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Five Casual Date Ideas for a Special Valentine's Day Date

Valentine's day is almost here and millions of couples will be celebrating the day of love and romance. Plenty of couples choose to go to dinner at a fine restaurant or rent a hotel room for the evening, but not everybody can afford an expensive date night. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable date ideas for couples on a budget. Those who do not already have special plans should consider one of these five great casual Valentine's Day date ideas for couples.

 1. Cooking Together

This year, try something more fun than dinner at a restaurant. Find a recipe for a meal that both you and your partner will enjoy, and have fun cooking together. You and your loved one will have a great time making your own special Valentines Day dinner, and will be able to enjoy it in your own home. Cooking together can be extremely romantic, and couples can grow closer while working as a team. 

2.  Outdoor Avtivity

If you and your partner enjoy the outdoors, you could go skiing or snowboarding. It's a fun and exciting way to have a great time together this Valentines day. Afterwards, you can enjoy a quiet, romantic night by making hot chocolate and cuddling up by the fireplace.

3. At- Home Movie

If you enjoy casual dates, spend the night in and rent one of your favorite romantic movies. For dinner, you can have something simple such as Chinese take- out. Adding candles and flowers to the room will create a romantic setting. You and your loved one will have a great time relaxing and enjoying each others company.

4. Ice- Skating

This is a great idea for couples who are just getting to know each other. Skating is a fun and flirty way to enjoy Valentine's Day. This date is all about the fun; so don't be worried about falling. After spending time on the ice together, you and your partner might choose to go out for a casual dinner or a cup of hot chocolate.

5. Amusement Park

If you and your partner enjoy the thrill of roller coasters, spending the day at an amusement park is a fun and laid- back way to spend this holiday. You'll have a ton of fun on the rides, plus you can play games and win each other stuffed animals as cute keepsakes to remember this Valentines Day. 

 

Liz Claiborne New York Outlets - 40% Off Of Fall Fashions

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Liz Claiborne New York Outlets. All opinions are 100% mine.

The fall season is a busy time for shoppers. Back to school clothes shopping is a necessity and a new fall wardrobe is a must for mothers too. My favorite thing about fall fashion is checking out the new styles. I love to go shopping and see the new fall clothing colors and styles each year. My teenage daughter loves to shop for sweaters and boots in the fall. One of her favorite things to do is to pick out a new pair of boots for school.

It is important for women of all ages to look their best, whether they are going to school, working full-time or at home caring for the children. Even women on a budget need to invest in a few essential wardrobe pieces. Liz Claiborne New York Outlets is having a huge inventory sale, offering 40% to 70% off of their merchandise. Custumers will find 40% off of fall fashions and 70% off of summer and transitional items. I would love the chance to shop for a Liz Claiborne sweater, they have a beautiful fall sweater collection this year.

This is the perfect time for fashion lovers to fill up their wardrobe with beautiful clothing. There are dozens of Liz Claiborne outlets located across the United States. The closest outlet to me is in Niagara Falls, New York. To find a Liz Claiborne outlet close to you, check out the Liz Claiborne New York Outlets website and visit the store locator section. You'll even find convenient maps of each store location. Take advantage of the sale and treat yourself to an affordable fall makeover. Whether you are looking for casual or dressy items, you are bound to find a fabulous deal.

Bottega Verde Italian Beauty Products - Free Beauty Package Offer

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bottega Verde. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Bottega Verde beauty products have been available in Italy for nearly four decades. Their products are a favorite of millions of women who love their all natural ingredients and beautiful fragrances that the Bottega Verde brand offers. The amazing Bottega Verde product line has been popular among European customers for years and is now finally available to American women.

Bottega Verde has launched a brand new website that caters to their U.S. customers. The website offers an online beauty shop that is accessable to those who register for a free account on the website. The products that are featured on the website look amazing, and I would particularly love to try the Olive Oil Body Butter because it looks wonderful. The Olive Oil Body Butter is made with organic extra virgin olive oil which has been grown in Tuscany and it’s available for under $20. I’d also like to try out some of their honey beauty products. I recently learned that honey is very good for the skin and some people believe that honey is an all natural anti-aging remedy. Bottega Verde offers a honey face toner and daily face cream that looks fantastic.

I’m always checking out the latest beauty product trends featured on TV and in magazines. The hottest current beauty items are made from all natural products because most women know that they are the best products for the skin. Products made from all natural ingredients like olive oil or honey moisturize the skin, leaving it with a beautiful glow.

Bottega Verde is so certain that women will become lifelong customers after trying out their beauty products that they are offering a free Italian beauty package. The Bottega Verde beauty package features three great products. Women who order the package can sample Cherry Blossom Body Wash, Musk Rose Face Day Cream and Foot Mint Deodorant Cream. This wonderful package is valued at over $24.00 and the only cost to the recipient is a small shipping fee of $4.99. If you have never heard of Bottega Verde then visit the website, you will be amazed at the quality of products that are available for such affordable prices.

Kraft Dinner Contest For Ages 13 and Up - Gotta Be Canadian

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kraft Dinner Gotta Be Canadian Contest!. All opinions are 100% mine.

"Kraft Dinner" is holding a great contest for Canadians right now. Prizes include a $16,000 trip, $1,500 spending money, a Sony bloggie camera, and a MacBook Pro. Kraft Dinner is searching for an official "Canadian Correspondent" who will travel by train across Canada and write about their trip online. This is a great opportunity for adventurous teens or young adults who are dreaming of exploring Canada, and if you are a proud and passionate Canadian you may just end up winning.

For your chance to win the prizes and become a Kraft Dinner correspondent you must submit a video or essay, explaining why you should be the "Official Kraft Dinner Canadian Correspondent." After entering your family, friends and classmates can cast their votes to help you get into the top 10 potential winners. Kraft Dinner will choose one of the top 10 for a special telephone interview.

The contest is running until June 3, 2010. You must be at least 13-years-old to enter the KD contest. Be sure to check out the "Official Rules" because there are details you need to be aware of before entering, like teens under the age of 15 can only enter an essay.

You can find out more about the Kraft Dinner Gotta Be Canadian Contest! including the "official rules" in the "Gotta Win" section of KraftDinner.com. Good luck to all of you who enter the contest!

Temptation Is Beautiful - Fun Quiz and Contest!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of KAO Brands. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard about the "Temptation is Beautiful" contest? By simply filling out the registration form on Temptationisbeautiful.com you could win a special "Weekend of Temptation" trip to Las Vegas, Nevada for yourself and three of your best friends. The grand winner will also receive $1,500 to spend in Vegas.

You will also have the chance to win one of the "beauty basket" prizes that are being given to winners on a daily basis. You can go back to the site and enter in your email address every day to increase your odds of winning a basket filled with great brand name beauty products.

For an extra chance to win the Las Vegas getaway you can do the "Temptation Quiz" on the Temptation Is Beautiful website and then share your quiz results with your friends and family.

It's and cute interactive quiz that is designed to let you know what kind of "inner temptress" qualities you possess. I did the quiz and found out that my temptress temperature is "just right." I was hoping for a little more steam but I have to admit the results are pretty accurate.

The "Temptation Is Beautiful" contest is only available to those living in the United States but the quiz is open to everyone.

Take your "Temptress Temperature Quiz" on the Temptation is Beautiful site to find out how hot your flirting skills are, if you like your results come back and share them  in the comments section below. If you live in the U.S. then make sure to enter the contest for your chance to win beauty products or an amazing trip to Vegas.

Antique Furniture Reproduction - Artistic Pieces - Toronto, Ontario

If you’re a fan of beautiful and artistic furniture designs then you should check out ELTE.

ELTE’s features a gorgeous selection of unique furniture and is located in Toronto, Ontario.

ELTE's specializes is high end antique reproductions, and is the perfect store for those who are willing to spend a bit of money on an amazing piece of furniture for their home, apartment, or office.

I'm personally a big fan of their "free form" pieces which are very creative yet functional.

ELTE's has provided furniture for clients such as "Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts" and "Ritz Carlton Hotels."

You can browse through many great pieces of furniture online at www.elte.com or visit their Toronto showroom. You’ll find details about ELTE’s on the website including a map of their store location, as well as more information on their 40% to 60% off clearance special.