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Quality time and carry out12/4/2023 No matter what kind of project you’re working with, there’s an inherent relationship between quality, time, and cost. While I’m sure that’s meant to be a joke, any project manager will tell you that those words carry a core truth about managing projects and work flows. “Bumble ouchies,” “Flamboyant chickens,” and “Sucky arm underwater alien heads.Even if you’ve never been a project manager, you’ve almost certainly heard the old joke: Cheap, Fast, or Good, you can only pick two. This week we will be attending a comedy open mic in a town close by – fingers crossed! 20 | Visit the zoo and rename all the animals. Open mic, improv, you name it! Comedy is always a hoot, whether good or bad. 19 | Grab tickets to a local comedy show. This takes some serious creativity, but it’s so worth it! Bonus points if you can make each clue relate to some aspect of your relationship together. 18 | Make personalized scavenger hunt for each other. Who cares if you know what you’re doing or not! Break out your best moves on the dance floor and see how much you can make your partner laugh. Fresh air, moving muscles, and great conversation make for a lovely date night. This is absolutely one of our favorite ways to connect after days of working opposite schedules. 16 | Bundle up and go for a midnight walk in the park. Why not! If you have the gear (but not enough time to get out into the woods) set it up in the backyard and make s’mores in the microwave. Terrible movie great memories! 15 | Camp in the backyard. One evening this fall, Josh and I attended “Gods of Egypt” at our local dollar theater, just because. Is there something you’ve always wanted to try, but you just needed a little backup? This is your chance to enjoy a date at the archery range! 14 | Watch a random film at your local dollar theater. Two, select an entree that is outside their comfort zone and see how it goes! 13 | Practice a new skill. There are two ways to do this: One, do your best to order your partner’s ideal meal. 12 | Go out to dinner and order for your partner. If you are lucky enough to live in a part of the world that is still warm in February, this idea is doubly meant for you. Sometimes there’s nothing better than mimicking the best parts of childhood with your best friend. 10 | Build a tent fort in the living room. Rainy outside? Grab a latte and snuggle up on the couch with a book or two next to your honey. 9 | Spend the afternoon cozied up in your local bookstore. Cozy up on the couch and spend the evening laughing till your abs hurt. There are few things I love more than laughing my face off to kid vines and cat fails. It’s always fun to explore the possibilities and make plans. That’s okay! Sit down together to plan an upcoming vacation instead. Maybe you don’t have the time for a weekend away this year. Yesterday, Josh and I spent the entire evening racing each other in Mario Kart and it was fantastic. The highlight of the night was the round in which we picked the worst possible kart for each other and ran the race in mirror mode. Think you can find them? 6 | Challenge the other to a duel. 5 | Explore a hole-in-the-wall part of town.Įvery city has its hidden treasures. Josh and I really bonded over a swing dancing class we took together! Other ideas? Take a cooking class, learn to make chocolates, or try your hand at pottery. I’m a big fan of learning a new skill with your partner. Who cares if you know the band! You may stumble upon something fantastic (or something hilarious). Pull up your city’s calendar and pick out a local concert that looks interesting. What was your first date like? Think you could recreate it? 3 | Attend a concert. Josh and I’s first date involved pizza, cheesy parkour at the mall, and a walk in the rain. Try not to over-plan – this is a chance to enjoy a little spontaneity! 2 | Recreate your first date together. So, without further ado, here are 30 creative ways to enjoy quality time with your partner this Valentine’s Day! 30 Creative Ways to Enjoy Quality Time with Your Partner 1 | Take a little staycation.īook a hotel room, set reservations at a nice restaurant, and take your time together as it comes. In my opinion, there is no better way to demonstrate your love for another person than to give them your undivided attention. This Valentine’s Day, we are forgoing the typical ‘flowers, chocolates and jewelry’ runaround in favor of a romantic weekend away at a lodge in Colorado. Since we married, Josh and I have had to put a great deal of intentionality into scoring quality time with each other. Both he and I have jobs that are totally irregular (shift workers holler at me!) and we often find ourselves aching for quality time.
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