Love Archives - The Love Nerds https://thelovenerds.com/category/lifestyle/love-and-marriage/ Crafts, Decor, Cooking, and Event Planning Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:17:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Easy Date Night with DIY Couple’s Jeopardy https://thelovenerds.com/diy-couples-jeopardy/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:17:11 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=19650 Diy Couple's Jeopardy

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine.” Head to Walmart’s Hot Deli while you are in store next picking up essentials and make dinner prep or 4th of July planning simple! Then, print off our new DIY Couple’s Jeopardy and make...

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]]> 19650 12 Days of Christmas – Fun Couple or Family Advent! https://thelovenerds.com/12-days-of-christmas-countdown-garland/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:21:56 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=13674 Celebrate the holiday season with this 12 Days of Christmas Countdown! Easily craft your countdown garland toward Christmas Family Activities or celebrate the season with easy Christmas date night ideas. Or go crazy and do both!

Celebrate the holiday season with this 12 Days of Christmas Countdown! Easily craft your countdown toward Christmas Family Activities or celebrate the season as a couple with 12 easy date night ideas. Or go crazy and do both! It’s the perfect way to focus on time with family during this crazy holiday season!  CELEBRATE THE...

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]]> 13674 Couples Scattergories https://thelovenerds.com/couples-scattergories/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:00:17 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=7884 Couples Scattergories - A fun and free Date Night Game Idea! It's perfect as at home date idea or Valentine's Day game! | The Love Nerds

Fun couples games are our favorite stay at home date night ideas, especially this Couple’s Scattergories! Special relationship themed Scattergories lists will have you laughing and reconnecting with your partner!  Printable Scattergories for Couples is a fun and free date night game idea for you all! The first couples game I made for our at...

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]]> 7884 Stay At Home Date Ideas https://thelovenerds.com/dating-my-husband-at-home/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 14:00:38 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=2151 One of our top marriage goals is spending quality time together on date nights, but we don't have the budget or babysitters to go out. At Home Date Nights are a reality for us which doesn't sound exciting, but they are consistently some of our favorite nights together!!

One of our top marriage goals is spending quality time together on date nights, but we don’t have the budget or babysitters to always go out. At Home Date Nights are a reality for us which doesn’t sound exciting, but they are consistently some of our favorite nights together!! So I’m sharing a ton of...

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]]> 2151 The Not So Newlywed Game with FREE Questions https://thelovenerds.com/not-so-newlywed-game/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:00:52 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5127 One of my most popular posts all year long - The Not So Newlywed Game. Sit down with your partner or group of friends and a copy of these Not So Newlywed Game Questions for a fun night and the chance to see how well do you really know one another.

One of my most popular posts all year long – The Not So Newlywed Game. Sit down with your partner or group of friends and a copy of these Not So Newlywed Game Questions for a fun night and the chance to see how well do you really know one another. A Fun Couple’s Question...

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]]> 5127 A Couple’s Year in Review https://thelovenerds.com/a-couples-year-in-review/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:00:37 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=2261 Take time to reflect on the past year as a couple and briefly journal about your favorite memories, trips, marriage goals and more! It's an easy way to write about your relationship and life and have something tangible to look back on year after year. 

Take time to reflect on the past year as a couple and briefly journal about your favorite memories, trips, marriage goals and more! It’s an easy way to write about your relationship and life and have something tangible to look back on year after year.  Enjoy a nice date night at home together looking back at...

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]]> 2261 The Best 2 Player Games for Couples https://thelovenerds.com/best-2-player-games/ Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:00:13 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=12118 The Best 2 Player Games for Couples - Make your next at home date a game night date with one of the best couples board games or card games on this list! Competitive and cooperative 2 player games included. | The Love Nerds #coupleboardgames #2playersboardgames #deckbuildinggames

Finding great games for two players can be a challenge but not anymore! I’m sharing our favorite 2 player board games, 2 player cooperative games and 2 player card games!  Make your next at home date more fun with a game night date with one of our favorite couple games!  These Great Games for Couples...

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]]> 12118 Fiesta Date Night with Cranberry Margaritas https://thelovenerds.com/cranberry-margarita-recipe/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:00:21 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=11762 Cranberry Margarita Recipe is perfect for the holidays as a delicious cranberry recipe

My husband and I work hard to come up with fun at home date night ideas, especially since becoming parents. We miss going out whenever we feel like it, but stay at home date nights don’t need to be involve only sitting down in front of the tv. This month we had a Fiesta Date...

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]]> 11762 Refreshing the Master Bedroom on a Budget https://thelovenerds.com/refreshing-the-master-bedroom-on-a-budget/ Tue, 30 May 2017 12:00:59 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=10537 Refreshing the Master Bedroom on a Budget - Part of my anniversary gift was a bedroom spruce with the help of Sam's Club, plus a good spring cleaning! | The Love Nerds AD

Bryan and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage this week. Thursday to be exact! I know it’s not a BIG milestone but it definitely feels like one for us when we look back at everything those 5 years have included: 4 homes (we moved a lot!), 1 major career change, 2 new businesses built, 1...

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]]> 10537 DIY Anniversary Journal https://thelovenerds.com/diy-anniversary-journal/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:54:49 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=9094

When our first anniversary rolled around, Bryan and I decided that we really wanted to take the opportunity to jot down a few thoughts and memories. We value stories and memories, but time passes by so quickly and important moments one year can be easily forgotten five years later. The project started as a notebook,...

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]]> 9094 A Year of Change https://thelovenerds.com/a-year-of-change/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:34:00 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=8222 Love Nerd Baby Announcement | The Love Nerds

Experiencing the very best and worst of life… On Friday, I shared the hardest post that I ever had to write about my mom passing. Today, I am sharing one of the happiest … Bryan and I will be experiencing a big year of change! He has accepted a new position at a new school...

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]]> 8222 13 Going on 30 with a Razzle Red Raspberry Mojito https://thelovenerds.com/razzle-red-raspberry-mojito-recipe/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:00:44 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=8007 Razzle Red Raspberry Mojito {With or Without Alcohol} - Perfect flavor combination of raspberry, lime and mint in a gorgeous red color. | The Love Nerds

We are celebrating Valentine’s Day and turning 30 with a 13 Going on 30 inspired Razzle Red Raspberry Mojito. When I decided to have a little fun with my friends and romantic comedies this Valentine’s Day season, I knew the perfect movie for me to pay homage to – 13 Going on 30. You see,...

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]]> 8007 Garlic Herbed Skillet Potatoes + Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu https://thelovenerds.com/garlic-herbed-skillet-potatoes-recipe/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:00:51 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=7989 Garlic Herbed Skillet Potatoes - A savory, easy prep side dish recipe! | The Love Nerds

Simple and Savory Garlic Herbed Skillet Potatoes. Plus, a Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu you will love! Bryan and I stay away from the restaurant craze that is Valentine’s Day, especially here in the city where they try to cram in extra couples and call it bistro style. If I wanted to have dinner inches away from...

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]]> 7989 Cherry Crisp for Two https://thelovenerds.com/cherry-crisp-for-two/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:36:04 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=7754 CHERRY CRISP FOR TWO - Make a delicious dessert for two that is perfect for an at home date night and Valentine's Day. | The Love Nerds

At home date nights deserve a delicious Cherry Crisp for Two dessert recipe! While I love ending date night at home with a dessert, I hate having leftovers in the house forever. When you work from home, having yummy treats laying around is a bit too trying on the will power. So I’ve decided to...

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]]> 7754 Best Video Games for Couples https://thelovenerds.com/best-video-games-for-couples/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:42:18 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=6229 The Best Video Games for Couples - We love game nights in our house but we have different skill levels. Here are suggestions for great games to play as a couple on game night! |The Love Nerds

Maggie and I love video games. We both grew up playing, watching, and obsessing over video games.  While we enjoy different genres – Maggie is all about adventure, puzzles, and mystery while I’m a more of a shooter, action, platformer –  we always love finding a cooperative game to play together. This week is the Electronic...

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]]> 6229 11 Wedding Registry Tips https://thelovenerds.com/wedding-registry-tips/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:30:20 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5725 11 Wedding Registry Tips so creating your wedding registry can be more fun than stressful! {The Love Nerds} #ad #BBBSweeps

Wedding Registry Tips to Help Choose Items that Won’t Just Sit in the Bottom of your Cabinet! Creating a wedding registry is this strange combination of awesome fun and overwhelming stress. On one hand, you get to pick out all these amazing gifts that people want to buy you, things that will usher you into this...

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]]> 5725 Spread a Little S’more Love https://thelovenerds.com/smores-gift-idea/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:48:10 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5171 S'mores Gift Idea! Whether for Valentine's Day or even a random act of kindness, spread a little s'more love by gifting these cute jars! FREE tags included in post! {The Love Nerds}

I love s’mores! Marshmallows? Not so much. But something magical happens when you roast a marshmallow and put it with graham crackers and chocolate. It’s pure heaven. So after creating an indoor s’mores treat for my husband, I decided why not give a little bit of heaven to others, too! In my very biased opinion, almost everyone...

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]]> 5171 Winter Cuddle Kit – Love at Home Date Night Series https://thelovenerds.com/winter-cuddle-kit-date-night/ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:00:10 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5044 Baby, It's Cold Outside: Winter Cuddle Kit - Create a fun date night kit for home with indoor s'mores, a Not-So Newlywed Game to get to know your spouse more (free printable included), and more! {Love at Home Series - The Love Nerds} #YoursandMine #Ad

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YoursandMine #CollectiveBias If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it’s that a relationship takes work and time. We hear this all the time, and yet somehow we don’t always follow through. We want to follow through. Last year I shared...

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]]> 5044 14 Notes of Love https://thelovenerds.com/14-notes-love/ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:39:43 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5110 14 Notes of Love - Count down to Valentine's Day or a special event with a daily note of appreciation or date night ideas! {The Love Nerds}

I am really excited about this, everyone! I’m even more excited for it to start on Sunday so my husband can start opening his notes. (Bryan… if you are reading this, STOP! You promised.) My blog would make it seem that Valentine’s Day is a big deal in our house, but it’s not really. It’s...

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]]> 5110 Changing the Plan to Create The Good Life https://thelovenerds.com/changing-the-plan-to-create-the-good-life/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:46:29 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=4927 Changing the Plan to Create The Good Life - Sometimes it takes stepping off the pre-planned path to create a healthier, happier life! {The Love Nerds}

I was provided a free copy of Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life to review. All opinions and ideas are my own, however. Links to the book are affiliate links.  While sitting down and reading Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life by Ruth Soukup, one quote really stuck out...

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]]> 4927 7 Things We’ve Learned about Having a Strong Relationship in 7 years https://thelovenerds.com/7-things-learned-about-having-a-strong-relationship/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:00:59 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=4479 7 Things We've Learned about Having a Good Relationship in 7 years {The Love Nerds}

This weekend, my husband and I celebrated 7 years together {yes, we still celebrate our dating anniversary}, and it got me thinking about how how far we have come as a couple. Bryan and I did not have the smoothest start. We were transitioning from friends to a couple, which meant there were a lot...

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]]> 4479 Our Fall Bucket List https://thelovenerds.com/fall-bucket-list/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:00:01 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=4195 Fall Bucket List - Corn Maze

Can someone please help me answer this question? How is it October today?! I just do not understand where September went. It is the most cliche thing to say and, yet, I think it might be the most truthful thing – TIME FLIES! In September, Cap welcomed all new residents in the 3 residence halls he oversees,...

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]]> 4195 Great 2-Player Games for Couples https://thelovenerds.com/great-2-player-games-for-couples/ Wed, 14 May 2014 13:00:29 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=3159 6 Great 2-Player Games for Couples - Perfect for a Date Night at Home! {The Love Nerds} #datingmyhusband #gamenight #boardgames

This post includes affiliate links (images and text links) to Amazon for the board games. They are provided so you can easily locate these games if interested in giving them a chance!  My husband and I love playing board games with friends and together just the 2 of us. We even try to make game...

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]]> 3159 Wine, Cheese, and Delicious Brie Bites {Dating my Husband at Home Series} https://thelovenerds.com/wine-cheese-and-brie-bites/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:21:54 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=2900 Wine and Cheese Date Night with Homemade Brie Bites - Raspberry Brie Bites and Pear, Honey Pecan Brie Bites {The Love Nerds} #datenight #appetizer #puffpastry

Back in January, I shared a list of at home date nights; the 14 Days of Love. It is so easy to go out to one of the many fabulous restaurants in Chicago, but, since leaving teaching, we are on a stricter budget. Therefore, we need to get a bit more creative. One of the...

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]]> 2900 Wedding Invitation Christmas Ornament https://thelovenerds.com/wedding-christmas-ornament/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:26:58 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=1844 Celebrate the Big Day with this Wedding Invitation Christmas Ornament! It's perfect for a First Christmas Together gift to a friend or to yourself! | The Love Nerds

Celebrate the Big Day with this Wedding Invitation Christmas Ornament! This past week, my husband was gone on a service trip with students in Colorado and he wasn’t allowed to use his cell phone. Zero communication!! I’ll be honest with all of you: in this day of cell phones and constant communication, it was very...

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]]> 1844 Kelly Vanderploeg – Our Fabulous Wedding Photographer https://thelovenerds.com/kelly-vanderploeg-wedding-photographer/ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:00:57 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=1328 thelovenerds wedding @ thelovenerds

I’ve been thinking about weddings a lot as I work to launch The Love Nerds Event Boutique, especially my own wedding. I know I have shared many pictures of our wedding with all of you and you may even be sick of them, but I wanted to take a moment to thank two woman who...

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]]> 1328 Celebrating the First of Many – Our First Wedding Anniversary https://thelovenerds.com/firstanniversary/ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:30:22 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=614 lovenerdwedding @ thelovenerds

I am so lucky to have such an incredible husband! This year has had so many wonderful moments but it has also been one of the hardest years with work problems, moving five times, my health issues, and adjusting to new schedules and new locations. Bryan always stood by me though – even when that...

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]]> 614 DIY Wedding Vow Art https://thelovenerds.com/wedding-vow-art/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:08:19 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=601 Wedding Vow Word Art on Wood Board

When we got married, it was really important to the both of us to say our own vows. We were so lucky that Bryan’s cousin was officiating because we have known people in the past struggle to deviate at all from traditional church ceremonies. Bryan’s cousin though was willing to have us to both the...

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]]> 601 10 Most Used Kitchen Items from our Wedding Registry https://thelovenerds.com/top-10-kitchen-registry/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:40:24 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=584 Creating a registry is not easy, so I'm sharing the 10 Most used Items from our Wedding Registry! {The Love Nerds}

Registering for our wedding was one of the few things I found immensely stressful. Everyone says how fun it should be, but I just felt so overwhelmed. First, deciding what we need, don’t need, have space for, etc. Second, choosing the “best” option from all the possibilities out there; how am I supposed to know...

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]]> 584 A Stylish and Nerdy Wedding https://thelovenerds.com/a-comic-book-and-lightsaber-wedding/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:47:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/a-comic-book-and-lightsaber-wedding.html Comic Book Wedding - Unique details incorporates nerdy personality while still being stylish! {The Love Nerds} #lovenerdevents #weddingdecor #nerdywedding

It is easy for a wedding to represent the bride’s style. Years of dreaming plus having the majority of control when it comes to the planning makes it easy for the bride to run the whole show. I wanted to make sure this didn’t happen. The book theme was already in place after the save...

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