hometown sports team. Or play a game like “Would You Rather?” to spark interesting conversation. Whatever you do, think outside the box to create a date night you will both enjoy. For example, my husband and I love sushi, but rarely make it out to a restaurant. Instead, we like to order sushi for delivery and have turned late-night sushi dates into a ritual we both look forward to. Write it in red. Date-nights deals don’t always come cheap, but daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, which feature discounts on everything from restaurant meals to local experiences to vacations, might just come to your rescue. Not only can these sites save you money on activities you wouldn’t otherwise pursue, but they also force you to make a commitment to dates that have already been planned and paid for. So, if If you too are desperately seeking an elusive date night, here are a few suggestions that may help. Date before dark. Who says date night has to equal dinner and a movie out on a Friday night? Mix things up by going on a breakfast or lunch date instead. Daytime dates work especially well for parents of infants and toddlers. Little ones are often happier with a caregiver earlier in the day, and parents can still be home in time for the all-important bedtime routine. Embrace date night in. Can’t afford to pay a babysitter? Have a child struggling with separation anxiety? Too tired to dress up and go out? Bring date night into your own living room after the kids are asleep. Open a bottle of wine and catch up on a favorite show. Or make your favorite munchies and cheer on your 112 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2024 Bring date night into your own living room after the kids are asleep. “Whatever you do, think outside the box to create a date night you will both enjoy.”
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