Who doesn’t love date night? Dedicated, intimate alone time with your partner – where you guys can take a minute to really appreciate each other. At least…that’s the goal. But sometimes, after all the hoopla of dating and early relationship romance has settled into the groove of a happy marriage…you can forget how important it is to really be in the moment and appreciate these occasions.
Paul and I have had our fair share of moments where one of us oversteps the bounds of ‘comfortable’ on date nights. It’s easy to take what works so well for granted. And when things …read more

Couples in Lincoln, Nebraska, have the opportunity to experience a different kind of “Date Night.”

Romance at the Lux Center for the Arts offers periodic events for couples, allowing them the chance to use art to create something lasting to symbolize their relationship.
Four couples took part in the last date night outings, held in December. Christine Emler was one of the recent date nighters, working with instructors Brandt and Peterson…
“I didn’t know we had to play together,” Emler says.
But that’s the point, says Brandt, education director at the Lux.
“Create something with symbols and icons that represent your love and relationship. Make …read more

I just read a great post by Christie over at You Fabulous You called How to create a fabulous date with your beau.
Your mission is to create an ensemble that screams seduction and class.
I love it. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our lives that we forget that dates are supposed to make both of us feel “special”. After a while, the let’s-go-to-the-bar-we-always-go-to-with-our-friends-every-Friday-night outfit just doesn’t cut it anymore. Let your man know that you want to do something different, leave it up to him to plan it, but make sure you use Christie’s techniques to get a hint, …read more

Date Night Nightie, PlanetMomTshirts
The Date Night is the parental equivalent of the Playdate. The idea that we have to schedule appointments in order to spend time with our spouses is somewhat hilarious. This nightie tells your man that even though he no longer holds the door open or appears mesmerized by everything you say, you still appreciate your time alone with him. And, if he plays his cards right… who knows! — PlanetMomTshirts
Oh, yes. Even married couples need a date night, too. And what better way to signify that it they’re on one or at least what a woman can …read more