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Tag Archives: Date Night Ideas
Solstice
Yes, today is the one where daylight is the longest of the year. The sun stays around a bit longer and does what it does best—shines light. without it all would be darkness—complete and utter darkness. If you’re like me, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Summer Date Ideas
Tagged Date Night Ideas, moonlight, summer solstice, sunlight
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Passport Dinner Dates
Tom and I love to travel, but with the pandemic it has been impossible for most. Especially elective vacation travel. We shared this date idea in 2009 under our Top 10 Date Night Ideas, but we felt this date needs … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates
Tagged Andrea Bocelli, Chef Pasquale, Chicken Cacciatore, Cooking Together, Date Night Ideas, Foodie Dinner Dates, Passport Dinner Dates
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Your Story Is Your History
Sitting on our porch at Barefoot Cabin I had the thought—how many days have we shared since we were married? One of the best parts of Google is being able to find the answer quickly to such random questions. We … Continue reading
That’s A Good Question
As I’m writing this post, the leaves are falling at my feet with cool temperatures and sunny skies. It is a perfect picture of a crisp, fall day in the mountains. But the scenery doesn’t matter when it comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Christian Marriage, communication, Date Night Ideas
Tagged communication, Date Night Ideas, Fall leaves, good question, marriage
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10 Habits of Highly Romantic Couples
Romance is simply thinking of your spouse above all others when it comes to time, attention, generosity and kindness. Your spouse should never feel that they come in second place to your other priorities. Of course there are seasons when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Date Night Ideas, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Habits
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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
Five Friday Favorites – Lovin’ Summer Dates
“Summer lovin’ had me a blast Summer lovin’ went by so fast.” These are paraphrased lyrics from a popular song in the musical, Grease. And it’s the inspiration for today’s Friday Favorites. The lazy days of Summer go by fast, … Continue reading
Five Friday Favorites – Florida, The Sunshine State
I am a native Floridian and I love it here. Even with all the changes in traffic, population, congestion, and humidity, Florida is home. Tom and I have the privilege of traveling quite a bit. With him officially retired we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Five Friday Favorites, Orlando Date Ideas, Summer Date Ideas, Summer Sizzlin' Dates
Tagged Date Night Ideas, Florida, Florida native, Orlando Florida, Romance in Marriage, the Sunshine State
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Vintage Post – “O” Date Night Ideas
“O” Activities: Opera – if you’re a fan, why not plan a night out at a local theater. We love Phantom of the Opera, and if you click the link…you’re in for a treat. (Be sure to turn up your sound!) … Continue reading
Vintage Post – The Origin Of Your Spouse Date Night
We all have one. It defines us from the moment we take our first breath, and it stays with us until we breathe our last. Yes, we all have a hometown. I was born in Orlando, and I still live … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “Z”
You read that title right. Our daughter got married in January 2018. She was the last one to leave the nest, so we knew this would be an adjustment for us. Instead of giving in to the sadness of the … Continue reading
Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “W”
What a better way to celebrate this date than WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND. Being at our cabin this was easier for us than when we’re in Orlando. Tom took me to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort to watch the skiers … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas
Tagged Alphabet Dates, Date Night Ideas, the letter “w”, W
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter ‘S”
Some letters are easier to plan dates around than others. This one was super easy and always a favorite of ours. SUNRISE, SEA, SUN, SAND AND SEAFOOD Living near the beach this one is a date we enjoy often, but … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Outdoor Dates
Tagged Alphabet Dates, Date Night Ideas
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It’s About TIME!
You’re most likely familiar with Jim Croce’s #1 single from the 70’s, Time In A Bottle. If you’re not, you need to be! It’s one of those songs that communicates the value of lasting love. This man shares his desire … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Fun Dates, Love Songs, Music
Tagged Date Night Ideas, Jim Croce, Time in a Bottle
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Fall Back – An Extra Hour To Romance Your Spouse
Tonight we turn our clocks back an hour, ending Daylight Saving Time for 2014. Not all areas of the country take part in this annual manipulation of time, but if you do, we have some ideas on how to squeeze … Continue reading
52 Uncommon Dates – An Interview And A Giveaway
We were recently asked to review a new book available on Amazon titled, 52 Uncommon Dates, A Couple’s Adventure Guide For Praying, Playing And Staying Together, by Randy Southern. And we are so glad we were asked. This book is … Continue reading
New Venture With Engaged Marriage
I’m happy to announce that today marks the beginning of being a part of the Writing Team on the Engaged Marriage Blog. I’ll be posting once a month on the topic of Romance and Date Night Ideas. I hope you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Guest Post, Romance in Marriage
Tagged date night, Date Night Ideas, Engaged Marriage, marriage
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Mark Your Calendar Is Back!
Happy Monday! We hope your holiday weekend was one full of special times and great memories together as a couple and with friends and family. We asked you if you missed our Mark Your Calendar posts each Monday, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas, romantic date nights, Romantic Orlando
Tagged Central Florida, Date Night Ideas, Downton Abbey, Gregg Allman, Hank Williams Jr, July, Orlando Date Ideas, Orlando Florida, UCF Arena
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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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