September Date
We’ve been married 23 years and still stick to our one-date-a-week rule, no matter what. Basically.
Early Fall in Northern Virginia is some of the best weather of the year. Not really hot, not really cold.
Total cost: $51.75. Total effort: Low.
Here’s exactly what we did:
- Motorcycle Ride up to Vienna
- Mixed Sodas at Coco’s Sodas + Sweets in Vienna
- Dinner at Popeyes in the mall
- Bought her a shirt she feels great it
- Ride home through the evening air
High point: Seeing her grin as she tried on shirt after shirt
Low point: Virginia traffic can be frustrating, even on a motorcycle.
Our scorecard
Romance: 6/10
Effort required:4/10
Cost: $51.75
Would repeat? Heavens yes!
If you’re a tired married couple looking for easy at-home date night ideas that still feel special, steal this one.
What’s your favorite playful date night? Tell us in the comments — we’re always looking for new ideas!
dad married 23+ years. Weekly date-night believer. My wife and I share one real date recap every month on DateNights.me—complete with costs, honest reviews, phone pics, and scorecards. Proof that intentional dating keeps marriage fun, no matter how busy life gets.
