Top Ten Nighttime Romance Ideas

Top Ten Nighttime Romance Ideas
by Brettani Shannon

# Stroll a lighted park or garden hand in hand. Almost every big city has a botanical garden or rose garden with winding trails, bridges over water features, romantic lighting, gazebos, and, of course, incredible scenery.

# Dance to the sound of the car radio. Choose a romantic viewpoint overlooking a lake or ocean, or simply choose the first parking lot you see. Get out, open the doors and pump the slow dance jams.

# Take a nighttime walk and enjoy the views or get dessert. Get ice cream, doughnuts, or some other dangerously fattening treats and feel the joy of being a kid again.

# Cuddling on the porch under a blanket is a great way to spend quality time together. Free from distractions, you will be able to use all of your attention to love on your partner.

# Get a room. Start stripping each other's clothing off in the elevator and make love on every surface in the room. When you need a break, take a bath or order up room service!

# View the city lights from a romantic lookout point. Plan ahead. Ask around or drive around and find a place where the two of you can see the city lights. If you are going for elegant, find a restaurant or lounge that has the view you want and take your love there. If you're looking for more casual, look for new housing developments on hillsides around your city. Make a little romantic picnic and have it sitting on the hood of your car while you enjoy the lights from there.

# Go clubbing. Pick a place you both want to go, and cut loose for a wild night of dancing and fun.

# Have a late dinner. Eat out at a romantic restaurant or one of those great 24-hour diners that get louder and crazier as the night goes on.

# Get groceries at a 24-hour store and make a late night dinner together. Eat in front of a classic movie and cuddle when it's through, or eat your dinner picnic style in the car or in bed!

# Lie on a blanket together at a park, in your yard, or on a rooftop. Watch the stars and talk all night long.

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7 Days of Winter Romance

7 Days of Winter Romance
by Jennifer Good

You don't often hear the word romance being applied to the cold, blistery months of winter. However, winter's beauty and long nights offer plenty opportunities for romance. This year, beat the winter blues with our seven day program for bringing more romance into your relationship. Each day's activity is ripe with romantic possibilities that take advantage of the season. If doing these ideas in a week's time isn't possible, just use them as starting point to creating your own romantic plan that is more practical.

Day One - Snow Play
Instead of avoiding the cold, get out there and have some fun together! Rustle up some sleds, inner-tubes and snow toys and head for your nearest play zone. If skiing or snowboarding is more your style, enjoy a day on the slopes and cuddle up together afterwards with a hot cup of cocoa or coffee. When a snow day isn't in the cards, adapt this idea for something that befits your area, such as a paintball. The point is to get outside and try something a little fun and different together.

Day Two - Dinner & Movie
Keep warm this season and create a night of romantic possibilities with dinner and a movie - bedroom style. Each of you pick out one of your favorite movies, order some takeout, and enjoy a night together cuddled under the covers. The setting is the ideal opportunity to indulge in quality time together.

Day Three - Ice Skating
There's something distinctly romantic about ice skating, especially if you're able to enjoy an outdoor rink. Keep it playful with some fun games, such as every time one person falls they owe the other person a kiss. Afterward, warm up at a local coffee shop and enjoy some one-on-one time talking.

Day Four - Dinner by the Fire
Heat things up in the kitchen! Pick out a recipe to try together and spend the evening preparing your romantic dinner. When it's ready, enjoy your meal next to a warm fire. If this isn't possible, romance your setting with candlelight. This evening could become a weekly or monthly tradition. Make copies of all your favorite recipes and start building your own couple's cookbook!

Day Five - Listen to an Audiobook
Go to your local bookstore or library and pick out an audiobook you'd both like to listen to. Alternatively, you can download audiobooks to your iPod through iTunes or other service of choice. Stay warm and listen to your book together snuggled in bed, or enjoy yourselves by taking a scenic drive or parking at scenic spot and listening in the car. Plan for comfort and pick up a few snacks and drinks as well.

Day Six - Play Board Games/Puzzles
Spend a quiet evening at home challenging each other with games. Pick your medium - board games, video games, card games or puzzles - and then rack up points to determine who will gain the ultimate prize (to be determined by each of you). Keep it romantic with a little mood music and candlelight in the background.

Day Seven - Have an Indoor Picnic
Wrap up your week of romance with a romantic picnic... indoors. Grab your picnic ware, blankets, pillows, and all of your favorite finger foods. Set the mood with candles and music, enjoy each other's company and share stories and thoughts about the past week.

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5 Reasons to Wake Up Early

5 Reasons to Wake Up Early
by Brettani Shannon

5 Reasons To Wake Up Early
Romance is about finding ways to show your partner how much they mean to you. Champagne, flowers, dining and dancing are all great ways to romance your lover, but new and original ideas can make sure they know just how much you're thinking about them. For those who spend the majority of their mornings in a rush to get out the door for work or school, taking some time out for early morning romance is an especially fantastic treat.

1. Watch the Sunrise – Bask in the serenity of morning sun together. If you’ve got the view from your home, wake up early, grab a cup of tea and cuddle under a blanket on your porch to enjoy the quiet sunrise. Otherwise, take a drive to a place with a better view. Pack something warm to drink and a light breakfast.

2. Breakfast in Bed Picnic – Wake up early to make a breakfast feast for your lover. Bring your culinary creations back to bed with a picnic blanket for the perfect start to your day.

3. Boat Ride – There’s nothing quite like spending the morning on the water. Take a romantic row for two out on a quiet lake. Enjoy the natural beauty by exploring coves and corners or sit back and hold each other as your boat drifts with the gentle movement of the water. Pack your fishing gear along and catch yourselves some breakfast!

4. Sensual Shower – Wake your love up right with sex in the shower. Light some candles and call your sweetheart into the shower with you for some morning lovin’.

5. Morning Hike or Walk – Especially enjoyable for early summer mornings before the day gets too hot, when the flowers are opening and birds are singing. Plan a hike to a waterfall or over a nearby hill. If a relaxing walk is the order of the day, stroll a manicured trail through a romantic garden or find your own path through the woods.

Try starting your morning off with a little romance, and you'll quickly see how it can warm your hearts all day long.

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