Creative Date Night Destinations

One look at this dress and you already know what we're going to be talking about today, right?  That's right, we're talking date nights.  So, when is the last time you had date night? Go ahead, think about it for a second, I'll wait...............................

Ok, if it actually took you a few minutes to remember, or if you still can't think of when your last date night was, (even before the quarantine) then the answer is, It's Been Too Long.  Time to start planning!

First things first--Where do you want to go?  Once you know that, you can decide when and what to wear.  I know it's harder to get out and about right now.  It seems like rules vary from state to state, even town to town, but trust me when I say that it is worth the effort to have a little couples time.  Going to see a movie is a pretty common activity, and with movie theaters reopening that may be an option, but what about going to an art museum instead?  Or better yet, an art show opening or an outdoor music festival!   It might be a little harder to find those events right now, but eventually things will open back up.

Go city exploring.  Get out of your little neck of the woods and go some where new.  You can look into the hot spots ahead of time or just find your own way around and see what you see.  I remember one such evening where my date and I went to a new town and just looked around.  We went to a divy old bookstore, and played giant chess in the park, and found a great little Italian restaurant.  He beat me at chess and I was a bit of a sore loser--yes, I had that passing thought of "I don't think this is going to work out between us,"-- but he was so sweet and thoughtful, that I forgave him for being better than me at chess and it was the first of many wonderful dates.

If you're looking for something besides just dinner, how about a beer or wine tasting instead?  It's outside of the box, but pressed right up against it.  One of my favorite date night meals was at a pub where they smoked their own brisket made their own sauces in house.  So, we ordered the sauce sample platter and got to try all the flavors with some amazing brisket and we decided to order several kinds of beer to have a little beer tasting of our own.  That was the appetizer.  After that we went out to walk around and explore the city.  It was all very romantic and then we headed to an all waffles restaurant for dessert.

Be kids again!  Remember when you were younger and a "date" involved bowling or going to the arcade?  Why not revisit those old favorites?  It's inexpensive, it's fun and it lets you get a little competitive.  In case you're wondering, yes, I would go bowling in this dress.......but not the heels, obviously.  In the end, it doesn't really matter where you go or what you do.  The point to to get away and spend some time with the one you love and have some fun, reconnect.  So, get out there!

Shopping Info:  Million Dollar Baby Dress in Red from Stop Staring!, Heels from ThredUp, Fresh Water Pearl Earrings from Natuloth