Winter Date Night.. For Free!

Hey you guys! So Fridays since are the stereotypical 'date nights' and I've decided that for the time being Friday is going to be my day to talk all about the topic of love here on my blog. Today is all about Date Night and not spending a penny for it.

Now, yes, the economy is picking up but a lot of us are still struggling to make ends meet, let alone be able to take your significant other out for a date they deserve. When was the last time you had a dinner and movie date night? It's expensive now!

Even if you go to a restaurant with a 2 for $20 menu, you're still looking at least $35 for dinner after drinks and tip. And then $20 for 2 movie tickets, plus  those severely overpriced Rasinettes, popcorn and large drink. You're looking at another $35/$40 for the movies. That's $70 for about for one evening! Date Night has gone from a fun night out to a drain on the bank account and something you have to budget and plan for. And it's gone from a weekly occurrence to a once in a while treat.

Also, if you live in the northern hemisphere, it's winter right now, and there's not much that you can do in the winter. So today I have come up with 10 free date ideas. I will probably do more of these in the future, but these are the few that I came up.

Living Clean in Twenty Fourteen

Hey you guys! I hope you're all having a great start to the new year! My New Years Eve was spent at work till 7 PM and then when I got home, it was just me and my little fur baby. I made tilapia and homemade parmesan, garlic, herb potato wedges. And then we laid on the sofa and watched Dick Clark's New Years Rocking Eve. And at 12:15 AM, I went to bed.

I didn't make any New Years Resolutions this year, I never really do. But I decided that I DO want to make a few for this year. However, I'm not going to call them "New Years Resolutions" because that's not what they are. Instead, I'm going to them 'Lifestyle Changes' because that's what they are.

I want to be healthier.

Yes, I know 'being healthy' is a vague term but I have defined it for myself. I am actually excited to get started on this new path for my life. I am so over being tired all the time and unhappy and feeling terrible after I eat. So here are the changes that I am going to be making to improve my quality of life:

Carbonation Back Slide

       Hey you guys! So today I have a confession.. In the past week I have had 3 Cokes! And I'm working on my FOURTH!! What the heck is wrong with me?! Before you start judging and get upset that I have 'fallen off the bandwagon' let me explain.

Don't Keep Things Bottled Up

Hey you guys! Tuesdays are for tips! And today's tip comes from a VERY recent experience....

Don't keep things bottled up.

For example, if you're with someone and they do something that bothers you or they say something you don't like, or hurt your feelings... TELL THEM. Don't hold it in. Be direct, but also, make sure that you tell them in a loving way. Because chances are, your might hurt their feelings, so when you tell them something you don't like, be respectful of their feelings.

LIFE LIST

Hey you guys! So today for Motivational Monday, I want to talk to you about a big thing in motivation... LISTS. (I can hear the groans of those of you who hate them lol) Sorry, not sorry. Lists are a great way to keep yourself motivated and also a great way to evaluate your goals and measure progress.

Food Poisoning Sucks!

Hey you guys!

       On Tuesdays, I'm going to bringing you tip and tricks and other 'T' words! Today, is Tip Tuesday!

       Today's Tip is about.... Carrots. (did you think it was going to be a 'T' word?) Organic carrots to be more specific. Last Thursday, I brought some carrots in my lunch. After lunch, I felt fine. And as the afternoon progressed.. everything seemed normal.

       Well then as we were sitting in the car waiting for a co-worker to come out, my stomach started hurting, my head started throbbing and I could barely keep my eyes open. By the time I got home I thought I was going to collapse. I took Joey out and then came back in and laid on the sofa and turned on the T.V. (No matter how sick I feel, nothing is going to get in between Grey's Anatomy and me!)

Fitness Goals

       Hey guys! My posts on Wednesdays are going to be fitness related. (Workout Wednesdays) Not all posts will be about workouts, but they will be about my fitness goals, my progress on my fitness journey as well as recipes and equipment that I am loving and using.