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Category Archives: Date Night Ideas
Be All There
I am resolved to be completely present wherever I am. I’ve realized recently that too often I’m not present mentally, though I may be physically. I am often distracted in the present by the future, which robs me of all … Continue reading
Éirinn go Brách
Translated the above title means Ireland Forever. In 1996 we were privileged to visit Ireland. It was one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. We thought we knew what the color green was, but honestly, you haven’t … Continue reading
Necessary Adjustments
We are having to make some adjustments on The Romantic Vineyard, largely due to other responsibilities we have which are pressing: My Mom is turning 90 on March 15th. It is a blessing to have her with us still. She … Continue reading
Romantic Orlando: Sunrise – Sunset
Living in Florida we have an advantage over every other state in the union; we have an east coast and a west coast. This gave us an idea for a unique date day; we have yet to do it because of … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Daytime Dates, Fun Dates, Orlando Date Ideas, Outdoor Dates, Romantic Orlando, Sunrise Dates, Sunset Dates, Testimonies, Unique Dates
Tagged Alligator Alley, Atlantic Ocean, Clearwater Beach, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Homosassa Springs State Park, Lake Eustis, State park, Stetson University, Weeki Wachee
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Make It Your Own “Super Tuesday”
Today is known as Super Tuesday because it is the Tuesday when 10 states participate in voting for their party’s nominee for President. This year it’s the Republican party selecting their nominee. Why not celebrate this day in a special … Continue reading
Dinner Date Dilemma
Have you ever had one of those nights where neither of you have a preference for where to eat out, so no one can decide? We certainly have, and we’ve learned it’s best to have a plan. We’ve recently discovered … Continue reading
Wives Only: Romantic Leap Day Tradition
Leap Day is a day attributed to the calendar every four years in order to make up for lost time, literally. This solved a problem many civilizations had for as long as time has been recorded. It was in the … Continue reading
How Are You at Reckoning
Our time away is nearly over. It has been good to pull away, to talk, to be silent, to shop, to laugh, to sleep, to…well, you get the idea. It has been good {period}. 🙂 We were driving today from … Continue reading
Backwards Date Night Idea
This year on Valentines Day we did something we’ve never done before–we had a backwards date night. Here’s how it works: Write your love a invitation backwards so they have to use a mirror to read what you’ve written. Tell … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Orlando Date Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Cake, Cook, Dessert, Home, Hors d'oeuvre, Main course, Salad, valentine day
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If Love Is In The Air…
…then let’s take a deep breath! This is the last full week leading up to Valentine’s Day. It’s not too late to plan something special for your love. We’ve heard couples say, “Oh, we don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day – it’s … Continue reading
What Your Shopping Cart Says About You
As Tom and I were leaving Costco recently, the check-out clerk commented he wanted to come to our house simply based on what we were buying. It made us laugh as we realized how different seasons require different purchases from … Continue reading
Romantic Orlando – West Orange Bike Trail
We had the opportunity to spend an afternoon bike riding together on the West Orange Trail in West Orange County. It was a beautiful day, and the cost was minimal thanks to a Living Social Deal. We pedaled for 12 … Continue reading
“Go Fish” Fryday
I was in a meeting this week with some other wives, and this idea came to us through laughter and tears, the good kind of tears from laughing too hard. One friend had her toddler in her arms eating a … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Fun Dates, humor, Wives
Tagged Accessories, Fish, Guides and Charters, Magazines and E-zines, Outdoors, Rainbow trout, Recreation, Shopping
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How Are You?
I am often stumped by this simple question – how are you? I have to stop and actually think about how I am doing before I answer. I used to answer a quick, “fine and you?” But I can no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Bok Tower Gardens, date nights, Fun Dates, God, Honesty in Relationships, King, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, Orlando Magic, Rollins College
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Desire Of The Heart
Do you ever wish the Lord would give you the desire of your heart in regards to your marriage? What if God were to change that desire and give you what your marriage truly needed? Watch this video of a … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas
Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Lord, Lord's Cricket Ground, marriage, Relationships
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Hold On
I don’t like roller coasters. I used to when I was little, but something happened after I had children. Maybe it was wisdom! 🙂 I don’t like anything which frightens me or causes my adrenaline to soar with the eagles. … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas
Tagged Attractions, February, God, Houseplant, Recreation, Roller coaster, Theme Parks
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Let’s Take A Walk
So many times when life is hard and the circumstances are difficult, we’ll say these four words – Let’s Take A Walk. Walking provides perspective. It provides much needed contemplation. It’s simply the best way to pull back and re-access … Continue reading
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