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25 First Date Ideas That Aren’t Simply Dinner, A Movie, Or A Drink

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 26, 2012 //
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Spring is in the air! Time to emerge from hibernation, single ladies — dating season has begun! But dinner and a movie or meeting a dude for a drink is just so boring. I hereby vow that my next first date is going to be something different and unique so, at the very least, I have a good time even if I don’t necessarily make a love connection. (Best case scenario — both occur? Awesome!) I came up with 25 date ideas that don’t simply involve a restaurant, movie ticket, or bar tab.  Keep reading »

10 Best Spring Date Ideas

YourTango.comMarch 3, 2012 //

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to switch up your date style. Toss the fuzzy wool socks and Netflix addiction and get outside! Whether you’re going on your first date or are in a long-term relationship, here are some fun date tips sure to bring pizzazz to your springtime. Read more …

10 Creative Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Dinner And A Movie

Winona Dimeo-EdigerFebruary 12, 2012 //
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V-Day Date Inspiration #2
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Dinner and a movie is a popular dating routine for a reason: it’s got entertainment, nutritional value, and you don’t even have to talk for half the time. But just in case you’re looking for a different kind of date, something a little more unique, we compiled a list of 10 creative date ideas that are affordable, easy, and memorable. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day, really. Check ‘em out, and please share your own favorite date ideas in the comments! Keep reading »

8 Tips For Eco-Friendly Dating

Catherine StrawnApril 22, 2010 //

Since today is Earth Day and all, now’s the perfect time to think about — and implement — ways you can be better about reducing, reusing, and recycling. We all know you can shop green, but you can also date green. Click through for eight eco-friendly dating tips. Keep reading »

Dating On The Cheap: Head To Ikea

Nina CarboneJune 16, 2009 //

You probably won’t find Michelle and Barry O. making eyes over a plate of Swedish meatballs in the cafe any time soon (though you never do know!), but The New York Times is claiming more and more of us are heading to the Scandinavian superstore for a few romantic moments alone. Ahh, love amongst the Lack storage solutions! And parents are taking full advantage of the child care centers called “Smaland,” dumping the little rugrats off for up to an hour and a half of supervised playtime in the ball pit, and heading to the couch section to read the paper together in silence. (Actually, Ikea estimates that “Smaland” attendance has jumped roughly 20 percent so far this year in its stores in major American cities.)

I bet it makes for a tab that you’ll both be fighting to pay. Don’t worry, sweetums, it’s my treat this time! [NY Times] Keep reading »

Not All Cheap Dates Are Duds

Catherine StrawnMay 11, 2009 //

We’re all looking for ways to save money these days, and dating can be freakin’ expensive, especially when you’re paying your own way. There are plenty of cheap activity out there, but some of them are kind of lame*. After the jump, we consider your options. Keep reading »

Quickies!: Ben And Dodger Have A Love/Hate Relationship

Annika HarrisApril 30, 2009 //

  • Ben and Dodger, both males, seem to be trying to decide who’s the dominant and who’s the submissive. [Dumb As A Blog]
  • Miley Cyrus went a little bat s**t on a British interview program, unfocused, growling, and making aggressive demands. [Pop Eater]
  • Kelly McGinnis, 51, who played Tom Cruise’s love interest in “Top Gun,” came out to SheWired. [Dlisted]

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    Dating Across America: How 10 Women Met Their Last Boyfriend

    The FriskyApril 12, 2009 //

    When you’re single, meeting eligible men can be kind of frustrating. Yes, you can go to bars, try online dating, or stalk pet-owners at the dog park, but if you tried your usual tricks and now feel like you’ve depleted your options, have no fear! We asked 10 women in cities across the country how they met their last boyfriend (and what they did on their first date together) to give you a few new ideas. It looks like we’ll be signing up for acting classes, going to a few baseball games, and watching live wrestling events! Keep reading »

    20 Ways To Keep Your Relationship Hot This Winter

    Wendy AtterberryNovember 21, 2008 //

    Sure, the summer months are filled with picnics, beach days, and travel to far-flung hot spots, but that doesn’t mean romance has to die when winter rolls around. Besides the most obvious cold weather distraction for couples, here are 20 date ideas for heating things up when the temperature drops.

    1. Make hot chocolate cocktails. Get creative with peppermint schnapps, Bailey’s, Kahlua, or white chocolate liquor and hold a taste-off to see who mixed the best drink.
    2. Go ice skating together. There’s something about bundling up and gliding around — or falling down — on the ice with your honey that makes winter seem almost, well, fun.
    3. Take a weekend get away at a bed-and-breakfast. For extra fun, book a room with a Jacuzzi.
    4. Bundle up and indulge in a little G-rated winter calorie-burning: cross-country skiing.
    5. Play tourist in your hometown and take a carriage ride huddled beneath a blanket. Geocities has information and links to carriage, wagon, buggy, and sleigh rides across the US.

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    Quickies!: Is Vanity Keeping You Poor?

    Annika HarrisAugust 15, 2008 //
  • Women pay a high price for all their primping and coiffing. [Shine]
  • Cesarean section rates in New York City have increased by 24 percent over the past six years. [Medical News Today]
  • A recent study found that married women in India whose husbands physically and sexually abuse them are about four times more likely to contract HIV compared with married women in the country who do not experience abuse. [Medical News Today]
  • We still have sexual stereotypes in relationships, but when it comes to cooking the playing field is a little more even. [Dear Sugar]
  • Here’s a list of date ideas for the not-so-new couple that still really digs each other. [College Candy]
  • Hormonal birth control pills may cause a woman to be attracted to the scents of men whose immune system DNA is most similar to her own, which can make for a bad reproductive match. [Tango]

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