Couple cuddling in bed. Photo: monkeybusinessimages / Bigstock.com
By Kristin Mattern
Go back in time this weekend and invite your cutie over for a good, old-fashioned slumber party! Break out the sleeping bags and grab your silliest pajamas for this fun date night that will have the two of you giggling like a couple of teenagers.
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By Kristin Mattern
Who says you can’t swim in the winter? And no, we don’t mean join the Polar Bear Club! This weekend, take your snow bunny for a spa getaway and dive into love. You’’ll both enjoy this romantic and relaxing date idea.
Couple kissing while enjoying breakfast in bed. Photo: pressmaster / Bigstock.com
By Kristin Mattern
You and your sweetie are sick of the same old Valentine’s Day traditions, or maybe you’re both convinced it’s just a day made up by the card companies. Perhaps your pockets are just little lighter this year and you’re looking for ways to save money. Whatever your reason, this Valentine’s Day is a great time to have a cheap date to celebrate your love together.
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By Kristin Mattern
Take a gamble on love this weekend and hit the strip with your man! Head out to a local casino and set the stakes high as you roll your way into your sweetie’s heart. You’ll be up all night with this weekend date idea.
This weekend, spend the night indoors with your love by showing off your competitive side by organizing a few romantic dating games. This is a great night to share your best couple friends too. So hurry over to an arcade and have a fun game night with your sweetheart!
Cheerful couple in front of a cabin. Photo: Luna Vandoorne / Bigstock.com
By Gabriela Robles
Rent a cabin in the mountains with your partner and settle in for a comfy, romantic weekend together. Whether you’re actually snowed in or just pretending to be, this is a surefire way to light the flame together.
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By Gabriela Robles
If it’s too cold to enjoy the great outdoors and you and your sweetheart are going a little stir crazy at home, make a trip to a local eat-in bakery. It’ll be a much-needed break from your usual routine of dining out at your favorite cafe or sports bar. Plus, you’ll be able to keep warm and indulge in some delicious treats at the same time.
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By Kristin Mattern
Bring on the goose bumps this Friday the Thirteenth by having a superstition-based date with your baby. Take those old wives tales to heart as the two of you skip cracks hand-in-hand so you don’t break your mothers’ backs. Avoid walking under ladders or breaking mirrors – nobody wants seven years of bad luck. Take superstitious beliefs to a fun new place with this weekend date idea.
Dating in NYC can be a minefield. Getting a date is hard enough these days, but then you have to come up with something fun and romantic to do. The most common New York Date ideas typically involve the movies and a drink or a meal. Going out for a nice meal at one of the most romantic restaurants NYC has to offer is a good date idea. However, it should be tied in with something a little more unique if you want to make the best first impression.
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By April Littleton
Traveling the world together can give you and your partner the chance to relax and reconnect romantically. When you’re out at at sea, time seems to slow down. How could you worry about anything when you have such a beautiful view surrounding you? Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend your entire life saving in order to venture out to new places. Cupid has some ideas:
Beyonce and Jay-Z. Photo: GTRES/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Courtney Allen
If there is one thing celebrities have in common with those of us who spend our lives out of the spotlight and away from the paparazzi flashes, it’s giving back. As a nation, and as individual people, we all have the ability to raise our country’s standards through strengthening the educational system, empowering youth, women, the homeless and the disabled, raising money for disaster relief, sustaining the environment and so much more.
Justin Long and Amanda Seyfried. Photo: Rocstar/RR/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
Justin Long and Amanda Seyfried bonded over her dog. The new couple, who announced they were dating earlier this month, took her Australian shepherd, Finn, on a walk. According to UsMagazine.com, the new couple took her dog to a nearby park, where they relaxed on a blanket and let Finn play. “They recently started hanging out more, going on date-like activities. They’re both busy…but they’re seeing where it goes,” said a source.
Have you been enjoying a summer of love? This season is often associated with long balmy nights and bright sunny days spent with our significant other, but within a few short weeks, autumn will be upon us. The nights will get cooler and the days, shorter. So, with this thought in mind, make the most of the warm weather with the following end-of-summer date ideas.
You’ve met someone special. You’re electrified with excitement and looking for a date idea, but you don’t have the money for a meal, or you’re just not feeling food for your first date. No problem! There are tons of great date ideas that will wow your new sweetie without having to deal with preparing a three-course dinner. With a little creativity, and a quick bite before you leave, you and your honey will have a wonderful time sans-food.
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By Sarah Ribeiro
You and your sweetheart have been together for every holiday so far, and now for the Fourth of July, you’re ready to take a unique approach. Celebrate in a non-traditional way by making everything red, white and blue. The easiest way to set up this color spectrum date is to split it into thirds. Decide which part of the day will be linked to which color, and go from there.
It’s been six months since the cuddling and gift-giving time of year, and you’re running out of summer date ideas. This weekend, ditch the summer activities and celebrate the half-way point to Christmas with your love. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
Packing for any vacation can be exhausting, but it gets even harder when you’re deciding what to take on your first trip with your new flame. But just like in relationships, when it comes to packing for a trip, it’s best to leave all extra baggage behind! To help you “pack for success,” here are the top 10 things to take with you whether you are hitting the wide-open road together, or jetting away to somewhere exotic!
Every town, no matter how small, has special hotspots. Some cities have historic sites that draw crowds or a landmark that’s famous nationally. Others just have beautiful locales in the nooks and crannies of town that only the locals know about. This weekend, you and your sweetheart can see the sights as an insider without having to leave your hometown. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
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ByLaura Seldonfor GalTime.com
Great dates don’t have to come in the form of a helicopter ride at sunset or a weekend spa getaway (although a massage does sound nice right about now…) No, contrary to what The Bachelor would have you believe, romance doesn’t depend on spending money in big flashy ways. To prove it, here are 10 fun and unique date ideas that will cost you less than $50!
It’s always important to recognize the hard work moms do — not just on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year. They often put their partners and children first, forgetting to take time for themselves. This May, we’re encouraging moms to step away from their household duties and embrace some kid-free time with their significant others. Remember, your loved ones want to make you just as happy as you make them. Below are five date ideas that every mom will enjoy.
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By Daniela Agurcia
This weekend, be a little playful and adventurous with your loved one: go paintballing together. Research places nearby and sign up for a day where you can both get away and have some fun. This activity is great for couples that are highly active and welcome a little challenge. You’ve already had those one-on-one dates where you get to know each other over a casual cup of coffee or fancy dinner out, and now it’s time for something different. Paintballing is the perfect way to see the more carefree and child-like side of your partner. …Don’t go anywhere, there’s more. Click here for more.
Pamper yourself with a couples massage this weekend! Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
Spring is here, and with it comes the ever-dreaded cleaning that comes along for the ride. This isn’t anything your babe can’t help with, though. This weekend, make Spring cleaning fun: take a chance to welcome the new season early with your honey and apply spring cleaning to your daily lives.
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By Sarah Ribeiro
This weekend, forget the cold weather and get active indoors with your sweetheart. Head to the gym with your love for a little one-on-one — and some March Madness of your own.
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By Sarah Ribeiro
Embrace the Irish holiday this weekend by grabbing a group of your friends and drinking in the tradition. Plan a pub crawl date night that your friends will talk about for years. Don’t worry about your single friends, they’ll have plenty to entertain themselves with on this whirlwind date. The pub scene will buzz around your crew as a mix of singles and couples join together to enjoy a few beers. This is the perfect opportunity to bridge your private and public relationship lives.