Date Night Ideas

I've only been married for three years, but I've dated this incredible man since I was 17! We have been on lots of dates and we continue to do a date night a week. We value our time together as a couple growing and deepening our relationship. But it has to be more than seeing each other every day doing the day-to-day things. We try to do simple and fun activities together, and then at times we go all out...you just gotta make time for each other!

Here are a few ideas that Steve and I enjoy doing together:

Date Night Ideas

• Bowling - We found a place that's $12 per person for unlimited bowling. We usually bowl until are arms start hurting! 
• Fort night - Build a fort like you use too. Buy your favorite foods (Sour Patch Kids) and watch a movie.
• Find a new coffee shop to try - Back in high school we use to go to a bookstore, grab some coffee and play scrabble.
• Play games together - Phase 10 is a fun game to play with just the two of you. Although, I don't play anymore. Steve ALWAYS seems to win in that game...ALWAYS!! 
• Toss a football, play tennis or go for a run together
• Eat dinner on the patio with a glass of wine - Easy and cheap! 
• Turn off the phones and T.V. and read together 
• Devotionals at a coffee shop
• Visit a small town - Living in Colorado we have found fun little mountain towns that we can enjoy in one day. 
• Go for a walk or hike
• Take a picnic to the park and go fishing
• Take a trip to the library - I reintroduced Steve to libraries...
• Explore downtown - We don't go downtown often, but it's fun to act like tourists in your own state.
• Go fishing
• Watch the sun rise or set
• Visit different farmers market and ride your bike 
• Bike rides are always a great choice

Those are some ideas that are different from going to the movies and going out to dinner (which we love both). What do you like to do?

Photo: Rachael Hope Photography

with joy,

Aneta Nina