Whether it’s a first date, wedding anniversary, or in our case “just because,” picnics have always been considered a romantic gesture and the perfect way to spend some quality bonding time with your special someone. But if you are like me, the stress of pulling off the perfect picnic can get in the way of enjoying the date. Perhaps that was why Hubby and I never did one. I … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: A Creative Mess
Hubby and I needed a bit of an escape from the holiday madness and wanted a date night that would help us unwind and let loose. But of course, we still wanted to feel safe and socially distant while doing it. We find that the two things don’t often mix. But, after a little investigating, I came up with a perfect date night … a SPLATTER DATE! And after hearing that he would be … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: Meshing Together
Hubby and I really do not have that much in common. I mean, we share the same values, which is HUGE, but as far as hobbies and interests … not so much. He is a health nut and can spend hours at the gym or read up on supplements and healthy food alternatives, while I can spend hours reading the back of the Ben & Jerry’s containers (only after I have eaten what is inside … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: STEPPING Up Your Date Night Game
Believe it or not, I am a pretty simple girl. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. Happiness for me is the feel and smell of fresh, clean sheets on your bed, a cup of coffee, and a book to read when it is raining, CHEESECAKE, and a good pedicure! Oh, and date night with my hubby, of course. With this knowledge in mind and wanting to STEP up his date night game, Hubby … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: Let the Good Times Roll
Hubby and I had our first date at a dueling piano bar 25 years ago, so as you can imagine, they have kind of been our thing. Ironically, we had yet to try one in Orlando since we moved here ... three and a half years ago. We decided to remedy that, and thankfully, Jellyrolls at the Disney Boardwalk Resort was worth the wait! Jellyrolls is an adult-only, 21-and-over … [Read more...]