After last week’s frugal slumber party (which I am still recovering from), I could really use a night out with my wonderful husband.
Although I would love an indulgent overnight rendezvous, complete with a couples’ day at the spa…I must be realistic.
So here is the plan:
A visit to “our” favorite restaurant, one without crayons and paper menus. With a coupon, of course. Cost= $xx.xx
Great conversation over a leisurely meal= Priceless
Followed by a trip to the movie theater to see Julie & Julia (which I have been dying to see). With 2 FREE movie tickets from Swag Bucks. Cost= zero dollars
A chance to enjoy a movie, hand in hand, without distractions= Priceless
Next, perhaps a round of bowling in our living room on our new wii= zero dollars
Laughing together= Priceless
Later, a shoulder rub for Troy and a foot rub for me= zero dollars
The chance to reconnect as husband and wife= Priceless
Now I just need a sitter…. any takers?
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I’ll watch the kids for you if you watch Ainsley one night so I can have a date night
.-= Gema´s last blog ..Gotta Have…..SPANX!!! =-.
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What a wonderful plan.
You are going to love Julie & Julia. I plan to buy it when it is released. Hopefully with a coupon or at a great discount. My daughter (14 yrs old) and I went to see it. We love to cook and both give it 2 thumbs up.
Have a great date night with your husband.
.-= Tammy´s last blog ..Bumble Bee’s MyCookbook =-.
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LOVE IT!! If I was near by I would take your kids!! Have fun and hope you are using a cheap Restaurants.com coupon!! LOVE my Wii too – we have had such great family fun with it!
.-= lynn@ MavinofSavin.com´s last blog ..Tylenol recall =-.
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Sounds like fun! Especially the FREE movie and FREE Wii! If I didn’t live so far (Maryland!) I would sit for ya!
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Such great ideas Alyssa! And yes, I would babysit!
If you cannot find anyone closer and need a sitter sometime, let me know. I would be more than happy to. Thanks for sharing your great ideas with us!
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After years of hoping, we finally found another family to trade babysitting nights with us! So two weeks ago we had a great time as a couple while they watched our kids. Tonight it is our turn to return the favor. And I’m hoping I’ll soon have enough Swagbucks for a movie ticket or two soon. Thanks for sharing your ideas! Maybe you can find another couple to set up a trade too…
.-= Julia´s last blog ..Past Connections, Present Roles =-.
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Wonderful ideas
I hope you find someone to watch the kids. Have fun!
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Julia- Great idea to trade sitting! I actually could ask my neighbors, who would probably gladly accept. Maybe it could even be a regular thing! It is so important for a marriage to have that time together.
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