First date jitters: Be prepared for anything

First date jitters tipsChances are when you go on your first date with someone, you usually hope for the best, but you never know what might happen!

First date jitters can get the best of you!

This is not to say that you should expect everything to go wrong, but anticipate that either nature or human error will eventually change something in your plan.

As a pair of singles out on the town, you never know what the day will bring.

Try to head out a bit early if you are meeting your date somewhere. This will help you get there on time, perhaps beating the traffic or some other mishap you might find along the way.

Pack an umbrella if you even slightly suspect it might begin to rain later – being in soggy clothes for the duration of  a date can make you plain cranky!

First dates can be quite memorable, especially if you try to make the most of them. What was your first date like with your spouse or partner?

What are some things that happened that you were not expecting? How did you handle these unexpected surprises or first date jitters? Did they make your date better or worse?

At the end of the day, being prepared, coupled with a positive attitude will help you get out of a sticky situation, or a first date will of crazy unexpected moments!

Can you remember a time when you experienced first date jitters? How did you handle it?

 

Free Zombie Valentine’s Day cards show you love their brains

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Valentine’s Day 2013 is a creeping up on us. Do you have your free zombie Valentine’s Day card ready to go for your love? Show you love them for their brains with ‘romantic’ zombie Valentine’s Day cards. There are few ways you can get your cold little hands on one.

You can either do a search on the internet for images to send via-email, find a special zombies eCard online, or simply get some pics from “The Walking Dead” and send those to your love.

Places you can find zombie eCards or zombie Valentine’s Day cards include ThinkGeek and SomeCards. Both of these sites offer ways to customize your very own creepy zombies love card. They are either free or pretty cheap.

Want to create your own card and not have to rely on a website? Do a search with keywords such as free zombie Valentine’s Day cards, “zombie greeting cards”, “zombie love” and you are sure to find a few images that are perfect for letting your partner know why you “chew chew chews them”!

Write up a zombie love poem and create your own Valentine’s Day crafty card. Handmade Valentine’s Day crafts are both fun to do and really let you get creative as you express your love to someone.

Need some help getting started? Visit Zombie Logic or check out Zombies Don’t Date for a hysterical twisted Valentine’s Day zombie poem.

What are your ideas for a free zombie Valentine’s Day card? When all else, fails, maybe some dead flowers will do the trick!

Just make sure you and your date enjoy the day.

Cheap Valentine’s Day date ideas: Visit a National Park or gardens

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Everglades National Park – Photo Credit: Belky Schwartz

Valentine’s Day 2013 is right around the corner. A cheap date would be a good idea if money is tight this year but you still want to share a special, romantic date with your date.

A few things you can do that won’t cost you all that much money can be a great way to make the day your own, and special at the same time. Bring along your rose bouquets, special Valentine’s Day greeting card, and of course a romantic box of chocolates and you’re good to go.

Here are a few cheap Valentine’s Day date ideas:

See what local gardens, parks, of even zoos are offering on Valentine’s Day or weekend.

For instance in Miami, Pinecrest Gardens and Fairchild Gardens will surely offer romantic events for couples. If you are a fan of nature, beautiful flowers and art displays, these gardens are for you and your date. You could also check out a National Park near you. South Florida is home to Everglades National Park, open year-round. This park is full of places you can explore together.

Local parks are a great place to host your own private, romantic picnic. Parks such as Tropical Park and A.D. Doug Barnes Park have lakes, picnic benches, and bike routes where you can spend the day together away from everyone else.

You could also just stay home. Share a romantic dinner, listen to some love songs, and enjoy each other’s company. Order in so you don’t have to fight the holiday waiting. Romantic Valentine’s Day movies might also be a good idea for you on this special day.

If you really feel like going out on the town, maybe you can celebrate a day later. The day after Valentine’s Day things will settle down to normal traffic in restaurants and at the movies. You will be less stressed trying to find a romantic dinner table for two if you wait until the day after Valentine’s Day.

What are your plans this year? Is a cheap Valentine’s Day date idea on your list? What’s on your Valentine’s Day date list for 2013?

Valentine’s Day gift ideas zombie fans will crave

Are you a fan of shows like AMC’s “The Walking Dead”? Do you love movies like “28 Days Later” and “Resident Evil”? Then maybe your valentine will love some zombie laden Valentine’s Day gifts to make their holiday all the more special.

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This year, Valentine’s Day is on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Who says it always has to be romantic greeting cards, beautiful roses, and candle lit dinner to make your Valentine’s Day a success?

Zombie lovers can have an awesome holiday without the mushy romanticism by enjoying some zombie fun. Here are a few Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your honey that are sure to creep you out:

Send your girlfriend a gruesome zombie Valentine’s Day Ecard. Greeting cards can show you are thinking about the person and you care to “send the very best”. Zombie greeting cards are a fun way to tell someone you care about them while showing them you remember they like their undead! Some sites you can visit for zombie Valentine’s Day greeting cards include: Some Ecards and Think GeeK

Is your boyfriend into pictures? Well, then why not create a romantically creepy portrait of the two of you in your best zombie outfit look? Shine on Yahoo! shares one website where you can create a zombie couples portrait. Artist Rob Sacchetto invites readers to send him a portrait and he will gladly draw you and your honey as blood-thirsty undead. Visit his site zombieportraits.com for more information.

Are you and your partner getting ready for the zombie apocalypse? Then maybe you need to get yourself some gear. Surprise your partner with survival riot gear. Visit isurvivedzombies.com to get your very own Brooklyn Smasher or Two-Handed Great Sword and you’ll feel ready once the zombies come groaning at your door!

What’s on your zombie Valentine’s Day gift wish list?

Halloween costume ideas: Five reasons to be a zombie (VIDEO)

Zombies are all the rage in popular culture right now. Couples, families, and just about anyone can be a zombie for Halloween. Turn on the TV and you’re bound to see a zombie somewhere, whether in the news, in a commercial, or on the latest episode of AMC’s “The Walking Dead”. What’s so fun about these zombies? And why should you consider the idea of a zombie for your Halloween costume this year?

Here are five reasons to be a zombie this year:

  1. Zombies can be pretty much anyone. You can literally throw on any outfit, spray some fake blood on it, and crazy up your makeup and hair, and you’re set!
  2. You can turn any special occasion into a zombie Halloween costume. Have an old wedding dress laying around? Grab it this year and become a creepy zombie bride. All you have to do is check out a video on how to do your makeup and hair and you will be the spookiest zombie bride at your Halloween party this year.
  3. Being a zombie gives you a reason to look like you just got out of bed. If you are short on time and don’t really feel like getting all dolled up for your trick-or-treating this year, consider being a zombie. If you do, you can jump out of bed, mess up your hair a bit and head out.
  4. You will not be alone. Zombies usually travel in herds. Chances are if you decide to wear your best zombie Halloween costume, others with the zombie craze will follow.
  5. It’s cheap, creative, and easy to create a zombie costume. Whether you want to be romantic and take on the role of a zombie bride or freak people out by being a zombie nurse or doctor, you will not have to spend a whole lot of money.

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What other reasons can you think of to be a zombie for this Halloween season?

Fun Halloween date ideas: Scary movies to watch as a couple (VIDEO)

 

resident evil retribution world premiere getty images zombies halloween date ideasHalloween quickly approaches. Are you and your date ready for a spooky night out? Or will you be staying in to watch some scary movies? This could be kind of romantic in a twisted Halloween spirit kind of way.

The question is, do you want an inexpensive and Halloween date idea or a kind of romantic one that involves seeing a creepy movie?

Right now, there are several options for you whether you go watch a horror flick at the movies or stay in and watch something together on television.

Scary movies strike fear into the hearts of their viewers, making them all the more appealing. Whether you want to watch zombies eating someone or werewolves howling at the moon, you and your date can get into the fun Halloween spirit with these movies.

If you want to go out and watch a new scary movie on Halloween, check out one of these:

  • Alex Cross

Watch the trailer for “Alex Cross” here:


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  • Paranormal Activity 4
  • Sinister

If you decide to stay in for an inexpensive yet fun Halloween date, watch a horror flick on the television. Here are a few to look out for:

  • Zombie movies are all the rage now. These are a few good ones to watch:
  • Resident Evil

Watch the trailer for “Resident Evil” here:

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  • 28 Days Later

Watch the trailer for “28 Days Later” here:

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  • Night of the Living Dead
  • Zombieland

Interested in a classic? Consider these:

  • Carrie
  • Halloween
  • Nightmare on Elm Street
  • Friday the 13th

What kind of scary movie Halloween date will you have this year? Will you go see a new horror flick or stay in a watch a horror movie on television? Have a spooky and safe Halloween.

Halloween date ideas: Cheap and creative costumes for couples

 

Photo Credit: Getty Images Halloween cheap creative costumes for couplesHalloween is slowly creeping up. Have you and your partner bought your Halloween costumes yet? Will you be wearing matching costume? If so, there are a bunch of costumes ideas for couples which could be good for you to enjoy the night together. Halloween parties can be a blast if you go in a couples costume!

Here are a few cheap and creative couples Halloween costume  ideas you can consider for this spooky season if you are going to a party or checking out the local mall with your date:

If you want to go for trendy costumes, zombies are the way to go. With AMC’s “The Walking Dead” a huge hit, zombie culture has been featured in the media a great deal. Zombie costumes are easy and simple to create and can basically be anything you like since zombie viruses infect everyone! Whether you want to be a zombie bride and groom or the hospital surgeons, you can arrive at your Halloween party in style as a couple of creepy zombies!

The Plug and Socket costume is an entertaining one. Modeled after traditional wall power outlets, you and your date will be a funny couple to check out.

Want something cute? How about being one of the famous Flintstones couples? You can either be Barney and Betty or of course, Fred and Wilma. Both of these couples have simple costumes, ones that will keep you pretty cool if you live in a hot climate like Miami.

There are always of course, the tried and true costume combos. For instance, you can be a groovy 1970’s couple donning peace signs and bright tie-dyed clothing. Or you can be the flashback retro 1980’s punk couple with florescent colors, big gold chains, and maybe even some NKOTB paraphernalia on hand!

You can also go for a cheesy couples costume and show up as bacon and eggs or a hot dog and bun! These costumes are usually simple in nature and relatively inexpensive.

Where can you buy cheap and creative Halloween costumes for couples? Visit these websites on pricing and sizes for your Halloween costumes:

What Halloween couples costumes are you considering this year? Are you leaning towards the creepy zombie apocalypse couples? Or are you considering a more traditional hippy couples Halloween costumes? Whatever you end up doing, have fun and get spooky!

Kind of romantic Halloween date ideas for couples to explore

 

Halloween date ideas for couples Disney WorldSpending time with your partner is essential for a healthy relationship. Halloween is a great time to enjoy with your partner. With Halloween masks, pumpkins, goblins, creepy ghouls, and sweet candy everywhere, it’s not wonder couples really have a wide variety of activities then can do together to enjoy the holiday. Anything from spending the night together watching scary movies to checking out the local haunted houses can be a treat for you on the spookiest of holidays.

Halloween is a holiday loved by both adults and children, so why not enjoy it together?  Date night can be interesting if you decide to schedule it for Halloween. Here are a few Halloween date ideas you can consider for your scary Halloween date night:

Watch some scary movies together. What are your favorite Halloween times flicks? Are you a Friday the 13th fan? Or are you more of a Final Destination couple? Which the case, maybe have a movie watching marathon.

Are you into zombies? One television show that is sure to scare you is The Walking Dead. Loaded with scary zombies, freaky action scenes, and lots of suspense, it will give you an excuse to snuggle up with your honey!

Take a trip to one of your local theme parks. Disney World, and many other theme parks hold festivities that observe Halloween. This could be a great way to both get away for a few days as well as celebrate  in style!

Want to check out the local bars? This might be a good night to take in the local scene in a different kind of way. Many local dives will host Halloween costume contests with great drink and meal specials. If you are in Miami, check out local Miami listing for exciting Halloween events you can check out as a couple.

Maybe you can hit the mall! If you like chaos and madness, head to your local mall. Most local malls will host trick-or-treating events. Here you will run into a zillion and one families out for some Halloween fun. If this is your kind of fun, check out the Mall websites to see which one you want to go to.

What do you think you and your partner will end up doing on Halloween this year? Whatever you do, have fun and enjoy the time you spend together as a couple. Happy trick-or-treating and don’t let the goblins get you!

Dating tips: Interesting stories to share on your first date

 

dating advice dating tips datingrail co uk first dateWhen you first meet someone you may not be sure what to share with them. Dating is sometimes a tricky experience for many new couples.

One dating tip that will help you establish a connection, with a potential partner is to share an interesting story about yourself. Early experiences, something you can do that others find challenging, or retelling a family vacation, are all worthwhile stories to share on one of your first dates.

Sharing experiences through story telling helps you establish a baseline for how you express yourself with someone you want to date. In your story telling, be honest and colorful.

By colorful, I mean share your experience with passion and detail. By telling these stories on your first date, your new potential partner get an idea of who you are and what they are getting into!

What are some good stories to share on a first date? Here are some ideas:

  • How did you learn how to drive? Were you a natural or did you terrify your parents when you hit the open road for the first time?
  • Can you tie a cherry stem into a knot?
  • Are you into a special series of books? Perhaps you started reading 50 Shades of Grey and want to share what you learned with your new special date.
  • Have you traveled a lot? What was the most interesting place you traveled to?
  • What is the strangest food you have eaten?

Each of these story ideas might help you as you set out to get to know each other on your first few dates together. Starting a dating relationship is an exciting time. Take advantage of this excitement and share a great story on your first date today!

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What interesting stories have you shared on a first date? How did your date react?

Meatless Monday: South Miami date ideas

 

meatless monday meal meatlessmiamiIn a previous post, Meatless Monday North Miami date ideas were suggested for the couple who chooses to go vegetarian on Mondays! With a healthy living style and figure-friendly recipes to choose from, many vegetarian or vegan-friendly restaurants offer unique and creative dishes to cater to your palette while enjoying special time with your partner!

Like North Miami, South Miami has many places you can visit that offer vegetarian foodies dining options that are sure to please. Here are a few choices for you!

1909 Café
5710 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida 33155
305-666-1909

Considered a vegetarian-friendly restaurant, the 1909 Café offers menu items that a vegan or vegetarian couple would enjoy. Meatless Mondays will be a success on your South Miami date night here!

The Last Carrot
3133 Grand Ave, Miami, Florida 33133
305-445-0805

If you are looking for an intimate lunch date experience, this is your ticket! With limited seating, The Last Carrot offers a diverse menu that includes healthy recipes such as sandwiches, salads, tofu, hummus, and more. They have limited hours, so you may want to call ahead to find out if they are open for your date!

Deli Lane
7230 SW 59th Ave.
South Miami, Florida 33143
305-665-0606

Popular for its relaxed outdoor ambiance, Deli Lane offers healthy dishes such as vegetarian wraps and salads loaded with fresh spinach sprouts and loads of other goodies. If you are your date are in the mood for a fun outing that will also help you keep your Meatless Monday goals, then stop by Deli Lane for your fill of healthy bites.

Where will you be on your next Meatless Monday Miami date night?