Sunday, June 24, 2012

Date Night: Glass of Popsicle Dates

I'm sure I'm not the only one - but I've been stuck on Pintrest a few times this weekend, just browsing what other people find interesting enough to 'pin'.  Anyway, I came across this and thought it would be perfect for Phil and I .  We're usually pretty good at occupying our time with things that need to be done and things we'd like to check out but as most couples find, there are the days where the conversation goes something like this:

Would you like to do something with me today?
Sure!
What do you want to do?
Hm . . . I dunno . . .What do you want to do?
I dunno . . .
I decided to make my own version of the 'date night in a jar' and ran out of my own ideas early on. I then browsed random sites online to come up with extra ones so next time we have a conversation similar to the one above I'll be ready!

I picked up some coloured popsicle sticks and a drinking glass from the local dollar store and wrote on them with a Black Sharpie. Super, super simple.  I thought since it is difficult to come up with so many ideas at once that I would share the ones I used.

Pink Sticks: Activities Outside the Home - $$
Dinner and a movie (her choice)
Dinner and a movie (his choice)
Progressive Meal (drinks at one restaurant, appetizers at another etc; )
Pool/ Darts at a Local Dive Bar
Castle Fun Park
Drive-In Movies
Dessert-Only Date
Bowling
Coffee Date
Golf/Driving Range
Go to an Amusement Park
Aquarium/Museum/Cultural Tour
Go-Karting
Visit a Place Listed in an Entertainment Book
Go to the Zoo
Go Rock Climbing
Try a New Cuisine

Orange Sticks: Activities Outside the Home – $
Picnic

Canoeing
Raquetball
Iceskating
Go to the Beach
Go See a College Sports Event
Go for Ice Cream
Go for a Scenic Drive
Go Wander through the Mall
Yardsale/Antiquing/Thrift
Visit an Art Gallery
Visit a Local Farm
Go to a Book Store
Visit Another Town – Walk Around Main Strip
Listen to Live Music
Have Lunch at a New Restaurant
Go Out for Drinks
Visit a Tourist Spot in Our Hometown
Go Swimming
Go See a Local Band
Go Fruit Picking
Visit a Winery

Blue Sticks: At Home Dates - $$
 Fondue Night
Takeout and Scrabble
Nachos and Yahtzee Night
Paris night: Baguette, French Wine, and Cheese
Chinese Food at the Warf
Sculpture a Block of Ice Cream (Get generic brand to ensure firmness)
Make (decorate) T-Shirts for Each Other
Indoor Unbirthday Party (for both of you)
Build a Hobby Shop Project Together
Champagne & Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Accomplish a ‘Home’ Project
Restaurant at Home (Recreate a menu from your favorite restaurant)
Make Ice Cream Sundaes

Green Sticks: At Home Dates - $0
Popcorn and a Chick-Flick
Crosswords and Breakfast for Dinner
Make a Dessert Together
TV Series Marathon
Homemade Pizzas and an Italian Movie
Cook Dinner Together – with Smooches
Bake Cookies Together – with Smooches
Read on the Couch Together
Sensual Back Rub Night
Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Bath Night
Carpet Picnic
Work-Out Together – set up stations: jump rope etc;
Total Theme Night – Dress, Dinner & Movie

Yellow Sticks: Activities Outside the Home - $0
Go for a Walk
Jogging
Hike in the Woods
Lie in the Grass & Find Shapes in the Clouds
Build Sandcastles/Snowmen (depending on the season)
Go People Watching
Go Snorkeling
Make Kites and go Fly Them
Roller Skating/Skateboarding
Explore a Local Park
Play Frisbee
Play Basketball
Go for a Bike Ride
Stargazing
Watch the Sunrise/Sunset
Take a Walk Around a Lake
Happy Date Night!