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Saturday, August 24, 2013

25 Summer Date Night Ideas That Won't Break The Bank

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Cheap Date Night Ideas: 25 Dates That Won't Break The Bank One idea? Hit up the ice cream truck together. Step up and step outside for some fun summer dates!

With the last weeks of summer ahead of us, it's important to make the most of the sunshine and warm weather.

If you and your partner have yet to experience all this season has to offer romantically, you're missing out.

It's time to step up and step outside for some fun summer dates, from sightseeing to grabbing snowcones.

1. Sightsee
Even if you've been in your city for years, even decades, it you can still bust out the disposable cameras and do some tourist-y things together. From wax museums to famous landmarks from history, finding out more about your town as a team can be exciting and fresh.

2. Grab A Snowcone
Ice cream and froyo are wonderful, but sometimes, you just need something a little less creamy and a little more hydrating. Snag a snowcone with mango or peach juice — and perhaps a bit of tequila — to cool down with this sweet treat.

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3. Have A Dessert Party
For a simple, sweet and cheap date, sample several kinds of desserts together from home. Doing a real sampling like this costs quite a bit, so improvise to fit your budget: rather than grabbing fancy pastries for $5 each at a super well-known bakery, gamble on a smaller, newer place that may have better deals and better treats. Who knows? You might just find your new favorite spot in town together.

4. Read To Kids
Sounds silly to do as a date, I know, but reading to kids can be a really fun way to bond, volunteer and enjoy the library's air conditioning (okay, that last one is a little selfish but hey, the summer's hot!).

5. Have A Nostalgic Picnic
Eating outside is always fun, but it's also a little too easy. This time, pick a theme such as "the 90s" and select snacks that remind you of that time period. It's an excuse to wear tie-front crop tops and it's a fun twist on a classic idea that's sure to get your conversation going.

6. Stargaze
Super classic and perhaps a little cliche, but to me, stargazing is one of the most romantic and calming activities to do with another person. Pick a place far from light pollution, should you live in a city, and put a blanket down so you two can lie down and stare up together. Feel free to look up constellations beforehand so you'll both be able to point out the ones you see, then choose favorites.

7. Pro Sports Matches
Sure, you might have to watch from some nosebleed seats, but sharing a hot dog, large soda and popcorn while watching a non-championship game of some sort can be a surprisingly inexpensive date night.

8. Go To An Open Mic
Seeing fresh up-and-comers sing, play and read to an audience can be enthralling, so why not go as a duo and enjoy the experience together? Should either or both of you feel the inclination, you can probably get up on stage eventually and share your talents with the room!

9. Breakfast In Bed
Who doesn't love to be pampered? On a day that both of you have off, take some time to make breakfast together, then eat it in bed while watching some nostalgic cartoons or a movie you both love.

10. Beer Festivals
Are both of you total brew snobs (or at least just love to pour yourself a cold glass together while relaxing)? Check out beerfestivals.org for info on all kinds of beer fests where you can go, sample tons of special varieties and learn more about the brands straight from their makers.

11. Snag Ice Cream From A Truck
Pretend you two are back in elementary school when chasing after the ice cream man was how you spent your days. Whether you choose a firecracker popsicle or a sherbet Spiderman with gumball eyes, you two can enjoy feeling like kids again.

12. Play Frisbee
Find a park nearby and toss a frisbee around. It's a great way to get some Vitamin D, stay active and have a nice time playing around in the sun.

13. Take An Art Class
Learning to paint or do pottery or draw naked people is always an interesting option when it comes to bettering your life and sharpening your creative senses, but doing it together? Even more fun, because you can help one another and get to spend time as a team.

14. Go Swimming
Who doesn't love taking a dip when it's crazy hot outside? Find a local public pool, grab your cutest swimsuit and cool off together. You can even wake up early and have a morning swim if you want to miss the rush!

15. Shoot Some Hoops
Even if you're both awful at basketball, shooting some baskets together is strangely fun, provided neither of you are particularly competitive. It’s a healthy kind of date that won't break your budget, making it perfect for couples who want to get active without signing up for expensive gyms together.

16. Street Fairs
In many cities and towns throughout the summer, there are street fairs full of interesting people, unique products and various types of cuisine you might never have tried otherwise.

17. Teach Each Other Skills
Do you know how to drive manual transmission? Does he or she know how to do origami extremely well? Teaching one another how to do a particular skill you've never known how to do can be really fun and super useful later on.

18. Go Biking
Taking a fun bike ride together through parks, the city streets or even downhill (as long as you're really good at it, of course) can be a wonderful way to get to know your city together on the cheap.

19. Go To An All-Night Film Fest
Pick a theme, such as "zombies" or "cult favorites," and find a movie festival that fits into it. Grab some snacks, take your seats and hold hands while you watch your new favorite films together (or, at the very least, your new favorite films to make fun of).

20. Dollar Store Grab Bags
Take $10, go in a dollar store and go wild. The only catch? You've gotta buy stuff for each other. When you leave, sit down on a bench and share your presents!

21. Go Dancing
Ever learn to salsa? You can either go out and wing it, should you be braver than I, or take a class and then go out. Many classes' fees include entry to a club later so you two can show off your newfound skills!

22. Groom Together
This may sound super silly, but doing some beauty-related processes together can be really fun. A cooling face mask that you apply together can be really relaxing in the summer, or perhaps trading 15-minute warm oil massages on your back or tired feet could help you both calm down after a long summer work week.

23. Make Crafts
Are both of you serious DIY-enthusiasts? If so, grab some supplies and set it work on a new project together. If you two live together, this can be even more useful and entertaining since you'll both be able to enjoy the results. Plus, it'll be a sentimental piece of craftsmanship you'll always treasure.

24. See A Show In The Park
Local parks have all kinds of shows during the summer. Whether you're into theater, music or poetry, you're sure to find something that both of you will be able to sit back and watch together.

25. Carnivals
I saved this for last because it is my absolute favorite thing to do in the summer as a romantic date night. Playing carnival games, eating fried food and, of course, sharing a kiss while riding the ferris wheel together? It's just about the most lovely date idea I can think of.

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The Top Summer Dating Tips For All You Single Ladies

dating tips One tip? Take him for who he is. Summer's almost over, make the most of it!

Summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. Have you had a crush on someone for a while and have been shy about how you feel? Now's the perfect time to let them know that you've been thinking about them all summer and make a move.

Make your last days of summer memorable by following these dating tips.

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Take him for who he is: Is he a bit of a bad boy? Unfortunately, that's not going to change until he grows out of that phase. If you take your crush for exactly who he is, you'll never be disappointed that he isn't the guy you want him to be.

Play by the same rules: If both of you decided to date casually then don't expect him to meet your parents anytime soon. See other people, explore your options, most women expect the man to see that she is girlfriend material. While women stop dating other men just for him. Mr. Better might be around the corner.

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

9 Summer Dates Inspired By YOLO

7 Summer Dates Inspired By YOLO What's a better way to celebrate that love than by jumping out of a plane? Seven dates that will get your adrenaline pumping.

You only live once, you say? Then why not start acting like it? There's nothing that makes the adrenaline junkie feel more alive than when the norepinephrine, dopamine and endorphins kick in because you're doing something that's both scaring and thrilling you. That level of intensity is sometimes even better than sex.

So those of you out there who have a need for speed, the desire to be terrified out of your mind and lucky enough to have found someone who shares this idea of fun, here are seven thrilling dates that will get your adrenaline pumping and bring you two even closer.

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1. Departure Roulette
Would you be willing to skip that week-long trip back home and head to a mysterious location? Heineken recently asked travelers in JFK to take their spontaneity to the next level by ditching their travel plans and letting a board assign them a new, random place. If you're not lucky enough to spot Heineken at your terminal, make a DIY destination board with your partner featuring weekend getaways within driving distance that you know little about. Then, spin the wheel, drop everything and get ready to explore a new spot without an itinerary.

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2. Skydiving 
Fear of heights? No way! You're the type who lives for heights! So what's a better way to celebrate that love than by jumping out of a plane? Although I've yet to do it, I've heard from friends that after a few quick lessons, you're ready to go and the experience will forever change you. I mean, you did just free fall from thousands and thousand of feet above the air.

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3. Water skiing
Talk about an awesome summer date! Not only do you get the thrill of being dragged along by a boat, but it's an amazing way to cool off in this ridiculous heat. It may take some practice to learn to stand on those skis without falling into the water, but in the end, the rush that comes with it will have you addicted in no time.

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4. Base Jumping
Although you can probably do this one on your own if you happen across a proper a cliff that drops into the ocean, it might be best to actually pay a bit and do it somewhere where you're less likely to kill yourself. The key to making this a successful date is to jump as far out as you can, enjoy the free fall into the water below, and not bang your head on any rocks on the way down.

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5. Zip lining
If you've yet to try this, it might be the one on this list to start with before you really dive into true adrenaline junkie activities. Buckled safely into a harness, then attached to a zip line, you get to literally zip from one point, usually a tree or other secure place, to another point. Depending on where you do it, you can find yourself zipping over rivers, ravines and other places that when you look down, your stomach is definitely going to act pretty queasy. Enjoy!

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6. Highlining
I had never heard of this one, until a friend mentioned it to me. Basically, you walk a tight rope (yes, just like they do in the circus), without any safety equipment, and hope to hell you make it to the other side. If you choose to try this over water, then it's called waterlining.

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7. Get Inked
Afraid of needles? What better time than now to overcome it? After all, your partner is there to hold on to your hand for dear life. While we don't reccomend getting your partner's name or matching hearts drawn across your body, why not have your guy pick out something you'd like and vice-versa? With a permanent reminder in sight, this will be one date you really can't forget.

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8. Rock climbing
Along with water skiing, this is probably the most strenuous onyour body, but totally worth it for the excitement. If you do your research and find a place that has a great view once you've reached the top, all that work on your legs and arms will give you complete permission to just drop to the ground like Jell-O and enjoy it all.

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9. Running of the Bulls
If you've yet to be inspired by the above dates, then why dont you really put the fear of god in yourself by running with the bulls. Although the most famous "running" is in Pamplona during the seven-day festival of Sanfermines, you can also get in on the action in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Nevada, and Southern France. Now that's some seriously YOLO right there.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Ten Romantic Ways to Enjoy The Last Weeks of Summer

Ten Romantic Ways to Enjoy The Last Weeks of Summer

By Nisha Ramirez for CupidsPulse.com

Summer’s almost over, and soon, the itch to leave your office and get outside to enjoy warm weather will be a thing of the past. Although being in a relationship during the cooler months is full of cuddling in order to stay warm, but nothing beats summer romance. Whether you met someone special this summer and you still want to create your own summer nights like those from Grease or you’re looking for a new romantic way to end the summer with your steady partner, you’ll find being creative is the best way to let the season end. Skip the clichéd beach picnic date and try one of these ten romantic ways to enjoy the last weeks of summer instead:

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1. Love is thicker than water: Grab a bag of water balloons and go crazy! Enjoy water during the heat while you can, because before you know it, the next duel you’ll be sharing will be a cold snowball fight. So where is the romance? Seeing each other wet and bouncing around is sure to inspire love touches and raise the level of heat so that the water won’t be able to cool it down.

2. Sweat is sexy: Playing a sport is always incredibly sexy. A great choice during the summer is volleyball. Hit the beach and wear your sexiest swimsuit and you’ll be sure to give your partner a heat stroke. Play on each other’s team for plenty of friendly camaraderie and don’t be afraid to sweat.

3. Take a cruise: It might be expensive to take a ride on a cruise ship, but don’t underestimate the fun you can have cruising around on a car trip. Driving is an all-season romantic trip, but it really rocks when it’s warm out. Forget the air conditioner and roll down all the windows for a warm summer breeze. Try singing along to every song on the radio.

4. Enjoy your own holiday: Who says Independence Day is the only summer holiday? Check out dailyholidys.net for last minute holidays to celebrate before the summer’s up. August 1 is Girlfriend Day and August 2 is National Night Out. Make it fun and promise to celebrate every holiday on the calendar.


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Friday, September 2, 2011

AnastasiaDate Summer of Free Love

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Friday, August 5, 2011

AnastasiaDate Summer of Free Love

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Monday, June 6, 2011

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Monday, May 30, 2011

AnastasiaDate’s Party Event of the Summer!

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

AnastasiaDate’s Party Event of the Summer!

Summer fun on the Black Sea served up hot as you can stand it at AnastasiaDate’s Summer Bash. Nothing like you’ve ever experienced, features 30 of the region’s finest ladies competing in an all out swimsuit pageant to determine AnastasiaDate’s Miss Bikini 2011.

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