And even though this is a “parenting ideas” blog… I think this vaguely fits the bill.
Because “when Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” and NOTHING cheers this Momma up like one on one time with Daddy 🙂
I recently stumbled across the divas website and was so inspired by all their creative date ideas (we especially loved the “Book Store Date”) that I came up with this idea since my man is an uber-comic book nerd! It is especially fitting since the new X-Men hit theaters and is a great way to spice up a traditional “dinner and a movie” night.
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ITEMS YOU’LL NEED FOR THE DATE:
- The cards, printed off onto card stock and stuffed into numbered envelopes. The “battle cards” will need to be printed off front/back and stuffed into the envelope that contains the “Mission Card”
- A Hero’s Prize- Something that will enhance the end of your date. For example: hand cuffs or a blindfold. If you want the end of the date to remain vague I suggest the blindfold. If you want him to build up some anticipation and excitement for the rest of the date I suggest the handcuffs. Wrap it up nicely in a box with a bow.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Set the tone for your date by giving him the date invitation. Tape it to the bathroom mirror, put it on his car seat, or tape it to the front door so he’ll see it on his way to/from work.
Begin by telling him to pick one of the “Dinner Envelopes” (I printed out 5 for him to choose from and wrote a different restaurant on each card) and tell him that this will determine where the battle will take place. I wrote down 5 places we had never been as we like to try new restaurants together, but you could also jot down some of his favorite places to eat instead.
Once you are there and seated hand him the next envelope containing the “Mission and Battle cards”
To play the game mix up the cards and place them face down. Once you are ready to play turn over a card. First person to “spy” the item listed on the card gets to keep that card.
Person with the most cards becomes the winner/hero and gets the Hero’s Prize (the gift you wrapped up earlier)
Once you are out of the restaurant hand him the envelope containing the “Movie Card.” You will probably have to rent it or borrow it since the new X-Men is no longer in theaters, any of them will work perfect though!
After the movie is over give him the final card.
I really want to download these printables, but scribd is making me pay for a subscription. I don’t remember it doing this before – have others mentioned it?
I tried too and it wouldn’t let me without joining and paying a fee 🙁
Guys I am so sorry! I had no idea, I think the first time I tried it, it worked. Now it is asking me to pay too. I would say recreate them yourselves, it is an easy printable. 🙂 Cute date, it is a must!
Sorry Melissa, I dont know. Try recreating your own. 🙂 I also apologize I didnt get back to you sooner!
Darling idea! We FINALLY watched the latest X-men movie…wish I would have known about these cute ideas beforehand! 🙂