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Five Easy Steps to a Quality Date

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It is kind of silly that we need to make efforts to make sure we have some grown up time between Thomas Trains, cartoons and school homework. Unfortunately date night is not something that we can do easily with little kids and outside help is not always available. But Valentine’s Day is something that screams DATE and that means we need get proactive.

Ready? Set. Plan!

Can a married couple have a quality date? We have 5 ways to make it happen

1. Babysitter

Sorry, but this is a “MUST-DO” and you can’t go to the next step without it. As much as you might like to have a candlelight dinner with a husband across the table and a child on your lap eating your sandwich, this date is just about two of you – not your kids.

Do not bring a kid to a date night #CollectiveBias #ad #KYdatenight

2. Healthy Activity

Get away. Just two of you. Even if it is for an hour. If you can go for a scenic walk make sure to leave your headphones and phones home and really enjoy  time together. However, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, do some physical activities at home:

 

3. Movie

Laughter is the best therapy, but you might be fans of different genres. Here are a few great comedies that just might please both of you and the easiest way to get to that perfect movie is just click-click-Vudu. All the movies on my list are classically funny yet not to chicky.

Watch one of these movies on your date night. Each is very easy going and funny #CollectiveBias #ad #KYdatenight

  • Wedding Crashers
  • The 40 Year Old Virgin
  • Young Frankenstein
  • Meet The Parents (or any of the sequels)
  • Anger Management
  • The Jerk
  • Horrible Bosses

4. Snack

Pizza might be a perfect family movie night dinner, but when it comes for tete-a-tete, do go fancy! However, you don’t have to go out for a special occasion meal – have a date night in and enjoy the comfort of comfortable clothes. If you and your +1 both enjoy cooking, this might be a great opportunity to spend some time together. May I suggest Plated.com? They send you all the ingredients for the entrée of your choice along with the instructions – you make the most out of your time in the kitchen. No additional shopping required!

Baked Chili Chicken Meatballs with Chard and Peppers

These chili-spiced meatballs, combine traditional tomato sauce with new age taste… Kind of like the Jackie O of the food world.

Here is a special dinner for a date night - cook it together and enjoy #CollectiveBias #ad #KYdatenight

There are more amazing recipes on Plated.com. However, if your special someone is not a fan of cooking, go with the flow – DO NOT COOK or make something that requires no time!! Get a takeout from your favorite restaurant – just make sure not to get too much or make a quick sandwich.

Effortless sandwich that is light and quick #CollectiveBias #ad #KYdatenight

5. Privacy Please

If you have managed to overeat while watching a movie, skip this step and just go to bed. However, if you went with our recommendation of healthier choices, you are ready for intimacy – consider it a part of your healthy & active date: Have-Active-Date-Night-KYdatenight-ad-cbias And that is where K-Y might come handy – it is perfect in taking an average date night and making it magical, new, and exciting. Did you know that K-Y has been around since 1917 bringing a diverse range of products from personal lubricants to arousal enhancers?

And when it comes to romance, K-Y and date night goe hand in hand #CollectiveBias #ad #KYdatenight

 

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Comments

  1. Amber Edwards says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Oh that babysitter, it is the hardest part of the entire night! Thankfully right now we can use Grandma and Papa as a babysitter every few weeks so we can actually get a date night. I don’t even want to think about when we move and don’t have them near by.

  2. Jeannette says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I agree with Amber – the babysitter is the part we totally struggle with. And between having a toddler and a tween, there are always things going on. We really need to make date night more of a priority in our home.

  3. Marysa says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

    These are great ideas. My husband don’t get to get out and have time just for us, and I know how important it is! Even the idea of working out together is fun.. plus it has so many other great benefits. I think as hard of an effort it takes, parents/couples should make that effort!

  4. Liz says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Great date ideas, and good movie selection!

  5. Katy says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Oh the things you don’t have to worry about, or even think about when you aren’t married and don’t have any kids. Moms are amazing! – Katy

  6. Roechelle says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I love the idea of date night, boy I do…..however, between different work schedules and life’s stupid demands there is no time, nevertheless I am inspired to make more time for me and the hubs to reconnect.

  7. bre dale says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    LOVE this post! I needed it! Great ideas and tips!

  8. Mindy Grant says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I have an 8 month old daughter, and I’m dying to have a date night right now. It’s long overdue. Mostly because we are lacking No.1 🙁

  9. Samantha K says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    We have a heard time planning date nights because I hate leaving my kids, but I know it is important and we need to do it more.

  10. Jenna Wood says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Actually, I did know those things about sex 🙂 It can be a great tool for couples to really reconnect and also unwind from their crazy lives. I think it’s great KY is always innovating new ways to bring couples together, and I always love their Valentine’s promos each year!

  11. Rita O'Neal says

    January 28, 2014 at 12:37 am

    What great ideas! That takes dedication to workout during a date! Thanks for a great post! #client

  12. Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Great post! Love your steps to a perfect date night!!! #client

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