Alrighty
then.
The marriage
class at Pike’s Peak has started and besides that, VALENTINE’S DAY is a mere
few weeks away. So…who’s ready to celebrate
lovin’ and romance?
I’m game.
We’re going to
expect all 130 of our class participants to PLAN a Valentine’ish date…execute…and
post their pictures with #storyofmarriageco.
And, I thought you might like to get in on the fun as well.
Here’s 21
of our favorite inexpensive romantic ideas to get ya thinkin….
1. Linger over a fashionably late dinner.
Put those kids
to bed. Early. Order take out, or make your favorite meal. Bust out the nice plates. Light candles, play
music, pour a glass of wine. Enjoy.
2. Whip up something new together in the kitchen together.
This is a
great little book given to Billy and I years ago as a gift. There are detailed menus, shopping lists, and
“who does what” lists. Similar ideas can be found online, or make it up as you go!
3. MOVIE NIGHT!
But put a
little something extra into it. Move the
furniture. Bring a mattress into the
living room or make a comfy pallet on the floor. Have fun watching the movie as long as you
can. ;)
4. Cuddle by the Fire
A glass of
wine, a little chocolate, great conversation.
What’s not to like?
5. Enjoy a FREE day.
The Zoo, the
Museum, even restaurants have them! Do a
little research and you can put one a month on your calendar for 2016. Bonus points!
6. Read a book together…in your favorite book
store…with a warm drink.
This is something
we love to do! We live in one of the
most beautiful cities in the country.
Get out there and enjoy it!
8. Try something new (rock climbing, canoeing,
snow shoeing etc).
Survey your
facebook friends, ask around to your co-workers. BORROW SOME GEAR. We’ve borrowed skiis, skates, kayak’s, condos, bikes,
dirt bikes, you name it. Get out there
and have a blast! Tip: Return equipment in better condition than you got it...so your friends don't mind you borrowing again in the future.
9. Do a scavenger hunt.
There are a million of these available for free online. Pinterest is full of
them. Research for yourself. Works best if you're in a silly mood. It just might be hilarious.
10. Art Walk.
Admittedly,
you can’t do this right now. But you
should know about it. Old Colorado
City. The first Friday of every month, April – December from 5 – 8 pm. Stroll, look at beautiful things, enjoy the
night with other interesting people.
11. Walk around the Broadmoor.
Vallet park
for a mere few dollars. Bring your
travel mugs from home filled with hot chocolate. Stroll around and pretend like you live
there.
12. Spa Night
(use your imagination)
14. Camping/Star Gazing
For that
matter, go camping. Sleep in a tent…without
your kids. It’s more fun than you think.
15. Play in
the Snow
16. Break out the wedding video
Ours is on
VHS tape, but maybe yours isn’t. J
17. Make chocolate covered strawberries
Or Chocolate
anything for that matter….
18. Sit beside one another on the couch and send playful
texts.
19. Pillow Fight
Ladies, go
all out. Give it your best shot. Win. Girls Rule.
20. Write a love letter and read it to one
another.
Try “Ten Reasons I Love You”. Or “Ten
Things You do that Make Me Laugh”. Or “Ten Things You do that Make Me Feel Loved by
You.”
21. Kiss
Free,
healthy, and goes without saying…
Now, get to it! Celebrate love, trying, forgiving, being forgiven, creativity, trying some more, friendship and fun!
Blessings,
Great suggestions! :o)
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