Category Archive: Romantic Ideas

Springtime Ideas to Freshen up Your Life and Your Love!

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Marriage, Romantic Ideas, Seasonal

May 3, 2011

Spring Time!

Get Excited For Spring!

Spring is officially here and you can bet that during the ensuing weeks the rest of the winter weather is going to take it’s leave and before you know it we will be baking in the hot summer sun.  Springtime is the perfect time to get a bit of spring -cleaning done as well as to get out and enjoy the sunshine while the temps are still mild and enjoyable. Springtime always brings with it a sense of newness and renewal.  Here are a few ideas that are bound to give you Spring Fever!

Plan a romantic date with your sweetie to welcome in spring.  With all the flowers blooming now might be a perfect time to visit a beautiful garden or other public venue that houses blooming flowers.   Take pictures of your sweetie in front of all that’s blossoming.  Go canoeing or rent a pedal boat at your local lake.  Go out for ice cream afterward. Take a nature walk.  Pack some water and a snack or some trail mix and head to the nearest trail.   Being out in the sunshine is an amazing aphrodisiac—take advantage of it and you will spice up your love life at the same time.

Head outside.   No more using the wintertime blues as an excuse not to exercise.  Go on a walk and get some fresh air or take a bike ride with your honey.  The warmer weather is a great time to get outside and shed those extra winter pounds. 

Add some vibrant color to your wardrobe.  After a long winter of wearing dark and drab sweaters now is the perfect chance to add a pop of bright color to your wardrobe with a pretty top or even a bright sundress that you can enjoy all summer long.   Be bold and buy some pretty new lingerie pieces in springtime colors as well—even if only you know what you’re wearing it will still definitely help you shed the wintertime blahs.

Do some underwear drawer Spring cleaning.    Even though some of your most comfy favorites might be wearing out—don’t hesitate to throw them out if the time has come.  If an item has holes, worn out elastic, stains or tears—it’s probably time to chuck it.  Splurge on some new and sexy bras and panties—it will make you feel pretty and your partner is bound to appreciate your new sexy look as well.  An after-shopping fashion show might even be a fun way to get you both excited about your new lingerie.

Plant a vegetable garden.  If you don’t have a lot of room in your yard or even if you just have a patio many vegetables can be grown successfully in pots.  Tomatoes are a favorite item to grow at home and come August you will be thrilled that you took the time to nurture your veggie garden.  Not only do home -grown veggies taste better but your little garden may even save you a few bucks as well.  If a vegetable garden isn’t your thing, perhaps a flower or indoor herb garden might be.  Watching things grow can be very fun and rewarding.

Go Fly a Kite.  If you live near the beach this is the perfect place to go and fly a kite—otherwise any open space will do.  Take advantage of those spring breezes and let your kite soar!  It will make you feel like you are 10 again and you will be wondering why you didn’t try it sooner.  If your kite doesn’t take off right away-don’t despair—have fun and just enjoy your day.

Zoos are not just for kids. There is something magical about getting up close and personal with wild animals or even heading out to your local aquarium to spend some time watching the mesmerizing fish. 

Go bird watching!  Birds are now migrating north so there are an abundance of them out and flying about.  If you prefer to bring the birds to you, get a bird or a hummingbird feeder and put it in your yard.  Before you know it your yard will be filled with birds (and many of their fine feathered friends) and you will be able to enjoy watching their natural beauty as well as enjoy the magical springtime sound of chirping birds. 

Resuscitate Your Love Life.   Send your sweetie a sexy text message.  Or call him while at work and describe in intimate detail what you are (or aren’t wearing) Re-master the art of flirting—all your efforts are bound to be most appreciated and it’s a great chance to rekindle your romance.  

Springtime is here-take advantage of the warmer weather and get excited for the newness of the season.  Hopefully our suggestions are enough to get you excited and motivated enough to clean out the cobwebs and get out into the sunshine.  Happy Spring! 

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18 Inexpensive Activities To Do With Your Sweetie Post Tax-Day

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General, Marriage, Romantic Ideas

April 14, 2011

18 Post Tax Day Inexpensive Date Ideas

April 15th can bring a cold shiver down the spine of any taxpayer.  Tax day comes and often hits hard—right in the wallet.  No one enjoys having to cough up the cash to pay the man and the after burn can often have a stinging effect for quite some time.   Keeping the romance alive in your relationship might be especially challenging during times of post-tax day austerity.  There is hope, however and there are a surprising number of sexy and fun activities you can do with your sweetie that won’t break the bank.  Here’s our list of inexpensive and fun dates to keep your love life going even when your bank account is looking a bit bleak.  A few weeks of frugal living will get your cash flow going again and with these ideas your relationship won’t suffer one bit.  In fact, you might be surprised at how much super sexy fun you can have for cheap!

 

 

  1. Eat breakfast for dinner and eat it in bed, of course.  Breakfast in bed is always a luxurious and fun way to start your day.  Why not end the day the same way?  Breakfast foods are inexpensive and being snuggled in with your sweetie is bound to inspire a night of sexy romance to boot.  
  2. Have an at home Spa date.  Run a hot bath for two and then give each other full body massages using relaxing and fragrant body oil.  Turn off your alarm clock and sleep in the next day.
  3. Try fine wines.  An easy way to try nice wines that you might not be able to afford at the moment is to take a tour of a local winery.  Check your area to see if there is one nearby and head to one of the wine-tastings. 
  4. Find a local band that needs an audience.  There are always local bands in your area that play for free at bars, coffee houses or other public venues.  Find a band you might like and plan an evening of live music that will cost you next to nothing.
  5. Hit your local bowling alley.  It’s not free, but for very little cash you can have a full evening of the kind of silly fun that only bowling will bring out.  Give you and your sweetie cutesy names on the computerized scorekeeper like “Super Hottie” and “Loverboy.” Don’t forget to wager something sexy on the game—like a massage to be given at home later.
  6. Browse through a bookstore.  It’s fun to wade through the aisles and look at all sorts of different books—ones you’d like to read, ones you have read and ones you think just look ridiculous.  Have fun and explore.  Don’t forget to take a peek at the Kama Sutra books for some good ideas you may want to try later on.
  7. Invite another couple over for a potluck dinner.   Having a potluck eases the financial burden on both couples and you can try some new recipes and food ideas.  Play some silly board games afterward.
  8. Go to a local petting zoo.  It’s fun to go play with the animals and by all means feel free to imitate their sounds or behavior.  Have some fun with it and be sure to invest a few sheckles into some zoo-sanctioned food to feed the little beasts.  Going to a petting zoo gives you both a great reason for a post adventure shower for two.
  9. Play a personal version of 20 questions.  No matter how long you’ve been with your partner there is always something you don’t know yet about him/her.  Each of you should make a list of 20 things you want to know about the other person and make sure you ask them in a way that requires more than a yes or no answer.  You might be surprised about what you discover.
  10. Take a hike.  Make a plan for a late afternoon, early evening hike and pack a light picnic dinner to eat while you are out.   After hiking back listen to some music on the car radio while lying on the hood of your car watching the stars.
  11. Go to a local inexpensive sporting event.  Maybe your nephew has a little league game or maybe it’s 2 for 1 day at your local stadium.  Going to a game is going to score you some points with your man and maybe he will feel like returning the favor next time you want to hit the ballet.
  12. Check out the theatre schedule for your local community theatre or college drama department.  For very little outlay you can see some very fun productions that are definitely going to be worthwhile.
  13. Ride bikes.  If you and your sweetie have bikes, plan a route and go out for a ride.  If you don’t have them they can be rented cheaply—a tandem bike can be especially fun on a date.  Have some fun with him and stop peddling while he does all the work—see how long it takes for him to notice.
  14. Check out old movies.  Many movies (especially old ones) can be checked out at your local library for free.  Each of you can pick one of your favorites that the other one hasn’t seen yet.  Pop some popcorn and make it a romantic and fun movie night at home. 
  15.  Go on a tour of your own city.  If you can’t afford a vacation, see what there is to sight see in your very own neighborhood.  You might be surprised what’s there as a tourist attraction that you have been completely unaware of.
  16. Check out local open mike nights.  Nightclubs or coffee houses in your neighborhood might sponsor these and you never know when you are going to see some genuinely good (or very bad) talent.  Be prepared for anything and if it turns out badly you will have more to laugh about on the drive home.
  17. Hit your local comedy club amateur night.  For the cost of a drink or 2 you can have a full night of what will hopefully turn out to be some good laughs.
  18. Play pool in a dive bar.  Grab a couple of beers in your local Joe’s and challenge your sweetie to a game of pool or darts.  Don’t forget to make a sexy wager on your game—the loser can buy the winner’s songs on the jukebox. 

 

Being temporarily tax poor needn’t mean your relationship has to suffer.  Who knows–it might even flourish as your creativity forces you and your partner to try some new adventures as a couple.  April 15th and paying your taxes isn’t fun, but that doesn’t mean your dating life can’t be.

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April Fools Day- Are You A Zero Or A Hero?

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General, Holiday, Marriage, Romantic Ideas

March 29, 2011

April Fools Day

April Fools Day Pranks
There isn’t a guy in the world that hasn’t looked at his wife or girlfriend on April Fools Day and thought of her as a potential victim. Here’s some ideas that might get you thinking but hopefully won’t get you thrown out of the house.

 

April Fools Day has become the socially acceptable day to play mean tricks on your friends and co-workers.   At some point most men have turned to their spouses or girlfriends and thought they, too might make easy prey for a well-chosen April Fools Day prank. I recently watched with interest a video on the Internet about a guy who played a prank on his girl by literally awakening her after a night of heavy drinking with a blowhorn.  As if this wasn’t bad enough he set HUNDREDS of mousetraps and put them next to her in bed as well as on the floor next to her bed.  When the blowhorn woke her with a pretty serious jolt (as if THAT wasn’t enough) then she hit the ground in horror where dozens of mousetraps snapped at her toes. Did he get her attention?  You bet he did, but I hope she kicked him to the curb after that fiasco. 

Before you go over the top with your April Fools Day shenanigans here are a few ideas to get you into the spirit of the holiday without getting you kicked out of the house.  Save the meaner pranks for the guys—here are a few fun ideas.  It’s up to you whether you decide to be an April Fools Day Zero…or Hero.

Food Pranks:  These are not the best idea to pull on your girlfriend once you’ve passed the second grade but if you insist on trying one, keep it on the tamer side. These include such tricks as switching out the creamy filling in the middle of Oreo cookies for toothpaste or putting salt in the sugar bowl.   If you don’t go too far with food these tricks (although juvenile) are likely to get your April Fools Day point across.

Gross Pranks:  The old stand by April Fools day prank is to put Saran wrap over the toilet bowl so tightly that your sleepy-eyed significant other won’t notice until it’s too late—it’s a shocking and gross prank but it won’t take long for your spouse to figure out that they’ve become another April Fools day victim.   Another really disgusting prank is to buy a very large and realistic rubber “dog poop” at a novelty store, and leave it right in the middle of your front porch mat.  It’s so yucky but it’s a great prank with very little after burn.  It’s funny once you realize that the “gift” is phony.

Office Pranks:  Office life must be incredibly boring because there always seems to be a plethora of great office pranks going around.  Filling your office-mates cubicle with hundreds of post-its all over his workspace will definitely get your office snickering.  Another office favorite it carefully rigging desk drawers with the contents upside down (use Saran Wrap to temporarily hold it all in) and then placing it back in the cabinet, primed and ready to go.  You won’t have to travel far to hear the giant crash of desk contents when the drawer is opened—it’s bound to be followed by some good use of the English language as well.

Gentler, almost loving pranks:  Make a mini-date with your girl, which later you will pretend to break.  Tell her that you want to go to dinner and a movie with her or something else that’s easy and simple.  At the last minute you can play the prank part on her by coming up with a really lame guy excuse to break the date.  Say something like “my best buddy’s car broke down and I need you to come and pick us up—“ or anything that leads her to believe that her night is in an utter state of ruin.  The prank makes a sudden turn for the better when you have a romantic dinner cooked for her (or any other special evening) all ready to go.  She’ll be waiting for the punch line but won’t mind a bit when it doesn’t come.  She’s not going to be expecting this sort of an April Fools day prank believe me.

Make a Fool of Yourself for Love:  Greet your sweetie on April Fools day to a series of clues and take her on a very silly and a little bit crazy treasure hunt.    The clues can be a sort of wild goose chase (it’s April Fools Day after all) but keep it fun and uncomplicated. At the end of all this treasure hunting and clue searching have a gift wrapped up beautifully that she can open up with great excitement.  (She won’t be expecting an April Fools Day present!)  Inside have a framed photograph of you, Mr. Wonderful in the buff or in silky boxers with a rose clenched between your teeth.  The caption on the photograph could read, ”I am still just a Silly Fool For You…Happy April Fools Day!”   Yes, it’s a bit corny but it’s also completely unexpected.  You will woo your lady with your boyish charm and she’s going to melt.

April Fools Day doesn’t have to be cruel in order to be fun.  My suggestion to you is to perhaps to go against the grain a bit and make your Aprils Fools Day a bit of a kinder, gentler one.  Your sweetheart is going to thank you for this and trust me that part you will like.   All that really is going to be missing from your day of tomfoolery is the raucous laughter and a bit of back slapping from the boys club.  Trust me, those guys might think you are funny–but they aren’t really that fun to sleep with at the end of the day.  Save the mean tricks for your buddies.  When it comes to your lady-just be the Fool she loves and believe me– that is quite enough.

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