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PUT DATE NIGHT ON YOUR CALENDAR⁠ Dating your spo

PUT DATE NIGHT ON YOUR CALENDAR⁠
Dating your spouse sometime has to be intentional. Plan it. Get it on the calendar. Make it a habit. Get alone time in and dig down deep. Do it for each other and your marriage. Finding ways to date your spouse can be fun all on its own. Do whatever you need to get some time with your spouse. Trade babysitting with friends or have a date night at home after the kids go to bed. Set aside a few dollars and pick something free or cheap. It is so important and so very worth it. Take pictures and lots of them and don’t be sorry you did. Encourage your friends to do the same. Form a group that encourages each other and keeps you accountable.⁠
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Between the three of us, we have, 16, 15, 15, 14,

Between the three of us, we have, 16, 15, 15, 14, 11, 11, 7, & 6. ⁠
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If you’ve never camped before, this could be one

If you’ve never camped before, this could be one of the more daunting staycation ideas. However, it could also be the best one to bring you closer to the whole family.⁠
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Find a local county or state park and spend a night or two in the great outdoors. Even if you don’t have camping equipment or an RV, you can rent one through peer to peer sites such as Outdoorsy.⁠
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There might even be local camping events in your hometown. Recently, my hometown did a National Camp Out where about 50 families camped along the waterfront.⁠
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Are you adventurous? Take a kayak ride! Local pl

Are you adventurous? Take a kayak ride! Local places rent them or maybe, if you’re really adventurous and plan to do this more often, find yourself one on Craig’s List or a local Facebook group. There are some amazing nighttime bioluminescence tours which, when combined with dinner, make quite a romantic date night.⁠
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Do you live near nature trails or biking trails? Find some local adventure. Go on a hike, a bike ride, or walk to a lake or river. Pack a picnic basket and make a day of it. Fresh air and exercise can do amazing things to our brains and body not to mention our relationships. The best part about this date is it is free!⁠
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This one is for all you athletic couples. Find local climbing gyms and spend the day. Being active together is a great way to have fun and stay connected and work together. This one can tend to be a little more expensive but some gyms offer memberships if its something you may return to do more often. Also, check Groupon for deals that you might be able to cash in on!⁠
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Mine... I'll survive if only one more thing I woul

Mine... I'll survive if only one more thing I would do to make sure that you can come over here and get it done.⁠
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Apparently I need your help! 😂⁠
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Need an idea for a Staycation?⁠
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SEE A SHOW!⁠
Many of the larger cities bring the Broadway Across America Tour series to their signature theater. This is an incredible and fun way to see Broadway-caliber shows, without going to New York. Make a night or weekend out of it and get dressed up, go out for a nice dinner, and see a show. There are over 30 cities in the US and more in Canda that offer these shows.⁠
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Even if you don’t go for the big names, check out your local youth theater. We often partner with Orlando Rep to see their extraordinary lineup of shows and they never disappoint. ⁠
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MAKE IT A NIGHT IN⁠ Staying in can be more fun t

MAKE IT A NIGHT IN⁠
Staying in can be more fun than going out! YouTube has a multitude of date night painting at home videos. Do a simple search and modify for what you are looking for. Grab some sushi, a selection of cheeses from your local grocery store, or whatever easy finger foods you like, and top it off with a bottle of your favorite wine. You can find all the supplies easily at a local craft store or in an all-in-one kit. This is a date that will be full of laughs and fun in your own home with minimal expense.⁠
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I would say, not to listen to anyone else but your

I would say, not to listen to anyone else but your heart.⁠
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Here at Moms in the Trenches, we do a lot of “lo

Here at Moms in the Trenches, we do a lot of “love where you live” activities and posts. With active families, it’s not always possible to get away for a long vacation. Plus, sometimes you need staycation ideas to vacation on a budget.⁠
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Sometimes the best vacations are the ones that happen at home or on a staycation. We often overlook all there is to do in our own backyards, taking for granted the affordable ways to experience something new. That is what travel is after all, right? Having new experiences. I’ve come up with a few ideas on how to be a tourist in your hometown.⁠
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https://momsinthetrenches.com/staycation-ideas-for-the-whole-family/

How do you date your spouse?⁠ ⁠ Let’s go sim

How do you date your spouse?⁠
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Let’s go simple! If you are short on time or money, jump in the pool or hot tub, read a book aloud together, put on some music and dance in the kitchen while cooking, play a game, learn a craft, give each other massage nights, go geocaching, make a scavenger hunt through your town.⁠
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Do you carve out one on one time with the kiddos?⁠
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Some of us always wear headphones when we cook! ⁠
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Get outdoors more this year with the gift of trave

Get outdoors more this year with the gift of travel to the National Parks. If you have a 4th grader, the National Park system has an Every Kid in a Park pass.⁠
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Even if you don’t have a 4th grader, passes are reasonably priced and cover a lot! From the website, “A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees, and day-use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.”⁠
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The cost? $80. For your whole family. There is bound to be something nearby you can visit.⁠
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Let's have some fun!

Let's have some fun!

How often do your kids cook? We have a couple in t

How often do your kids cook? We have a couple in the trenches that love to get their hands dirty and make some treats. Here, Gloria shows how you can make easy Energy Bites.⁠
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This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and about an hour to chill. (See below for some other option.)⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. I prefer dark chocolate and it does have less sugar.⁠
1/2 cup ground flaxseed. This is the power source and it contains healthy fats and lots of fiber.⁠
1/2 cup natural peanut butter. For added crunch, you can use crunchy peanut butter.⁠
1/3 cup local raw honey. You can add less if you want it less sweet. Raw honey is easily broken down by the body which makes it an ideal sweetener.⁠
1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix up thoroughly. This is where the kids come in handy! Form into 1-inch balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for approximately one hour.⁠
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New on the blog this week - 15 Ways to Date Your S

New on the blog this week - 15 Ways to Date Your Spouse!⁠
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There are days. You know them. You’re in a fog. You barely even know what the person you sleep next to every night looks like. Maybe you haven’t actually seen them in a week? This…is unacceptable. Having a solid marriage requires a connection that serves as the foundation of our family. Let’s get inspired! I have compiled a list of amazing ideas from cheap to fancy, simple to detailed ways to date your spouse.⁠
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visit the link in our bio for the full list!⁠
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And do you put date night on the calendar?⁠ ⁠

And do you put date night on the calendar?⁠
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With busy kids, it can be easy to choose convenien

With busy kids, it can be easy to choose convenience over health. And believe me; I get it. Constant meals and constant snacks get exhausting. How often do I need to feed these ravenous little humans? I have performed my best with this incredulous task when I am planned and prepared in advance. Now, I know us moms in the trenches are not always the best at the planning and the prepping, but we at least make an effort. I can get the most out of the day when my kids can be independent. What better recipe to have sitting in a bowl in the fridge than energy bites for kids on the go!⁠
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This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and about an hour to chill. (See below for some other option.)⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. I prefer dark chocolate and it does have less sugar.⁠
1/2 cup ground flaxseed. This is the power source and it contains healthy fats and lots of fiber.⁠
1/2 cup natural peanut butter. For added crunch, you can use crunchy peanut butter.⁠
1/3 cup local raw honey. You can add less if you want it less sweet. Raw honey is easily broken down by the body which makes it an ideal sweetener.⁠
1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix up thoroughly. This is where the kids come in handy! Form into 1-inch balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for approximately one hour.⁠
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#food #kidsinthekitchen #kidsinthekitchenrock #foodie #foodcoma #instayum #foodlovers #igfoodie #foodoftheday #foodspotting #foodforfoodie⁠
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Do you have a resolution to travel more this year?

Do you have a resolution to travel more this year? Your children will long remember the things you do together, rather than the things they get. Make 2020 a banner year and plan for these best travel experiences that you can give to your family. There’s still time to plan!⁠
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What kinds of things does your family like to do when traveling? Of course, you can give the big vacation items, but what other experiences can you do that might not be a full vacation. Even if you take a day trip somewhere, or a weekend close to home, these are some of the best travel experiences you can give.⁠
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Do you need a "Calgon take me away moment?"⁠ ⁠

Do you need a "Calgon take me away moment?"⁠
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