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Category Archives: Dinner Dates
Project 52: Mystery Date
This week Tom and I have been quite busy with the wedding of our dear friends’ daughter. It was so much fun, but sobering, as this is their last child to get married. They are officially “empty-nesters”. We have vacationed … Continue reading
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Project 52: No Place Like Home
This week is packed full of appointments, assignments and a lot of computer work for me. Tom has been away more than he has been home since September. Tonight we are both home, but neither of us wanted to eat … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Free Dates, romancing your wife
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Project 52: The Taulbees Visit Brazil (Texas Style)
After our “trip to Ireland” in September, my sweet husband informed me that HE would be choosing and planning our “travels” for this month. He especially wanted to do this since it was our anniversary. So I gladly accepted, and … Continue reading
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Project 52: The Taulbee’s Visit Ireland
Ahhh……the beautiful Emerald Isle! That’s right, our travels took us to Ireland this month. To introduce the travel theme for the evening I covered our dining table with a white tablecloth and scattered some large green paper shamrocks all around. … Continue reading
Project 52: Meeting Halfway
This week we did something we rarely do on date night; we met some friends for dinner. However, these friends weren’t friends we see everyday because they live 2 hours away from us. We miss them dearly. We used to … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendar
Happy Monday! We’ve had quite the weekend; thus the late posting of the blog. On Friday some of the girls in our family were on the TV show Family Feud. It was an unbelievable experience and lots of fun. We’re … Continue reading
Posted in Artsy Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Family Feud, Gray Family
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So Did You Lighten Up?
It’s Labor Day weekend, and I have vertigo! <sigh> I’m sure there’s something funny to be said about it, but all I’m thinking of is the 60’s song by Tommy Roe titled, I’m So Dizzy. So, how did you do … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Dates, Fun Dates, humor, Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged 4Rivers Smokehouse
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Project 52: Tom’s Turn
This week Tom planned our date, and it was great! First, we got in the car, and he knew exactly where we were going. I know I’ve said it before, but I LOVE it when he has a plan. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Project 52
Tagged Mall at Millenia
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Solving the Puzzle
Yesterday was Tom’s birthday. I love birthdays and enjoy planning something special throughout the day. It started with making Tom’s coffee and having it ready for him as he got out of the shower. Then, I had a bag of … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebration Dates, Celebrations, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates
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Sparkle Challenge #2
Today meet Danny and Nikki who came up with a very creative and fun date for her husband: Fire and Ice Date Dinner: Homemade Red Hot Buffalo Wings served with Ice Cold Salads with tomato and cucumber from our garden! … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, romancing your husband
Tagged Sparkle Challenge
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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
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: Playing Catch Up
No, this isn’t a creative new game to play on your next night out – it’s one of those dates that are necessary from time to time. And one we desperately needed after the past two weeks. In Europe it … Continue reading
Project 52: The Taulbees Visit Jamaica-man
This month’s travels took us to the tropical island of Jamaica! This was a particular favorite of mine because my family heritage is Jamaican, and I especially enjoy the flavorful cuisine. Having been exposed to Caribbean cooking through my family, … Continue reading
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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Tagged Bavarian
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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
Posted in Creative Dates, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Fun Dates, Project 52, Unique Dates
Tagged British Themed Date
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99 Hours To Save $$
Restaurant.com is having a 99 hour sale where gift certificates to many restaurants across the country are being offered at a 90% discount. This translates to a $25 gift card for only a dollar! Sound too good to be true? … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendar
Looking for a new restaurant to try? Why not visit the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando? It has understandably received the nickname: Restaurant Row. Monday, August 24 – Jazz Jam at the Grand Bohemian in downtown Orlando from 8 – … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendar
Before we offer this week’s events, we thought we’d help those who are tired of the same old restaurants. Below is a list of several places that are reasonably priced and worth discovering in areas you may have never visited: … Continue reading
Need To Relax?
We’ve found the perfect spot. It’s called Relax Grill, and it’s conveniently located right on Lake Eola by the Swan Boat rentals. They are nestled under the trees for plenty of shade during the day, and romantically lit at night … Continue reading
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