Too Sweet Tuesday

So, I'm sure you've all either seen the previews for the new Nicholas Sparks The Lucky One or have already seen it, but if you haven't you should seriously take a time out, find a babysitter (if one is needed) and plan and date night out with the hubby. I know you're thinking "my husband would never go for this movie" but here's what you do to entice him. If you can set this up before he gets home from work that would be great, but if not you can stay up a little later or get up early and have it set up before he wakes up. DO NOT tell him what movie you are going to see or better yet what you will be doing on this date. Let it be a surprise so it's a mystery (remember, men love mystery) 

#1- I'm Lucky to Have You:

This is just a simple thing to do to show your husband how LUCKY you are to have him in your life! Head on over to grab your own copy by clicking on the picture above. Thank you to The Dating Divas for this awesome download! 

Make sure you have some scrapbook paper on hand to create the envelope.

The hubby will LOVE reading these! 

#2 Set the I'm Lucky to Have You Envelope right next to what you plain on wearing to bed when you get home tonight to show your husband just how lucky you want to get later. If you haven't bought anything new EVER or since you got married and you've been married 5+ years...it's time to visit Victorias Secret my friends because if you're still wearing the same things...it's no secret and you're killing the mystery here! 

#2- Go out to eat or cook his favorite meal. If you choose to dine out here are a few tips to keep in mind. 

• Put on something nice. You don't have to break out that little black dress you've been dying to wear, but just don't even think about putting on stretchy pants with a matching jacket. Come on have some respect. Fix your hair and put on eye liner (I don't wear it everyday...just on special days when I feel like actually being pretty)
• Leave the phone in the car. Seriously. This time with your spouse is much needed and you should let no one come between that time.
• Get a booth so you can sit close , hold hands, perhaps share your meal. 

#3- Stop off at WalMart or Walgreens and grab some candy and drinks before the movie and stuff them in your purse (yes, this is not allowed, but it's cheap, risky and just plain fun). Don't forget to grab a blanket so you can get cozy inside the theater. 

#4-Enjoy the movie!

#5- Go home & slip into something more comfortable....let your imagination be your guide!

Remember- spend the entire evening showing him just how lucky you feel to be married to him. If you have ever read The 5 Love Languages and know your spouses love language, now would be a great time to use that to show him just how much you love him. 

Good Luck and GO ALL OUT- HE'S WORTH IT!

Too Sweet Tuesday ~ James Bond

I think one of the main ways to keep a marriage alive is keeping the "spark" there & reminding each other why you fell in love! So, let's get to it, shall we?  Whose hubby out there is a James Bond fan?  If so, here is a fun date idea for you.  


My hubby is a HUGE Bond fan, so a couple of years ago, for Valentine's Day, I decided to surprise him with a Bond-theme date!  When I started planning, I thought, where do the majority of James Bond movies take place?  A casino, of course.  Now, we're NOT gamblers, but I thought it may be fun to go a play a few games, just for fun!  We live about an hour away from Harrah's Cherokee Casino, so that was our destination.  


I started out by giving him "mission cards" that I made.  I titled each operation from different Bond movies. On the morning of Valentine's Day, I put the first mission card in his truck along with his new "license" and a CD of Bond music.  (P.S. he still listens to it in his truck 2.5 years later!)

When he got home from work, I had picked out the suit I wanted him to wear on our date (black, of course), and attached his second mission card to it.

When we got to our destination, I gave him the third mission card...

Here we are at the casino.  Psst......my secret mission?  Eat dinner at Paula Deen's Kitchen, which was inside the casino!  A win/win!!! :)

We had so much fun with this date, I hope it inspires you to create a unique date for your Sweetie, too! 

Frugal Friday

To start off our Frugal Fridays...I'm going to explain a little big about what we'll be sharing on Fridays. This can be anything from great deals, to cheap but awesome ways to decorate, Target dollar zone finds, or tips on managing money. So--make sure to tune in each Friday! 
Today I'm featuring something extra special ---it's a Coupon Date Night by the Dating Divas. If you have never been over there to check them out---well ladies now is your chance to get TONS of ideas for Valentine's Day!! Seriously, I love these divas! 

Here's the finished product:

Here's out to achieve that-

1. Make your envelopes out of paper (this paper looks like vellum.)

2. Print these labels- 

http://www.thedatingdivas.com/wp-content/uploads/coupondateprintable.pdf

3. Collect coupons from EVERYWHERE- don't forget about those entertainment coupon books at your nearest Walmart. (Well that could just be us here in TN but when you walk into Walmart- the first thing you see is WALLS and WALLS of brocheres and coupon books for attractions here in the Smoky. CRAZY! 

Also check coupons in the newspaper.

4. After you've collected your coupons- organize them into the correct envelope. 

5. Now, starting with affordable appetites, have your loved one pick one coupon (don't let them peek) whichever coupon he/she pulls out that is where you go. Next affordable finds (this could be shopping or entertainment) Last- finish off with cheap cravings. This way you'll have dinner, entertainment, and dessert. AWESOME.

This is also a great way to get those coupons off the counter or hanging next to the door--I'm sure you'll utilize these WAY MORE. Keep them in your car or make it a traditional Friday/Saturday night date to use these!! Enjoy my friends!!