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I have a "Date Night" with The Boerewors coming up, because we haven't had one in a while.  

Usually our dates involve us posting out kids out to family members for an overnight stay so that the two of us can have some quality time together and wake up in the morning with no kids to think about and lie in a wee bit and snuggle.

Do you also have Date Night?  How often do you do it and what does it usually involve?

For us, its usually dinner and back home for some snuggling and uninterrupted alone time rumpy pumpy.  Here are some new and fun ideas to use when going out on your date nights and they won't break the bank either!  Not sure which one to choose yet.

Be amused
Amusement parks are an excellent option if you are looking for a fun date idea. Unleash your inner waine and enjoy a full day’s activity, often for less than the price of a fancy dinner! Bring on the fucking roller coasters, unless they make you wanna puke.  Gold Reef City and Ratanga Junction are excellent homegrown options.

Fore! Play
This fun activity gives couples the opportunity to relax and enjoy the game while keeping some friendly competition alive.  Personally, I find this one a wee bit boring, unless we cop a quickie behind the 18th hole.
Visit a video game arcade
These places are filled with all of the latest video games as well as a few old fashioned ones that will remind you of your when you were little. Just grab some tokens and stay entertained for hours.  Not much together time as my Boerewors likes the "skop, skiet en donder" stuff whereas I like the Dance Stage Universe and Pacman.  So even if we play two-player, we both enjoy different games.

Keep it in the community
If you have planned your all-day date for a Saturday, then you will be able to find plenty of fun things to do. Check out your local newspaper for flea markets, garage sales and other community events that cost nothing to attend.  You could even check if there are any concerts or plays at local parks, or take in a fun workshop on pole dancing.  Just make sure you don't land up at a Scrabble Convention.  *Snore*

Pack a picnic
Take a drive in the country and find a quaint place to go for a leisurely walk through the woods or along a sandy beach. If you’re closer to the city, a botanical garden offers a wonderful backdrop for some secluded romance.

Prepare a fun lunch that you and your lovey can enjoy on a picnic. Make tasty sandwiches, cupcakes and all kinds of other delicious treats that the two of you can eat just about anywhere. Don’t forget to pack a blanket for some summer lovin'.  Pity its the middle of fucking winter here.

Exercise your grey matter
Pub quiz nights allow you a chance to enjoy delicious hearty, well-priced, pub fare while you work with your team to answer as many general knowledge questions as possible, often with hilarious results! Prizes often include drinks and bar tabs – score! Check with your favourite local pub when their quiz night is.

Go dancing
Many clubs waive the cover charge if you get there early, so head out for some cocktail sundowners and get ready to dance the night away. FTV Cafes and Café Vacca Matta have excellent finger food menus if you dance up an appeteit.

Laugh a little
Participating in an improvisation class can be another fun date idea. Many comedy clubs offer these classes during the day. In the class you will be challenged to participate in several games that force you to think on your feet with hilarious consequences. Alternatively visit a comedy club at night and have a bunch of laughs.

Go Swinging
Not That Kinda Swinging (thats a whole other post) Visiting a local playground is another fun date idea. Many adults haven’t been to a playground since they were children and a nostalgic trip can help you to feel young again. Racing each other up the slide and seeing who can swing higher on the swings are fun ways to keep things lighthearted with your partner. See-Saw until your cheeks hurt with laughter just don't knock yer teeth out on the roundabout.

Get sporty
Playing a sport such as tennis or soccer is another fun date idea. Bowling or shooting pool are also good options if you're not really in the mood to play a team sport. The physical activity of this date will draw you and your partner closer together.  Spice things up and let the winner decide exactly what he/she wants the loser to do!

Yes, it’s important to place a high value on your relationship and treasure your partner, but some of us need to count our pennies these days too. Fancy dinners and trips to the theatre are really special but with these ideas you'll save some of that cash and have some good fun.  Isn’t that what Date Night is all about?


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January Jones: "X-Men: First Class" Lingerie Lady

January Jones: X-Men: First Class Lingerie Lady

Giving fans even more reason to hit theaters this coming weekend, January Jones shows off her fine figure in newly-released lingerie-clad stills from her new movie "X-Men: First Class".

Set to be released on June 3rd, the "Mad Men" hottie worked it for the cameras in some seriously sexy garb as she portrayed her Emma Frost character for the much-awaited superhero caper.

As for her own special power, January recently said that becoming invisible to her fans is the ability in which she possesses.

She told, “I have this knack of being able to go out and not be recognized. I wander around town in jeans and a T-shirt and my hair in a ponytail so no one really spots me."

Jones continued, "If I do get spotted no one believes it’s me because they think I look far too small. I think the camera must add ten pounds!”

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January Jones: X-Men: First Class Lingerie LadyJanuary Jones: X-Men: First Class Lingerie Lady

Nicole Scherzinger: Worried About Cole Backlash

Nicole Scherzinger: Worried About Cole Backlash

Gearing up for the busy day ahead, Nicole Scherzinger was spotted leaving her hotel in Paris, France this morning (May 31).

The former Pussycat Doll is in the City of Lights to do some promotional appearances ahead of her new album’s release.

Back in the States, Nicole was recently chosen to replace Cheryl Cole as a judge on the new talent show “The X Factor,” and while she’s grateful for the gig, Scherzinger is fearful that British fans will react negatively.

A source revealed, "Nicole is really upset at what happened to Cheryl. She knows her well and thought she would have been a great in the show. She knows how people in Britain are so proud of their stars and want to see them do well in the States too, so she is aware there could be a lot of unhappiness surrounding the rejection.”

"The last thing she wants is bad blood between herself and Cheryl and anyone thinking she might have been lobbying to get her place. Nicole wants to see her do well in whatever she does next and hopes there won't be any hard feelings."

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Nicole Scherzinger: Worried About Cole BacklashNicole Scherzinger: Worried About Cole Backlash

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ Cutie

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ Cutie

Heating up the cover of British GQ's July issue, Rosie Huntington Whiteley shows off her fabulous long legs.

The “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” babe looks absolutely stunning in the accompanying photo spread, and discusses her bouts with bullying growing up.

Given her amazing lips and beautiful face, Rosie had to deal with jealous kids picking on her, that is until she scored her first modeling gigs.

"I was really teased about the way I looked at school. I got teased because of my lips. I got called t*t lips - because I had big lips but no breasts. And then I was called kipper lips."

"There was this big group of girls who were the local answer to Mean Girls and they would storm the bathrooms shouting 'I'm going to f***ing get you Lips. See you on the school bus."

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ CutieRosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ Cutie

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ CutieRosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ Cutie

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ CutieRosie Huntington-Whiteley: British GQ Cutie

Jessica Szohr Talks "Gossip Girl" Departure

Jessica Szohr Talks Gossip Girl Departure

She spent four years playing Vanessa Abrams, and Jessica Szohr didn’t sound too sad to be leaving her “Gossip Girl” gig.

The beautiful brunette chatted with press about how her departure is mutually beneficial and will allow her to pursue other avenues.

"When I started the fourth season, I kind of had a talk with the producers. We didn't know what we were going to do with the characters. After playing someone for four years, it can be a little repetitive.”

“So I was ready for a change. I had so much fun and I made friends I'll have for a lifetime and it was so great to work in the city, but I got the most I could out of Vanessa. I have two movies that I start in August and July and I have a couple movies coming out in the next couple months."

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Jessica Szohr Talks Gossip Girl DepartureJessica Szohr Talks Gossip Girl Departure

Holly Madison: Memorial Day Bikini Babe

Holly Madison: Memorial Day Bikini Babe

Stepping out for a fabulous fete, Holly Madison was spotted showing off her fabulous form at a Memorial Day party in Las Vegas yesterday (May 30).

The former “Girls Next Door” hottie looked amazing in a multi-colored string bikini as she posed for the paparazzi at the Sin City shindig.

Holly has dropped some weight after the producers of her Vegas show told her she needed to slim down a bit.

She told press, “I always thought I looked fine. It was a shock to me when they told me to lose weight... I feel like I changed my eating habits to really healthy. I’ve lost a few pounds. I’m still getting there and deciding if I even want to lose weight.”

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Holly Madison: Memorial Day Bikini BabeHolly Madison: Memorial Day Bikini Babe

Robert Pattinson's Toronto Tuesday

Robert Pattinson Toronto Tuesday

Kicking off another workday, Robert Pattinson was spotted on the set of “Cosmopolis” early this morning (May 31).

The “Twilight” stud looked intense as he made his away around the Toronto, Canada locale, sporting a brown ball cap, green button-up shirt, and blue trousers.

Coming up this Sunday, Robert and his costar/girlfriend Kristen Stewart will compete for the Best Kiss award at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.

A favorite in the category, Robert confessed that he’d be a little stressed if he and Stewart went home empty-handed this year.

"It's kind of terrifying if you suddenly stop winning it. You're like, 'Oh God!' It's almost worse than if you stop winning, like, acting awards or whatever. If you can't kiss anymore, it's like, 'What? I'm still good at kissing!'"

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett's Memorial Day Outing

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Memorial Day Outing

Making the most of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett were spotted out at a Los Angeles park on Sunday (May 29).

The former “Girls Next Door” babe and her football-playing hubby treated their son Hank to some active quality time and looked like the picture perfect family.

Kendra recently told press she is back to her old body after competing on “Dancing with the Stars,” and she couldn’t be happier.

"I was size 2 or 4 before 'Dancing with the Stars' and now I'm a size 0. My waist is still shrinking! When you work out, you produce so much lactic acid, so my body always looks thicker and more muscular. Now that I've had a couple weeks off, my body is fuller and looks better. I hope I'll look like this forever. But to be honest, I will never be satisfied!"

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Memorial Day OutingKendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Memorial Day Outing

Kourtney Kardashian: Proud Manhattan Mommy

Kourtney Kardashian: Proud Manhattan Mommy

Enjoying some quality time with her son Mason, Kourtney Kardashian was spotted out in New York City on Sunday (May 29).

The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” babe looked so proud as her little guy climbed some stairs all by himself while the paparazzi looked on.

Kourtney recently told press that her newly-engaged sister Kim Kardashian has been nothing but real with her fiancé Kris Humphries.

“Kim is totally herself in front of him. Everything is easy, comfortable, no stress. He fits in with the family already. I think they’re just themselves, and I think that’s the most important thing.”

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Kourtney Kardashian: Proud Manhattan MommyKourtney Kardashian: Proud Manhattan Mommy

“The Hobbit” Films’ Release Dates Announced

The Hobbit Films Release Dates Announced

Everybody loved the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and now director Peter Jackson is working on a pair of new prequel films.

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is slated for a December 14, 2012 release and “The Hobbit: There and Back Again” will come out on December 13, 2013.

“The Hobbit” flicks will follow Bilbo Baggins as he endeavors to “reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from Smaug the Dragon.”

Martin Freeman will star as Bilbo, and series favorites like Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, and Elijah Wood will all be featured.

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The Hobbit Films Release Dates AnnouncedThe Hobbit Films Release Dates Announced