5 Things You Can do Without the Kids

by Emma

As we recover from the hectic holiday season it's more important than ever to get out of the house and spend time with your husband. Take some time to reconnect and reaffirm your love for each other. Here are some suggestions from busy-moms-online.com. Try and do at least one this month.

1. Take a day trip together. Check with your church or local clubs to see if they have any tours or events scheduled that the two of you might enjoy together. Be sure that you will have plenty of time to talk and enjoy each other's company. Try to stay away from talk about kids, finances or home repairs.

2. Have a romantic dinner. Go to one of those places that will turn down the lights and that has candles on the table (and doesn't even HAVE a kids' menu). Take your time and enjoy each other's company. Take the time to share a little dessert at the end of the meal.

3. Have a couple's night out. You've heard of mom's night or girl's night or boy's night. This is the same thing only with several couples instead. You can go to one couple's house and play cards or just hang out, or you can go to a local restaurant and let someone wait on you for a change.

4. Go to a dance or take a dance lesson together. Ballroom (or couple) dancing is becoming more popular every year. Many dance studios host free (or inexpensive) dance parties during the week to try and encourage people to take their classes. You may also be able to find great dances listed in the "things to do" section of your local paper. If you prefer to take classes then you might want to look at your local community college or community center for inexpensive classes.

5. Get a room. It can be nice to rent a room (even if it is in the same town) at a Bed & Breakfast or nice hotel - with lots of in-room amenities. Just get away from the normal routine to a place where the two of you can truly be alone.