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Brooke Brown

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

Guest Post By Brooke Brown

I never thought I’d have “get divorced” on the list of things I did in my 30th year.

But, here we are.

I feel like I’ve kind of been living a secret life for the past year. Some of my own family members didn’t even know what was going on with me until recently.

It’s not that I’m ashamed of it, or worried about what other people will think of me, it’s just kind of awkward. What are you supposed to do? Make a big announcement on Facebook? That just seems too self-important to me.

How should I move on from my messy, ugly past?

How should I move on from my messy, ugly past?

If case you haven’t already heard, our Daily Dose of Love Challenge has inspired hundreds of people to create and experience a dose of love in their lives every day. Even though the challenge is currently over, this incredible community is alive and spreading love all around to those inside the Facebook group.

If you yourself are needing some love, I highly encourage you to jump in and join us, as we have lots of love to share with you.

When the challenge came to an end, and our incredible prizes were awarded to some amazing people, the demand to continue was overwhelming! The community did not want to give up the marvelous sharing and connection that had been created. Truth is, we didn’t want to give it up either. 

When Love Sucks...Do This!

When Love Sucks...Do This!

I was finally going steady! Ring on the chain around the neck and ALL! I was the ripe old age of 13, and I had a boyfriend! His name was Sam!  

I thought he was the most handsome boy in school, and he asked ME to go steady!

Going steady meant Sam would walk me to my classes at school, and then meet me after school to walk me home…all while holding hands of course! We were really in love!  

A big surprise came after 3 weeks of blissful love. Sam’s BFF met me at our usual meeting spot after school to announce, “Sam doesn’t want to go steady with you anymore,” he said as he wiped his nose with his shirt sleeve.

5 Simple Holiday Date Ideas

Christmas is just around the corner; can you believe it?  

You’re not alone if the thought of planning a date around the holidays sends you into panic mode. We often place a lot of pressure on ourselves this time of year.  We feel the need to be creative, festive, jolly…when oftentimes, we’re feeling anything BUT.  

Luckily for you, we have a list of simple but memorable ideas you can use to plan a fantastic date around the holidays.  Your date won’t have a clue that you left the planning to the last minute!

These ideas are ideal for a second or third date, and are also perfect for those already in a relationship…you can even use our list to “date your spouse.” Oh, behave!

5 Simple Holiday Date Ideas

1. Wrap Presents: Chances are you already have this on your “to do” list anyway so why not do it together? If you’re both already done with your gift wrapping duties, you could combine this idea with number 2 and donate a gift to someone in need.   

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2. Make A Charitable Contribution: Deliver a meal to local seniors and people with disabilities via your local Meals on Wheels, donate a toy to your local Toys for Tots collection center, contribute to the Operation Care Packages “Send Santa To The Troops” Christmas campaign…these are just a few of the many, MANY opportunities available to you around the holidays.  Spending time together while doing something good for those in need is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”

- John Holmes

3. Make Ornaments: Show off your creative side! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be especially crafty for this one. You’ll just need to round up a few supplies (you might even already have some at home). We suggest buying either clear, fillable ornaments (filling ideas: small pinecones, fake snow, glitter, confetti, small figures…) or solid colored ornaments that you can draw on with paint pens or decorate by gluing on small trimmings like ribbon, buttons, pom poms, etc. Make sure to write the year somewhere on the ornament! As the years go by, you’ll be happy to have the date to go along with a fun memory.

Holiday Light Tour: Grab a hot chocolate to-go and take a walk around a neighborhood known for having beautiful light displays. If you don’t have anything within walking distance (or it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors), you can still enjoy the lights from the comfort of your car and with the bonus of being able to turn on some holiday tunes!

5. Christmas Movie: Check your local listings to see if any theaters in your area are showing Christmas classics. No luck? Then host a movie night at your place and rent one or two of your holiday favorites! If you need some inspiration, you can find a great list of the best Christmas movies here. 

Our personal favorites are The Santa Clause and Christmas Vacation.

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We would love to hear your ideas for planning a simple and stress-free date around the holidays. Please post them in the comments below!

Happy Holiday Dating!