When
the weather turns chilly, it's easy to fall into the same dating
traps -- movies, coffee, hanging around the house. But don't let the
weather zap your dating creativity this winter. There are plenty of
exotic, inexpensive and easy to execute date ideas waiting to be
explored. Here are just a few...
7. Sherry and Tapas
Sherry is the new black, in wine circles at least. So it's time to
banish those memories of your Grandma's bottle of cheap plonk and
think richly flavoured, imported liquor instead. Sherry is the
perfect match for a date-friendly meal of tapas, so why not combine
the two for a Spanish-themed evening your date will love? Check your
local bottle shop for tasting events to brush up on your sherry
knowledge and see your local restaurant guide for a tapas bar in
your area.
6. Volunteering
Get all warm and fuzzy on the inside by lending a hand to those less
fortunate this winter. The selfless act of donating your time to the
needy shows a lot about your character, and will also reveal
something about your date's compassionate side. Contact your
favorite charity to find out if they need a hand at their soup
kitchen, offer to dog walk at an animal shelter, or help at a
seasonal fundraising event. Don't forget to bundle up!
5. Treasure Hunt
Get a map of your local region, grab a pin and stick it in. That's
where you'll be heading for your treasure hunt. Then with your date,
create your own treasure hunt list, itemizing things you need to
see, do or collect along the way. Items you might like to collect
include a book of matches, a beer coaster, a postcard, and you might
have to 'spot' a telephone booth, a children's playground, an
ice-cream shop. Once you've ticked off all the items on your
scavenge hunt list, head to the nearest pub and celebrate your
success with your date.
4. The World's Biggest Hot Chocolate
We all know how delicious and warming a steaming mug of hot
chocolate can be on a cold winter's day. So let's take things to the
next level. Run your date a nice warm bath and add to it lashings of
chocolate-scented bubble bath or bath salts. Hand your date a block
of their favourite chocolate and let them settle in for an hour of
bliss. Depending on how well you two know each other, you might like
to join your date in the tub... Or you could perhaps offer to read
to them while they soak. Recommended read? Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory, naturally.
3. Hot Video Night
When the weather is chilly, set the temperature inside to hot with
your own video heatwave. Choose DVD titles where heat, the beach, or
the desert are key elements, and then sit back with your date for a
scorching movie marathon. Some hot blockbusters include: Some Like
It Hot, The Beach, Body Heat and Endless Summer. For extra kitsch
value, why not rent a DVD of a real log fire? Played on your TV
screen, this cheesy fake fire will give your lounge room -- and your
date -- a warm glow. Ask at your local video store.
2. Skate on Thin Ice
It seems obvious but why not strap on the blades and hit the ice?
Virtually every North American city has a public skating rink and
most major metropolises transform a city square into a giant outdoor
rink each winter (think Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto or
Rockefeller Center in New York). Besides, there's nothing sexier
than a novice skater nuzzling up against a more accomplished partner
for support as they wobble around the rink. Skates can be rented by
the hour in most places, the exercise is great and you'll have
plenty to laugh and chat about post-skate at the pub or café. In
this category, see also bowling.
1. Hot Yoga
All the rage in the bendy world of yoga is Bikram, a yoga style that
uses a heated room to maximise the benefits of this ancient form of
exercise. The room is heated to a balmy 37° C (or roughly 100° F),
allowing participants to work muscles, tendons and ligaments through
a series of stretching, strengthening and toning exercises. The
results will leave you and your date feeling supple and stimulated,
and a bit sweaty -- the perfect way to unwind after a stressful
week. Check the Web or your local Yellow Pages for Bikram Yoga
sessions in your area.
Armed with these tips from the pros, your dating game just got a
whole lot smoother, sleeker and sexier. Game on.
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