Let's go on a date!

Tough times mean saving money! But we still need time to be together as a couple. So this is our list of fun things to do that don't cost much money or are completely free! Some of these activities require a babysitter, but some don't. As much as we love parenting, it can be very difficult at times and we need a break to get to know each other better as we've changed a lot after becoming parents and getting older. Our relationship is a top priority and the happier we are, the more in love we are, the more time we take for ourselves both together and individually is what makes us better parents.

Picnic at the park
Just go to the park and be kids
Fishing (as long as someone puts the worm on and takes the fish off for me, LOL)
Bike ride
Walk the trail/lakes
Go out for dessert
Go the the gym, take a class together; utilize childcare!!!
Make nice dinner together at home
Just dance to a slow song
Hold hands, even if we're with the boys
Play a board game, even if it's after the boys are in bed...
Drive-In movie ($6/person)
Hiking/local trails
Poker/Card game night (play for candy/favors)
Take a bath
Just go to the mall and walk around
Picture tour (take pictures in random places around town)
Bake and decorate together (cupcakes, sugar cookies, etc)
Eat on a blanket by the fireplace
Video games
Fondue party
Frisbee golf (even at night w/ glow in the dark)
Watch wedding video/look at wedding pictures
Clean up the neighborhood (pick up trash)
Go out for coffee
Draw pictures of each other
Watch the sunrise/sunset together
Dollar date with friends (pizza plus everyone brings $1 item)
Rollerblading
Play pool/darts at the bar
Library
Scary movie/any movie marathon
Teach each other a new skill
Sitting at the firepit/making s'mores
Go to local college/high school games (FOOTBALL!!!)
Winery
Long car ride
Volunteer somewhere (Salvation Army, Humane Society, etc)
Massage
Put together a puzzle
Local events (Farmer's Market)
Ice Skating

Regardless of the activity, the point is that we are having fun together! We need to remember why we fell in love in the first place. A marriage should always be loving and supportive. We are together to help each other grow as people, parents and partners. In fact, the word "parent" is in "partner" and parenting should be done together in a loving way to help the children of our future grow into loving and respectful people. Always be kind, always be respectful and remember to teach our children as we do, not just as we say. We are their examples as parents and we want to be their biggest influence in the most positive way. That is my introspective and thoughtful blog of the day :-)