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Ever get stuck in doing the same date nights? Or spend hours on Pinterest looking for unique date ideas? I think a lot of us can answer yes to one of those questions if we do regular date nights with our man. BUT NO MORE! Today, I am going to introduce you to “52 Uncommon Dates” by Randy Southern. I was so excited when I got a free copy to review for you all!
My friends over at Moody Publishing contacted me and asked if I would like to review “52 Uncommon Dates: A Couple’s Adventure Guide for Praying, Playing, and Staying Together” First of all, I loved the concept behind the title. Then, I found out the introduction was by Gary Chapman (Who wrote the 5 Love Languages which I am a big fan of and write about frequently) and has a section on how to apply each date to the Love Languages. Yes- sign me up!
So now I get to tell you about it and give one away to one of you lucky readers!
Each date has several sections to guide you.
Words to Grow On: There is a verse and quote from Gary Chapman that relate to the date.
Set the Scene: Gives a little over view on how this date can connect back to the bible.
Make it Happen: Directions and tips on how to pull the date off.
Finish Strong: Questions or conversation starters to wrap up the date.
Mind Your Language: An idea on how to implement a Love Language during the date.
Take it to God: Topics to pray together before the date starts.
Dig Deeper: Scriptures that relate to the date.
Dates are uncommon.
There are all kinds of dates! Some dates are entitled “The Cemetery Date” “Design-A-Shirt Date” “The Service Date” but the one that stood out to me the most was “The Lego Date.” We have Legos from Ryan’s childhood and he still loves to create things so this would be a perfect date for us!
There are some dates that include a bike ride, cooking, game night or even a tv date that seem less “uncommon” however with the guides that I mentioned above that are with each date it will be unlike any other date you have had before!
Overall, I think this book is an AMAZING idea! To think if you purchase “52 Uncommon Dates” for $8.99 you have a date lined out for every week of the year! And if you like dates that are already planned and ready to do you might also like these 20 at home dates that cultivate communication, intimacy and growth.
But first enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a FREE copy!
Until Next Time- Truly Love,
Cassie
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Ashley Bree Perez says
My husband and I have date night pretty much every night but it is always the same thing! It would be nice to switch it up and add some variety to our date nights. My email is perezashley60@hotmail.com I have entered and would love to win. Thank you.
Rebecca Jo says
We don’t have any kids in the house so we have date nights all the time 🙂
Summer Burton says
Once a month maybe..but that’s about to change.
TeresaH says
We don’t have date nights often enough! We are empty-nesters but could really use a kick-start for reconnection – this book would be a great start!
Kristin M says
We don’t get to have a date night very often as we are a little tight on funds. Would love some great ideas on budget friendly dates!
Dawn says
As often as possible
Katie says
I love Gary Chapman- and this book sounds like a great way to get back into the habit of nurturing my marriage (after three kids)!
jean says
Date night every night 🙂
Crystal Griffin says
My husband and I try and have a date night atleast once a week, sometimes we accomplish that and sometimes we get a good week with extra babysitters and get date night twice a week!
Stephanie M says
I am currently single, but generally I rarely date and now that I’m wrapping up with school and returning home, I would love to date once a week.
Erin says
My husband and I have lots of time to spend together in the evenings, like unofficial date nights, but we probably only take official dates once every few months. We could learn a lot from this book!
Aubrey says
Other than the usual sit at home and watch a movie, probably once a month?
Rebecca Sherfey says
My husband and I try to have at least one date night a month but it has not worked out that way. We are trying really hard to do it, but we do have time that we spend together just the two of us and talk and check in about how the day went or how things are going in our marriage or just life in general.
Kris says
My fiancé picks me up from work on weekdays so we either go for a run, eat dinner or have coffee after. The exception is Tuesdays when he meets up with a group of men from church for a victory group.
Kendra Smith says
My husband and I never have had a specific date night. We would just say hey let’s go on a date probably once every week or two. Since having a baby we haven’t had any but we’re hoping to change that soon.
Megan says
Just stumbled upon here but am so excited to be here! My husband and I struggle with date nights – he is a home body and I am a social person.
Andrea says
Unfortunately we wrk opposite shifts. So we only get dates in about once or twice a month.
Debra Southern says
July 9 is my birthday and it would be wonderful to have won this book. My husband and I haven’t been on a date night in over, I can’t remember the last time. We need help, esp. with the Love language.
Mary Stefany General says
Me and my husband enjoy date nights so much even if it means going out right after his afternoon shift (ends 11:00pm). Sometimes we find it hard where to go especially during those spontaneous moments so we might need this book to get ideas for the next date night. 🙂
Rebecca says
Occasionally.
Vicky says
We really struggle, mainly because of different expectations, and our different love languages, mine being quality time and his isn’t.
Laura Johnson says
Date nights for us, maybe every 6-8 weeks
amy says
I feel like everytime we do something (just the 2 of us, it is a date)
Even if we are watching television together.
Tracy says
We get to go out when the daycare has a parents night out. About once a month. The problem is, we usually have no idea what to do with a free night to ourselves!
Katheryne says
Unique and diverse date nights….who could ask for more?! Our ONE year anniversary is coming up, this book would make an awesome gift! 🙂
Quentin Koorts says
Date nights are the best and is very important, but new ideas are always needed, otherwise its not special.
Melany Unrau says
My husband is a full time minister. We have been married 16 years and have 4 kids. He has always made family a priority. Date nights out are hard to come by often times we just snuggle up to each other and visit once the kids are alseep. But as far as leaving the house and the kids with a babysitter for a date night we do that probably once every 2 mos or so.
Meeshia Halverson says
My husband and I have been married 20 years tomorrow (7/2). Unfortunately, date nights have not been high on our list the past years because of raising our daughters. You would think being married 20 years that I could say; been there, done that, I don’t care. But the opposite is true. I want us to be even closer than we were the day we said our vows.
Terrie says
We work different shifts (he midnights, me days) so whenever he has a night off I try to be home so we can spend the evening together. My hubby usually has Saturdays off so after he gets a few hours sleep we spend the rest of the day together. Always looking for new, fun ideas.
Pam Green says
We have date night maybe once a month but we spend almost everyday together because we both currently work from home!