In my family, summertime means lots of family time. The kids play sports, we hang out at the lake and we host our fair share of BBQ’s. With all these family activities, my husband and I don’t get to spend as much alone time together as we would like. We try to get creative and plan date nights throughout the summer. When the kids are sleeping over at a friends or with the grandparents, we jump on that chance to spend time together. Thanks to our friends at Lunchbox for sponsoring today’s outdoor date discussion!
This past weekend, we decided to create the perfect outdoor date and have a movie night. We had such a good time and we found all the items we needed from Target! It was so much fun just hanging out with my honey, watching a great movie and noshing on my favorite new indulgence, Breyers Raspberry Cheesecake Gelato. Here is what you need to create the perfect outdoor date:
Step 1: You need to create a cozy seating area. Don’t get me wrong, I am fine with sitting on an old quilt, but a nice chaise lounge is more comfortable! Don’t let those summer night chills get the best of you. We have a firepit and I also bring a fuzzy throw to keep nice and warm. We have a citronella candle to keep the bugs away.
Step 2: Create your outdoor movie theater. I decided to watch The Notebook, which my husband didn’t mind watching! Target has an affordable and portable movie screen and an easy to use projector. All you need is your laptop and an outdoor extension cord to set up the projector and movie and you are good to go!
Step 3: Make lots of snacks! I am a big snacker and y favorite combination is salty and sweet. When I am watching a movie at home, I make a bowl of popcorn and a bowl of Breyers Gelato Indulgences Raspberry Cheesecake. What a winning pair! Don’t forget the icy cold margaritas!!
Have you tried any of the Breyers Gelato flavors? Their creamy gelato, luscious sauces and gourmet toppings makes for heaven in a bowl! Breyers Gelato goes beyond ice cream with this trio of textures and can take your perfect outdoor date night to a whole new level. Head into Target 7/5/15-8/1/15 for special savings on Breyers Gelato. At 2 for $8, you’ll be able to stock up on these delicious indulgences for multiple #GelatoSummerDate nights. You can choose from a long list of irresistible flavors like Vanilla Caramel, Mint Chocolate, Chocolate Caramel, Strawberry Truffle and Cappuccino.
What unique date night suggestion do you have for a perfect #GelatoSummerDate moment?
Winter White says
GREAT post! I have been wanting to have an outdoor movie screening for awhile now and this has given much needed inspiration.
rika says
awesome ideas… i love outdoor date, especially during summer. Enjoy ice cream while watching kids playing and have fun
aly mashrah says
These are all great tips! I love creating outdoor hangouts like these. The movie idea is awesome.
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
That is so awesome! What a great idea and sounds so fun. My hubby and I are in dire need of a date night. Will have to do this.
kristin says
This is a great idea we need to look into getting that screen. Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca Swenor says
These are great ideas for a perfect outdoor date . I totally love the fire pit and the portable screen with the projector. I will have to look into get these items for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Kiwi says
i would love to do an outdoor movie idea! I am getting me a projector screen real soon it will be fun for summer and even the early fall!
Ourfamilyworld says
These are great ideas and i want to put all of these in my backyard. My husband would definitely love this outdoor date idea.
HilLesha says
I tried gelato for the first time a few months ago. I couldn’t believe that I had waited so long to try it. It is scrumptious!
Dina says
I love this idea. It would be so easy to just put the kids to bed and have a date night for the two of us outside, looking at the stars and eating gelato. Heaven.
Lisa Bristol says
I have always wanted to make an outdoor theater. It is such a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are fantastic ideas. I like to go for picnics for a date. It is a great way to spend time together and talk.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg now I would love to put all of this in my backyard!!! I would
Love to watch movies while chillen poolside! I need a screen so baddddd!!!
Kathy says
This is an awesome idea and it sounds like a ton of fun. I keep eyeing that Gelato when I go shopping but haven’t tried it yet. I’ll have to make sure to pick some up the next time I go shopping. It sure looks yummy!
lisa says
This is such a great idea! It’s like having a drive in theater in your own yard! I know I couldn’t get my husband to watch the Notebook but we could find the right one!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Fun idea! It would be absolutely romantic to spend an evening like this with your spouse. And if (only if!) the kids won’t go to bed, then it can be easily turned into a family date night!
Uplifting Families says
This is a wonderful idea for a date night. We don’t have any chairs. I used to have a trampoline mama years ago. It was fun laying down to watch the stsrs.
Tiffany says
Okay I think I’m the only girl ever who hates the Notebook. I love EVERYTHING Nicholas Sparks touches except this one! Everything else looks amazing! I was wondering how to do an outside home theater for summer!!
Melissa says
What great ideas for a date night. A good reminder that you don’t have to actually go anywhere to get that much needed time with your honey.
Liz Mays says
I’d really like to be able to spend more time outdoors. These are really good ideas. I need to liven up my patio area.
Jeannette says
An outdoor movie theatre is such a good idea! We’ve done it for the kids before but never for date night! And you can’t go wrong with a great movie and gelato!
Alli says
I haven’t seen The Notebook in years and would love to watch it again. An outdoor date night really sounds inviting. All of the snacks you mentioned are favorites of mine. What a great idea!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I just love the idea of an outdoor date night! I think I would be stuck watching football in trade for making my hubby watch the Notebook lol.
Cherri Megasko says
I love the idea of the portable movie screen and projector. This will be a great idea for when my grandsons get a little older. We can even set it up in the tent when we go camping (as long as we get a spot with electricity)!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
After the gelato, everything else is just gravy. There’s nothing better than kicking back and relaxing with your mate and some delicious nom noms.
Chubskulit Rose says
Thanks for the tips. Hubby and I watched the Noebook movie. He said it’s cheesy but I siad, it’s a beautuful story, lol.
Dawn McAlexander says
That all sounds like fun. I have one question though. How in the world did you convince your husband to watch The Notebook? Just mentioning that movie to my husband makes him run to another room and lock the door! You go, girl!