I may not be an expert in relationships, but I think I have a pretty good one going on. Dave and I are always laughing and coming up with new things to do together. We have a great time and we so genuinely enjoy each others company. That’s what dating should be about, right? It’s fun! I thought it would be cool to share some of our date ideas with you. As you will see, they aren’t anything crazy, but they certainly are special.
What are some of your favorite date ideas? 
1.) Go back to a place that’s special for the both of you.
Dave and I love Grand Central Terminal because it’s where we first met on his unexpected visit to New York City to see me.
2.) Get an ice cream cone.
Because really, who doesn’t love ice cream? I live dangerously close to a dairy farm, so some evenings we’ll take the 15 minute walk down there and chat and hold hands. We’ll walk back with an ice cream in each of our hands. It’s perfect.
3.) Attend your friend’s milestone events.
Whether it’s birthdays, weddings or family events, they’re fun! This summer we attended two weddings. It’s so nice getting dressed up, having a great time and celebrating the ones you love!
4.) Share a meal you love.
We’re hooked on fish tacos and we keep going back for more.
5.) Surprise each other with a little something.
After a long day at work, I came home to fresh flowers and a few little gifts, thai take out, and a rom-com. My kind of date ;) 
6.) Go to the local bar and watch a sports game.
We do this too often, but as long as I can get french fries and a ginger ale, I’m a happy girl. 
7.) Drive somewhere new and watch the sunset.
We love adventures and are always up for hopping into the car and exploring somewhere new. 
8.) Have a night in and paint.
Buy some canvas and paints, a bottle of wine and play some music.
9.) Make home cooked meals together.
Every Wednesday, we have family dinner with our friends, and occasionally we’ll bring out the board games for a little competition.
10.) Go to local sporting events and concerts.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United were just in town and surely, we were there! 
11.) Go thrift shopping.
We found these two candle holders for $1 a piece. Dave painted the canvas and the photographs are mine. Voila! 
12.) Visit the Humane Society.
We tease ourselves too often by checking out the puppies. We’ll end up naming all of them by the time we leave. 
13.) Go to the local coffee shop.
Ours usually includes buying something sweet too.
AwesomelyOZ
August 11, 2014 at 11:55 am (10 years ago)These are all great ideas Melissa :) I love to stay in and watch a movie while drinking something of our pleasing. :) I love cudding on our sofa, it took us months to find it so it’s still satisfying. Also, just getting together with friends and going on a double date is fun. Have a great one Melissa! -Iva
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:26 am (10 years ago)Those are all such great ones! Thanks for sharing Iva. I definitely love cuddling on the sofa too and double dates are the best! Hope you’re having a lovely week.
Kajsa
August 11, 2014 at 8:15 pm (10 years ago)Grand Central Terminal is classic and I think going to sport events are great too. The Real Madrid jersey is very right :)
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:30 am (10 years ago)Hehe glad you agree Kajsa! We were disappointed they didn’t end up winning the game but regardless it was so much fun!
Solya
August 12, 2014 at 12:29 pm (10 years ago)Such a lovely post Melissa:) I think the best date is when two people are spending great time together and laughing a lot as you wrote above^^
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:31 am (10 years ago)Aw thanks Solya! And yes, you are so very correct!
204 Park
August 12, 2014 at 5:02 pm (10 years ago)This is such a sweet post – I love the idea of being creative together and painting. I am a bit type A (even creatively) so I usually paint solo but maybe I’ll have to have a glass of wine, relax, and let my man get involved too! :) Xo, D
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:35 am (10 years ago)Yes, you guys should definitely try painting together one night. It’s so much fun, Dave gave me a lot of suggestions on my painting and we were having a paint off to see whose was better… mine of course! :P
Margaret Dallospedale
August 13, 2014 at 5:18 am (10 years ago)This post is so cute.
I really like these pictures and your words.
Have an adorable day
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage diary
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:41 am (10 years ago)You’re so sweet, thank you Margaret! Hope you’re having a beautiful week!
Meghan
August 13, 2014 at 4:42 pm (10 years ago)You are too cute! Both of you! Love this post, such great date ideas and it keeps things fresh and interesting!
http://bohonouveau.blogspot.ca/
everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:43 am (10 years ago)Aw, thanks Meghan! Exactly, fun dates help keep things fresh and interesting!
Manasi
August 14, 2014 at 4:52 am (10 years ago)Aww… you look so cute together
Kisses
Manasi
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everygoodthing
August 14, 2014 at 10:50 am (10 years ago)Aw, you’re so sweet. Thank you Manasi!
Margaret Dallospedale
August 14, 2014 at 11:22 am (10 years ago)Hi Mel,
wishing you an adorable day
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage diary
everygoodthing
August 17, 2014 at 8:59 am (10 years ago)Thanks Maggie! Hope your weekend has been beautiful!
Brittany Blake
August 14, 2014 at 11:38 am (10 years ago)Love this sweet post, all great ideas, I love going for icecream or staying in and cooking!mi also love going on a day trip and seeing something new!
Xo
Brittany
Accordingtobrittanyblake.blogspot.com
everygoodthing
August 17, 2014 at 8:59 am (10 years ago)Aw thanks Brittany! Yes, staying in and cooking is awesome, we do that a lot too! Hehe we’ll have to swap date night recipes :)
LINSEY SIJMONS
August 16, 2014 at 3:22 pm (10 years ago)This is so cute! I just did your first tip; going back to a special place. For his birthday :)
xxx Linsey from POSE-BLOG.com
everygoodthing
August 17, 2014 at 9:02 am (10 years ago)Aw! Yay! Happy Birthday to your man. That’s awesome, hope you guys had a fantastic time :)