Taulbees

Our travels this month took us on an African Safari in Kenya!  Half of the evening was going to take place at home, so I decided enlist the help of my 2 and 3 year old boys in preparing for … Continue reading

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Project 52: Favorite Things

This week we’re away to celebrate our anniversary.  For our Project 52 Date we decided to have a day of all our favorite things. For Tom that was easy – being outdoors in the cold and snow, going for a … Continue reading

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Alphabet Dates

This is an idea I just heard about that I have to share with you!  The idea is to start at the beginning of the alphabet and take turns planning a date around that letter.  There are obviously 26 letters … Continue reading

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