10 Festive Dates
- Sometimes dates during the holidays can be hard, but its actually the perfect time for creative and charming evenings. Here are my top picks for dates to get you into the holiday spirit!
2. Volunteer: Maybe this isn’t your first thought when it comes to holiday dates, but its the perfect season to spread holiday cheer by volunteering at a local food bank or other charity.
3. Holiday Treats: Decorate gingerbread houses or sugar cookies while laughing and watching the snow come down outside.
4. Ice Skating: Traditional, I know – but also adorable. The more terrible you are the funnier and more memorable it will be! The other option is snow shoeing – your choice.
5. Play in the snow: Think forts, snow ball fights, or sledding. Bundle up and spend the whole afternoon acting like you’re seven 🙂
6. See a Christmas Production: Pick up tickets to the Nutcracker (ballet!) or A Christmas Carol to get yourself into the holiday spirit. If there is a live nativity in your area that could be really neat as well!
7. Chirstmas movie night: needs no explanation. (Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life are my top recommendations. Elf happens to be the first movie Ben and I ever saw together).
8. Christmas shopping making: Ease the stress of Christmas shopping by making some of your gifts! Take your date to ceramics, glass blowing, or painting studio/class and let your creativity run wild.
9. Go to a toy store: Sledding and snowball fights aren’t the only way to feel six years old. Rediscover the magic of Christmas by browsing through a local toy store. If you’re in the NYC area, nothing beats FAO Shwartz (end of central park next to the apple store).
10. Hot chocolate bar: Invite your favorite couples over for a delux hot chocolate bar. Have multiple flavors and mix ins (candy canes, marshmallows, flavored chocolates, whipped cream).
11. Go on a Christmas Photo Shoot: Last week Ben and I had so much fun taking these pictures with Kirsten of KNW Photography. Mention Bella when you book and you get a 45 minute mini shoot with over thirty edited images for only TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (amazing, I know).
Speaking of cute dates, you need to meet Jessica of What’s in a Name. Her blog is becoming a fast favorite of mine. I love her witty posts and her wedding up dates! Yes, this cute girl is getting married in a matter of months. You can see her “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” themed bridal shower here and her gorgeous ring here. Oh and you HAVE to read about her favorite date. I cried.
you guys are extremely cute and sweet!!
pretty good date ideas you have going on there!
Bea =)
dailylivingingeneva.blogspot.com
I love your blog! I saw your post on my giveaway (Adventures in Aubreyland) and I added you to my RSS feed. 🙂
Super great ideas!! And aww, I just read Jessica's favorite date! how sweet!
You two are looking oh so sweet. Looking great together! 🙂 What great ideas you shared. 🙂 Thank you for following me and I am your new follower. Looking forward to visiting your blog more.
I love these ideas, we do lots of them! Our favorite is ice skating.
And goodness yalls pictures are just so cute!
Your photos with your honey are so sweet, and you both look so happy!
Great ideas ! Movie night + being a volunteer <3 I love snow and all snow games . What else is better when snow ball kiss you on cheek ( Um well it shouldn't be so big , that might turn into a punch ~_~ )You both look lovely and cute . May God bless you two ALWAYS <3Thanks for following , I'm a follower now too . Your blog is indeed GREAT ;)Noor's Place
Returning the love….love the ideas and what a cute couple
Ok, so I may just stalk back – love it!!
I love that "Merry Christmas" picture- so cool! Thanks for stopping by my blog – I'm following you back.
Thanks
Angie
godsgrowinggarden.com
AW! You guys are adorable 🙂 Thanks for stalking me! lol I'm stalking back
i love going and driving to see the christmas lights.
i just love everything christmas.
K
Lovely pictures and such fantastic ideas! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!
Love love love these pictures! Adorable! Thanks for visiting my blog & following me–I am already a follower on your GFC. Thank you for sharing!
The two of you are so cute! By the way, following you via bloglovin! 🙂
Hello Elizabeth! Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving such a fun comment. Your blog is quite amazing ^^ Love your photos : )This post in particular was lovely, I liked your ideas a lot, especially the one about making gifts instead of just buying them, sounds like a lot of fun.Have a great weekend! xxPS Speaking of stalking, I'm following you on twitter as well (@__noire) Let's chat sometime! : )
Aw, such cute photos!
I went on a date(ish) and we volunteered at the foodbank. It totally backfired! I got to shelve cans, drink tea and chat with all the cute little old ladies and he had to haul cases of food in the back for a few hours. He didn't mind though, and it was good for a laugh.
Following back 🙂
Hi Elisabeth, it's Susie from Even Sweeter Dreams. Thanks so much for your lovely message on my blog!
Liked you back 🙂
Hope you stop every now and then!
xx Susie
$25 is a sweet deal for those awesome photos. 🙂 they are beautiful! Great and relatively cheap date ideas. Love em!! Thanks for sharing.
Even more, thanks for stopping by Upward Not Inward and leaving sone love. Afterall, it led me here and I got to follow you too!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Falen
Following you back and holyyyyyy cuteness!! So glad you stopped by:)