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Category Archives: Free Dates
It’s About Time
We all have the same amount everyday. 24 hours, 1440 minutes and two people to focus on each day. It is a gift! Marriage is unlike any other relationship. We are committed to pursuing each other. Whether you and your … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates
Tagged date ideas, extra hour, fall back, Fall Date Ideas
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Finding Your Place
We have a place here in Florida that has become one of our favorite places to go. Especially during the pandemic. It is a place that helps redirect our focus, and it has worked for us time and time again. … Continue reading
25 of My Favorite Things Date Idea
Favorite things are just that–favorites. And most people will talk for hours about what they love if you can figure out what that is. Your spouse is no exception. I had the idea to think about my favorite things and … Continue reading
Looking Outward Together
We spend much of our posts talking about how to make your relationship stronger to last through the years. This requires intentionality in pursuing intimacy with your spouse—spiritual, emotional, physical, as well as cherishing each other. This will make your … Continue reading
It’s A Wonderful, Wild Life (Drive, that is!)
Tom and I woke to an empty home yesterday for the first time in 38 years–when we first became parents. But we weren’t alone. God met us in special ways throughout the days leading up to Christmas. Our kids kept … Continue reading
Vintage Post – 8 Cheap Dates On A Tight Budget
There was a time in my life when I would have taken offense at being called a “cheap date.” But once you’re married with small children, teenagers or without a job, a cheap date is a grateful option and becomes … Continue reading
Vintage Posts – Savoring The Old
With ten years of posts written and published, from time to time we enjoy sharing some of our favorites with you. We call these “Vintage Posts”, because like a vintage wine they are worth savoring and enjoying. They may even … Continue reading
6 Last Minute Valentines Ideas To The Rescue
There are couples who go all out for Valentines Day because they enjoy it. Whether you spend a ridiculous amount of money to dine out with the crowds (hardly romantic in my humble opinion), or maybe you buy stereotypical gifts … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Holidays, Valentine's Day
Tagged Free Romantic Valentines Ideas
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2018 Date Night Challenge – “E” Date
It was Tom’s turn to plan our “E” date, and I must say he did an Exceptional job! First, we had tickets for an Event at Maison et Jardin to view the newly renovated estate and sample their food. We met … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Movie Dates, Outdoor Dates
Tagged E Date, Enzian Theater, Maison et Jardin, Popcorn Flicks In The Park
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Happy Hour
This week we’re featuring one blog for our Happy Hour Special. If you live in Orlando, you will love this resource. If you’re visiting Central Florida, this will help you enjoy more of The City Beautiful than Disney can provide. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Cheap Dates, Date Night Ideas, Fall Date Ideas, Free Dates, Happy Hour
Tagged Orlando Date Nights
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GYRO Week 12 – Cinco de Mayo es Romantico
Here’s our GYRO Date night idea reposted from May, 5, 2010. We’re a couple days late – sorry. Hopefully you can still make time to celebrate this Mexican National holiday! Ole! Since today is Cinco de Mayo – the Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Fun Dates, GYRO Challenge, Holidays, Romance in Marriage, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Mayo date idea, Cooking, Holiday, Home, Mexico, Puebla, United States
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GYRO Week 11 – Drive-In Movie Night
I know we don’t normally encourage a movie night for a date, even at home, but this one is different. The idea is to pick a really bad, B-rated movie. Believe me, they’re out there. I found one site that … Continue reading
GYRO Week 10 – No Electricity Night
We are in North Carolina this week and had the opportunity to be on the Blue Ridge Parkway late one night. We stopped at an overlook point and turned off the car so we could gaze at the stars. It … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Outdoor Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates, Winter Date Ideas
Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Date Night Ideas, Electricity, International Dark-Sky Association, Light pollution, Night sky, North Carolina
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4 Myths of At-Home Themed Date Nights – Part 2
Myth #2 – Themed at-home dates are expensive. This couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money to pull off a great themed date night. Especially if you plan your date around one … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Christian Marriage, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Free Dates, Fun Dates, GYRO Challenge, Holidays, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Unique Dates
Tagged Guinness, Irish mythology, Irish Stew, New England boiled dinner, Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, Soda Bread, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day Date Ideas
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GYRO Week 1 – Game Night
Welcome to week one of our Get Your Romance On Challenge. We have several signed up for the entire 14 week date night challenge. However, we invite you to try one or more even if you’re not up to doing … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Free Dates, Fun Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, GYRO Challenge, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas
Tagged boardgame, clue, Date Night Ideas, Free date nights, Game Night, games, Get Your Romance On, Monday, Recreation, Scrabble, Video Games
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Clue Date Night With A Sexy Twist
We all love the classic game of Clue where each player tries to figure out whodunnit. But what if the whole game was given a twist into a game of whereyougonnadoit, instead. Are you with me? This date will take … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #13
Since it’s the last post of our 1/2 Marathon Blogging Challenge, we knew we had to offer a real knock out of a post. We think we’ve come up with the perfect one for you to try. Fall Date – … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #9
What better time than the Fall to review the season when you first fell in love? Fall Date #9 Photographs And Memories of Falling in Love Once the kids are in bed, cuddle up on the couch with some hot … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #7
Today’s date may take a little planning, but it will be oh, so worth it! We’re planning to try this one while we’re in the mountains. 🙂 Fall Date #7 Star-Gazing Purchase or borrow an inflatable mattress if you can. … Continue reading