So, you finally get a chance to hang out together... You think about what you want to do and three hours later, you're still brainstorming and the day is half gone. This used to be hubby and I all the time.
Hence, I introduce you the "Envelope Day". I love this--I really do. It is perfect for a day of fun. And you can do so much to play up or play down this idea.
Here's the original idea before I throw out the twists:
This date is best planned for a weekend or a day you both have the day free. You'll need to have 12 envelopes labeled as in the picture below:
Inside each envelope will be an option for that category. Like this:
These are ideas just to start you out--there are many more ideas that may work for you.
1. In the morning, allow your spouse to select ONE of the breakfast envelopes.
(Make sure you have options for bringing breakfast in bed or making breakfast together already planned ahead of time). (But, secretly, you're probably hoping for Breakfast Diner, so you can go to IHOP...or Denny's.)
2. Then, get ready for the day...and when it's time, allow them to select ONE of the event envelopes.
3. After the event, you may have some time until dinner (or you could make this lunch). But when it's time...they can choose ONE dinner envelope.
4. And of course, when the time is right, they can choose one of the lovin envelopes.
It makes for a fun, somewhat-spontaneous day that you just spent together, not planning, not moping because you didn't get done what you wanted to do...... simply being together without a lot of effort!
Twists:
- If you only have an hour or two to spare, just pick from one set of envelopes (which set depends on the situation (time of day, hunger, need for fun, etc.)
- Create more categories or change the categories if it's for a full-day date and you really want to pack a lot in.
- For an anniversary, use the number of your years together as the number of envelopes in each category.
Hence, I introduce you the "Envelope Day". I love this--I really do. It is perfect for a day of fun. And you can do so much to play up or play down this idea.
Here's the original idea before I throw out the twists:
This date is best planned for a weekend or a day you both have the day free. You'll need to have 12 envelopes labeled as in the picture below:
Inside each envelope will be an option for that category. Like this:
These are ideas just to start you out--there are many more ideas that may work for you.1. In the morning, allow your spouse to select ONE of the breakfast envelopes.
(Make sure you have options for bringing breakfast in bed or making breakfast together already planned ahead of time). (But, secretly, you're probably hoping for Breakfast Diner, so you can go to IHOP...or Denny's.)
2. Then, get ready for the day...and when it's time, allow them to select ONE of the event envelopes.
3. After the event, you may have some time until dinner (or you could make this lunch). But when it's time...they can choose ONE dinner envelope.
4. And of course, when the time is right, they can choose one of the lovin envelopes.
It makes for a fun, somewhat-spontaneous day that you just spent together, not planning, not moping because you didn't get done what you wanted to do...... simply being together without a lot of effort!
Twists:
- If you only have an hour or two to spare, just pick from one set of envelopes (which set depends on the situation (time of day, hunger, need for fun, etc.)
- Create more categories or change the categories if it's for a full-day date and you really want to pack a lot in.
- For an anniversary, use the number of your years together as the number of envelopes in each category.
- Take turns replacing the options in each envelope (so you can reuse the envelopes for years and years!) Pick things you'll both enjoy...or at least tolerate for the sake of each other.
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