We Two...Christmasy Things To Do Together

The time of preparing for Christmas is one of my favorite things.

There are so many things to do to get ready, not to mention all the opportunities to become closer with those who are near and dear to us.

 

I want to soak up every bit of Christmas cheer and I cannot imagine anything better than sharing it with someone else.

 

Here are some ideas of things to do together while preparing for the holidays.

 

1.       Make a Christmas countdown calendar or paper chain.

 

2.      Pick up some hot chocolate and tour the neighborhood to view the decorations.

 

3.      Put on a Christmas CD and have a dance party in your living room.

 

4.      Go Christmas shopping for a charity.

 

5.      Make Christmas candies.

 

6.      Bundle up and go ice-skating.

 

7.      Cut out paper snowflakes and decorate.

 

8.     Go to a live performance of the Nutcracker or Handel’s Messiah.

 

9.      Write Christmas letters to deployed service men and women.

 

10.  Build a snowman…get creative if there’s no snow.

 

11.   Have a wrapping contest and see who is the most creative and can wrap the hardest thing.

 

12.  Bake a new Christmas cookie recipe.

 

13.  Write each other’s Christmas lists then swap and see how many are correct.

 

14.  Collect your spare change and go around town donating it to Salvation Army.

 

15.   Dress up and set the table for a fancy dinner in.

 

16.  Make a gingerbread house.

 

17.   Go to a local choir’s Christmas performance.

 

18.  Have a Christmas movie marathon.

 

19.  Visit the local Christmas displays around town.

 

20. Stay in the Christmas spirit, visit the stores to buy decoration on sale and decorate more!

 

21.  Create a Christmas playlist of your favorite tunes.

 

22. Visit a nursing home and spread Christmas cheer.

 

23. Make a Christmas List of immaterial wishes for family and friends.

 

24. Share your favorite memories from Christmases past, expectations for the Christmas present, and dreams of Christmases yet to come.

 

25.  Read the true story of Christmas by the fire.

 

Now the question is, which to do first?

What are some of your favorite things to do around the holidays?

 

Hugs,

Christina

 

 

We Two...Build-A-Bear

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It may sound silly, but this is one of my favorite date ideas.

 

Why?

 

It is simple, silly, and sweet.

 

It also reveals a lot of character.

It takes a special someone to willingly walk into an environment geared to children,

whole heartedly participate, and carry the built stuffed animal for all to see.

 

There is also a lot to talk about that can break the ice early on:

whether you will build a bear, dog, dragon, or other type of animal,

whether you like unique stuffed animals

or ones that replicate a beloved cartoon character,

whether you prefer Classic or Disney Pooh Bear,

whether stuffed animals wear clothes or simply fur,

whether you will take your creation home or gift it to a mutual friend,

and most importantly

whether your new friend will have two wishes placed in their heart or one

(you will have to go and visit to find out how).

 

and the better you know each other only adds to the fun.

 

I should note that this date idea is not something I came up with myself,

but I am the lucky girl that went on such a date

and it holds a special place in my heart, especially today.

 

I also should note that this may melt your heart and make you fall hard.

Consider yourself warned and pay extra attention to good conversations!

 

We Two...

 

...on a date.

 

"You still go on dates. I need a good idea to surprise my husband with a date."

This was the conversation starter from a friend of mine. I laughed, but what she said was true. I am still in the dating stage of life and all time spent together is 'scheduled' so to speak.

 

There are a plethora of blog posts discussing the importance of dating your spouse, etc. I do not plan to add anything new to them. But I do agree. Spending time focused on being with the other person is important in all relationships. Date night should not be overlooked because you see someone often. Yes, you are physically present in the same spot, but are you really focused on growing and strengthening your relationship with them? 

 

A date is like a gift. You give your time and attention to the other and in turn it builds the bond between you. For me, it gives me a much desired opportunity to get dressed up just for my guy. This makes me feel beautiful, cherished, and secure. It also allows me to learn more about him. That he is really spontaneous where as I am not, for example. A date is also like a mini-adventure,

just between we two. 

 

My friend's question also pointed me to something else. Coming up with date ideas is something that I am good at. It is something I can share. It is something that I am always on the look out for and enjoy reading about, so that is what I intend to do with a new little series. Some may be tried and true, but I do hope to share something that may inspire you to have your own date night.

And I won't complain if it helps with planning ours.