WHAT'S THE OCCASION?
Dating ideas by event type, or mood
~ Quotes by women writers ~
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CASUAL
I simply do not distinguish between work and play.
~ Mary Oliver
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MOVIE MARATHON
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Dress down (PJs, anyone?) and select a few movies to watch with your besties.
Take turns watching everyone's favorite.
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HEAD TO A MUSEUM
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Look up various museum options around you (even consider ones
requiring a day's road trip) and get a load of culture.
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GAME NIGHT
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Gather a few favorite games for a fun night in.
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BREWERY TOUR OR WINE TASTING
Take a peek into the makings of some of your favorite adult beverages.
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GO TO A LOCAL EVENT
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Whether it be a high school football game, community theater play,
fundraiser event, or open mic night, support your neighbors and neighborhood
by showing up to one of their scheduled events.
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ROMANCE
We are each other's magnitude and bond.
~ Gwendolyn Brooks
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ALT. HONEY-DO LIST
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Make individual lists of your favorite activities and take turns
completing each one with your partner.
GET CREATIVE
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Take an art class (pottery, painting, sculpting, etc.) and create pieces for one another.
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COUPLES MASSAGE
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Relax with your sweetheart while someone else does the hard work.
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GO SHOPPING
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Not your typical shopping spree...head out to select something for the other!
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GO TO THE THEATRE
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Skip television for the evening to enjoy live entertainment.
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VISIT A GREENHOUSE OR BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Flowers are nature's aphrodisiac.
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GO OUT (OR STAY IN) FOR BREAKFAST
Make a point to wake up early to go out for breakfast
(or make it at home) to help kick-start your day.
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CHOCOLATE OR CHEESE FONDUE
Melt chocolates or cheeses and have various dips to go along.
Pair with a fine wine (optional).
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RELAX
I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am.
~ Sylvia Plath
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TAKE A YOGA CLASS
With so many options for yoga these days, there is hardly an excuse not to try!
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GET A MANI / PEDI
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Indulge in some [colorful] self care.
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TAKE A WALK
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It all starts with breathing in and out; one foot in front of the other.
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HIRE A MAID
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Sit back and enjoy the cleanliness you didn't have to sweat over.
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SPICE UP
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The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.
~ Gloria Steinem
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DESTINATION SATURDAY (or Sunday)
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Select a destination 1+ hours away to check out on your day off.
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ATTEND A BURLESQUE SHOW
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A unique variety show you'll remember not to forget.
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EXPERIENCE DRAG
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Check out when and where local drag shows are hosted in your area. (Go, girl!)
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SING KARAOKE
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Practice your favorite song in the shower. Then test your skills in public, just for fun.
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TAKE A COOKING CLASS
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Skip grocery shopping and enjoy themed cooking in someone else's kitchen.
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[FIND &] GO TO A POP-UP RESTAURANT
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This one may take some research and pre-planning, but you'll enjoy
a more rare and unique experience when dining at a hidden gem.
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CELEBRATE
Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.
~ Emily Dickinson
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DRINKS @ A SPEAKEASY
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Instead of going out to dinner, spend a little extra on drinks for the night.
There are so many cool places to enjoy a fabulous cocktail.
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ORGANIZE A POTLUCK
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If hosting a large group for a special occasion, ask everyone bring a dish
so all can enjoy each other's company to the fullest.
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HIRE A PHOTOGRAPHER
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No matter the event, have a photographer document the celebration.
Frame your favorites, or gift them.
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HOST A PICNIC
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Gather at a nearby park where you can serve food and play outdoor games,
maybe even set up a bonfire (if permitted). For less stress and mess,
consider having the event catered.
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RENT A BOAT, OR LIMO
Let someone else do the driving while you enjoy light snacks and drinks, on water or land.
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ADVENTURE
Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.
~ Alice Walker
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GO GLAMPING
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A twist to camping without even needing to supply your own sleeping bag!
Options include: glamorous tents, huts, teepees, yurts, trailers, and more.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
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Enjoy city and/or country views (if you can get over your fear of heights).
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TANDEM BIKE RIDING
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For a different, more collaborative, type of bike riding.
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TAKE A ROAD TRIP
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There are so many unique sights you can stop to see on your way
to a destination 4, 5, 6 hours away (requiring not much more than a weekend).
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EXPERIENCE A THEME PARK
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Roller coasters, ferris wheels, and water slides are never too far away.
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ACTIVE
It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.
~ Charlotte Brontë
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WORK OUT
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Mix up your activities at the gym. If staying home, watch a work out video.
Consider an accountability buddy.
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TAKE A NEW FITNESS CLASS
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Make a point to try a new fitness regime. Attend a few times to get more out of it.
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CLIMB A ROCK WALL
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Bring a partner you trust and test your belay skills and climbing ability.
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GO DANCING / TAKE DANCE LESSONS
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Choose a style and get to boogey-ing! Wear good shoes.
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OUTDOOR
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
~ Margaret Atwood
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TAKE A HIKE
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Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a backpack
with enough water and food to last.
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LACE UP THE SKATES
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There's a set of skates for just about any weather.
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RIDE A BIKE
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Go for a joy ride.
You can hit up a variety of trails depending on your set of wheels.
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CANOE, KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD
Try out a favored vessel on water. You can rent equipment
or join a tour group that includes rental gear.
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GO STARGAZING
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You'll need to get away for the city for this one, but you'll be glad to see
sights that are quite literally out of this world.
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FIND A CAMPGROUND
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Even if you do not own your own camping gear, you can rent it.
(Check your local outdoor supply store, or browse options online.)
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