Most of you know about one of my New Years goals to go on a planned date out once a month. Well, we’ve upped the ante and decided that on those weeks that we do not go out, we will do a date in after the kiddo is asleep. We are taking turns planning it and it was my week last week. While driving to pick up the hubs from work, the cd player rotated to Monster Ballads and I was totally inspired. I know, inspired from the music of big hair bands. But I was!
I decided it would be so fun to plan a 90’s date since that was during both of our high school years. While pondering what to do I came up with the date theme “What if we had met in high school.” We always joke about it, so why not pretend for the night!
It started out with this gym bag full of basketball attire for the hubs. I took inspiration from our actual high school lives. There was a note inside that said, “While I was at drill team practice, I noticed you at basketball practice across the hall.” We both got dressed in the appropriate attire, he in his basketball uniform (the actual jersey saved from high school) and me in my Rockette sweatshirt (I dug out from the depths of my closet) and yoga pants.
Once we were clothed in our high school duds he found a note in the pocket of his shorts that said, “You have to see her again. You go ask her if she is going to Kevan’s party tonight.” (Kevan was one of his best friend’s in HS) I of course said I was. I instructed him that the family room was Kevan’s house and I got my standard HS party food and met him there.
While watching tv and after the hilarious put your hand on the couch and stretch out your finger so they will hold your hand (initiated by the hubs, good role playing babe!), he found the note I had previously placed in the bag of chips. It read “I know this is cheesy, but will you go to Sadie Hawkins with me?” For those of you who don’t know, Sadies is a girls choice dance where you wear matching shirts.
So in to the matching shirts we changed as the sound of 90’s rock ballads filled the air. We danced in the kitchen and shared our funny tricks and memories from dance days gone by. On the “sound system” was a note that read “You are going to remember this night, head over to get your pictures taken.” This is when the real fun started. These were the best of the HS dance date poses.
So now it’s your time to share! I want to hear any ideas you have for showing a little love! Could be fun date ideas, Valentine’s ideas, service or appreciation ideas, it’s up to you! The possibilities are endless. Link up the direct link (not your home page) below so we can all visit you. And don’t forget to use the cute button or link button so others can come see the rest of the ideas.
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Grandma says
I don’t know how to do a McLinky but wated to comment on Needles in a Haystack. I went to her blog and sooooo many ideas. I LOVED to Christmas Candle one. Her designs are to die for and some are even FREE. Thanks for directing me there!
Ally says
I am a follower of Needle
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I am a follower of a little tipsy
Becky says
Michelle, this date is so awesome!!! You are genius. Hmm, I might have to try the whole awkward high school want to hold hands while we are watching a movie thing.
Jen Thomas says
I am a follower of A Littl Tipsy… cute date idea!
mommy2luke2008 says
Love the clipboard photo displays
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mommy2luke2008 says
I’m a follower of A Little Tipsy
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Rodney and Erin says
So I really do love the little door hanger “love is in the air”…that’s my favorite right now.
Rodney and Erin says
I’m a follower of your blog.
Rodney and Erin says
I’m also a follower of Needle…
OH and my email is smilin_chick@hotmail.com just in case I win!
The Harris Family says
I love her father’s day stitchery! Also this date idea is so cute!
The Harris Family says
I follow your blog
Amanda K says
I love her towels that she does! They are so cute! Her Christmas ones are darling!
Amanda K says
I follow you!
Amanda K says
I follow Needle in a Haystack!
Amanda K says
I tweeted but I am kind of dumb with it comes to twitter so I hope you can find it!
Amanda K says
P.S. Your at home date night is so cute! Spencer and I just play cards all the time! hahaha!
Scrappy Gifts says
How awesome! I should try and get my husband to do that. I actually liked him when I was a freshman in HS and he was senior…he didn’t like me yet….took some convincing. =D
Anne says
My favorite was the “Groovy Love” pillow! so cute!
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