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Hot Spots for Date Nights in Fayetteville

Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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Looking for a fun night out in Fayetteville? No matter what you’re in the mood for, Fayetteville has something to offer. I talked with the regulars at these hot spots to find out what makes them the consistent date night destinations. Chillax and Hang: Pesto CafEé In addition to its relaxed, cozy, eclectic atmosphere and live music [...]

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Love at First Sight… Sort Of

Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.

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Trace Wilhide and Ben Henley met during their first month at the University of Arkansas in the summer of 1995. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, but once they got the timing right, anyone could see that this Northwest Arkansas couple was meant to be together. “The first time I saw Ben, he was sitting [...]

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Crazy, Sparky Love Endures — Real Romance NWA: Charlie and Lisa Gray

Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by admin.

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“We are a crazy, busy, hot mess of chaos here!” says Lisa Gray. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. Lisa and her husband Charlie balance a demanding career, a thriving business, and active lives in the PTA and their church. Not to mention taking care of three children ranging in age from 12 to [...]

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Cued Up For Romance

Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by admin.

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Misty Bolton and Malachi Samuels have an amazing story of how they met and subsequently got engaged. But that’s not what this story is about. Don’t worry, I’ll let you in on their romantic beginnings, but this column is about dating your spouse, so I wanted to find out from Misty and Malachi—who are not [...]

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St. Patrick’s Dating

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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No one’s going to kiss you just because you’re Irish. Whether you prefer a festive night out, or a cozy night in, if you want to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day, try one of these Irish-themed date night ideas! St. Patrick’s Night Out – Pub Crawl Face it; St. Patty’s Day is synonymous with drinking. Embrace [...]

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Chasing Date Night: At Sam’s Club

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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I’ve been writing this column for over a year now and I think I’ve given some great advice about how to have romantic date nights with your spouse. I’ve encouraged all you married folk to commit to a regular date night, shake things up with novel activities, and take that extra time to prepare for [...]

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The Marriage Proposal: Tim and Mitzi Traxson

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by admin.

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Neither Tim nor Mitzi Traxson had a fantasy proposal in mind, but their engagement began with all the elements of a good romance novel—one set right here in Northwest Arkansas. Real love stories are never perfect, but the complications make the ending that much sweeter. The Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1996, Tim asked Mitzi to dinner [...]

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It’s A Glamorous Holiday Season!

Posted on 31. Oct, 2009 by admin.

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When’s the last time you got dressed up? Really dressed up—with uncomfortable shoes? I can’t remember either. But if ever there was a time of year to glam it up, we’re here. Not that tailgating isn’t a perfectly acceptable date, but sometimes it’s fun to up your game. Here are some fabulous opportunities to have [...]

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Real Romance in NWA: Erin and Ben Keifer

Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by admin.

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Erin and Ben Keifer’s romance reads like a Northwest Arkansas fairy tale. It is truly ‘whole hog,’ beginning when they met fourteen years ago after a JBU basketball practice. “I was walking out of the gym all sweaty and tired, when around the corner, stood this blonde haired, blue eyed beauty with two Arkansas [...]

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Step One for a Great Date Night: Dance!

Posted on 30. Aug, 2009 by admin.

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I met my husband on a dance floor. Or rather, right next to it. He spent half the evening asking me to dance, and the other half showing me his moves. He made wild promises of wining and dining and everlasting love. Something like that. He understood that girls like to dance. And it worked. [...]

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Chasing Date Night Goes Back to School

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.

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With the kids going back to school this month, it’s a great time to re-commit to a weekly (or at least monthly!) date night. And because things tend to get a little – let’s say relaxed – when you’re dating your long time partner, perhaps you need a refresher course in dating etiquette. Here are [...]

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Splurge Date at James at the Mill

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by admin.

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I hesitated to write about having a date night at James at the Mill because it is such a splurge. But I have done this date a couple of times over the past few years, and, if you can swing it, the experience is worth the expense. James at the Mill is an award-winning full-service [...]

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Karaoke Date Night

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by admin.

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In my never-ending quest to find thrilling and amusing date night ideas, I came across one for a karaoke date night. At first, I filed it away in the Not Gonna Happen file, aka my trash can. Then I fished it out, figuring I’d hold onto it for a future ‘Stupid Date Night’ follow-up piece. [...]

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Presidential Date Night

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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The President and First Lady have made it public that they embrace date night. If the leader of the free world, who’s arguably responsible for maintaining world peace and keeping the markets from spiraling ever downward, can commit to a regular date night, what’s stopping you? I’m guessing the Obamas could beat you any day when [...]

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Three Love Lessons from Military Marriages

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by admin.

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When my husband travels for work I don’t worry he won’t come home. He’s an engineer, not a soldier. Thousands of military wives and girlfriends (and husbands and boyfriends too) aren’t so lucky. As the world market grows ever more connected, more civilians are getting a taste of military style separation when corporations ‘deploy’ one [...]

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Top 5 Ways to Date Yourself

Posted on 01. Mar, 2009 by admin.

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Part of the fun of dating is putting our best selves out on display. We dress up, smile, and take interest in new things. Just because you don’t have a date doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all that. Whether you’re a single parent or your spouse is out of town on business, [...]

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The Birthday Date… Mix it Up

Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by admin.

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Once you have kids, celebrations change. You’re still part of the festivities, but as a parent you are the background worker bee, the unnoticed bystander, and the bankroll for most parties and festive occasions. About the only thing you have left is your own birthday. Do yourself a favor and make it a date night! I [...]

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Resolve to Court Novelty

Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by admin.

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Are you making a resolution to start a date night? If you are, don’t you want to make sure you do it right? Scientific data now confirms what I’ve been writing about for months. Romantic goals are not like business objectives or home improvement projects. Most goals can be broken down into actionable steps that we [...]

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Frugal Romance

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by admin.

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There you are, stuck between high gas prices and impending Christmas bills. The last thing you need to do is spend a bunch of money on date night. That’s why this month I’ve found frugal ways to woo each other. Fine Dining Cook a meal together. Make it a date by choosing a new recipe and [...]

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Taking the Scary out of Halloween Date Night

Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by admin.

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Heavy make-up, slinky outfits, parties galore. Halloween’s great for date night, right? It can be, but if you’re not prepared it can also be scary. Follow these tips to avoid spooking your spouse. Dress Appropriately I can tell you from experience that there’s almost nothing worse than showing up at a costume party in something that’s not [...]

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