Day 2

14 Days of "Sweet Ideas"

Don't forget: During the next 14 days I would love for everyone to send in their PERFECT DATE ideas. (Leave it in the "comment" section of the blog.)
Your name will be entered into the drawing for one of the 2 prizes - (the necklace set and the spa care package)..for each date idea you post ! You can see a pict of the necklace in my post from Jan. 25th - 14 days of "Sweet Ideas".



A Fun Date Idea!

A Trip Around the World....

Create a "passport" booklet that you can later add pictures and memories to, with each page of the passport listing a destination you will be traveling to during your date but no other clues or information.

You can "visit" the places listed in your passport over the course of a day or even a weekend!

Some ideas:

France - A French toast, quiche or crepe breakfast served in bed
The Carribean - A trip to the local Museum of Science and an IMAX movie on the beauty of the tropics.
Morocco - Lunch at a favorite Moroccan restaurant (including a belly dancer, eating with your hands, and lounging on floor cushions)
India - Checked in at a themed hotel room
Sweden - A full-body massage with oil, candles, relaxing music
Italy - a romantic booth at some dark and secluded restaurant, candles and wine included

Mexico - upscale mexican restaurant with live music and dancing

Kenya- a trip to a local zoo to take in the sights of an African Safari

At each destination make sure to take a picture or two to include in your passport so there will always be a memory of your special date.

A memorable setting...

Candles are an amazing and inexpensive way to create a romantic scene!

Imagine....

~ a pathway lit by 150 tealight candles leading to a special destination...or YOU!

~ a bubble bath surrounded by tiny candles on every ledge and counter space

~ a bedroom illuminated by 20 candles (in all shapes and sizes)

~ an outdoor patio with a table set for two surrounded by the glow of millions of candles

~ a rooftop picnic with 200 tealights setting the stage for a magical night

The possibilities are endless and the impression it makes is lasting!!

Planning ahead...at a restaurant

It has been my experience that most restaurants will work with you to create a special suprise or atmosphere for your date! Most of the time they will even get excited about what you are trying to do and go above and beyond to make sure your plans go off without a hitch!

Here are some tips and ideas for planning ahead to make it a memorable experience for all:

* Visit the restaurant ahead of time (when it's not busy) to look it over. This will give you a chance to select a preferred section or even a particular table (by a fireplace or a secluded area) when talking to the management about a reservation. Some restaurants may not allow this but it never hurts to ask! I've never had a restaurant tell me no!

* Earlier in the day before you are to arrive at the restaurant with your date ...stop by to remind the staff of your special plans, and to drop off roses, a candle (if allowed), chocolates, a wrapped gift, or even a special dessert to be brought out after your dinner. You can even pre-arrange wine or champagne to be ready and waiting on ice at your table. Most of the time if you plan with this much detail...you are more apt to be given the table you have asked for! :)

Can you imagine how your date will feel when they see the careful planning and trouble you have gone to...just for them?? Absolutely Priceless!!

* Make sure to tip well for the wonderful service you receive! A phone call the next day to the management/staff thanking them for their help in making it a wonderful evening for you would also be a nice touch!!