Category Archives: romantic date nights

GYRO Week 9 – Spouse Appreciation Night

This date is a great way to let your spouse know all the things you love and appreciate about them. Start by making a list of those things you appreciate most about your spouse.  It has been said, “what we … Continue reading

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GYRO Week 8 – Watch Your Wedding Video

This week’s date doesn’t take a lot of planning, but it is sure to bring back lots of memories. After dinner and once the kids are all sound asleep. Put on your comfy clothes and cuddle up on the couch … Continue reading

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GYRO Week 6 – Romantic Easter Date

It’s spring, and Easter is right around the corner. As Christians there isn’t a more important date on the calendar, for Easter represents the freedom Christ bought for us. It truly is a date to celebrate. And as couples the … Continue reading

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Downton Abbey Date Night Idea

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 our GYRO Challenge was to pick a country as … Continue reading

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GYRO Week 2 – Coffee Shop

Welcome to week two 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 all … Continue reading

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4 Myths Of At-Home Themed Date Nights – Part 4

Myth #4 – I’m not creative! Oh how many times we’ve heard this one. The best part of planning a themed date is it makes it easier for those who are not so creative. Having the parameters of a theme … Continue reading

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4 Myths Of At-Home Themed Date Nights – Part 3

First of all we want to share that The Romantic Vineyard was voted a Top 12 Marriage Blog for 2012 on a Twitter contest sponsored by Square 1 Ministries. We don’t take such honors lightly, but recognize God is at work … Continue reading

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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

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GYRO Prep – One Week To Go!

And no, this isn’t a recipe for this classic Greek dish. It’s an acronym for our 14-week challenge called, Get Your Romance On. We’ve heard from many who are planning to bless their spouse this Valentine’s Day by giving them … Continue reading

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14 Ways To Bless Your Spouse This Valentine’s Day

We want to give you the heads up about our “Get Your Romance On” (GYRO) Date Night Challenge for Valentine’s Day. The idea is to give your spouse the gift of 14 dates beginning the week after Valentine’s Day and … Continue reading

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13 Fall Dates – #10

For many of you it may not feel or look much like Fall–yet. So hearing of all our dates could cause you discouragement. This is not our wish. Being a native of Florida I know first hand what it’s like … Continue reading

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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

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13 Fall Dates – #5

We hope you’ve been enjoying our date night ideas as much as we’ve been enjoying the fall weather in Northern Georgia. It’s amazing how much more inspired one can be to write about this beautiful time of year when it … Continue reading

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13 Fall Dates – #4

We are in the middle of a series of 13 Fall Dates To Warm Your Heart. We hope you’re finding each date easy to do, and full of potential to make a romantic memory that will last long after the … Continue reading

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13 Fall Dates – #2

We are taking part in the CMBA Challenge to post for 13 days straight in October. We’ve decided to offer 13 dates to enjoy this time of year. Be sure to check back each day, and let us know when … Continue reading

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Bento Box Date Night

Ok. This is a total foodie type date night, but I couldn’t resist. These Bento boxes are amazing! And there is no limit to the themes you could try, except your budget, of course. We are very aware of budget … Continue reading

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Making Your 4th Romantic

When was the last time you surprised your spouse by doing something special for them that they weren’t expecting? Annual holidays are a great chance to let your romantic sparks fly so to speak, which is why we offer romantic … Continue reading

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Wow Factor Date Night Idea

You’ve heard of Fear Factor. The game show where contestants must face their fears in order to win the competition. It’s popularity is due to the fact that people love the unexpected. The idea of this date night is to … Continue reading

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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

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The Romantic Gourmet Date Night Idea

I’ve always loved cooking, even before I knew how to cook. As a kid I remember watching a show called “The Galloping Gourmet.” His name was Graham Kerr and was from England. He made cooking look like fun – he must … Continue reading

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