Sophie and Trey

Secrets To Looking Like a Super Model

2012-02-23T14:32:00.005-05:00

I don't know about everyone else but I am looking forward to 84th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday. So how do those actresses look so perfect on the red carpet. We all know many fast, get spray tanned and wear Spanx but you can also follow these 5 rules to look 10 lbs lighter in any photo.

Rule #1: Turn partially sideways to the camera, planting one foot in front of the other. Point your toe to the camera and place your weight on your back foot.

Rule #2: Pull head forward slightly to minimize any appearance of a double chin.

Rule #3: Hold arms slightly away from your body. This keeps upper arm flab from flattening out.

Rule #4: Pull shoulders back, chest forward and gently suck stomach in.

Rule #5: Last but not least on my list, is right before the picture, take a deep breath and let it out. Finish with a smile where your teeth part just a little. This will give the photo a nice and relaxed feel!

Can wait to watch the professionals on the red carpet.

Stripes & Solids

2012-02-22T10:32:00.000-05:00

Morning dolls! Mid week and feeling good! This has to be one of my favorite looks right now! I'm loving the bold, colorful denim jeans and shorts paired with stripes!! We just got in some amazing solids at the stores! Red, white, blue, coral...lots of amazing choices! Pair any solid bottom with a striped top and you will be rocking one of the hottest looks for spring! So simple but such a striking effect! This is definitely a trend to stay. Combining colors with class! Seen on celebrities such as ...

Lauren Conrad

Be like LC or Emma - Purple, Teal, Coral ... OH MY!!!!! And all for only $24.99 at Sophie and Trey!

Emma Roberts

Michelle Williams

Get Michelle Williams bold in blue look with these electric blue capris! Only $29.99 at www.sophieandtrey.com

Here's are some other inspirations and realizations of how you can achieve this look with ease and be simply chic by putting a few key pieces together!

LOOK #1

INSPIRATION

Mix and match patterns like adding in leopard print flats, a black banded fedora or a studded chain bag!

Love this beaded striped top! Online at www.sophieandtrey.com for only $29.99!

One of these new bold shorts are amazing! Only $22.99! Other shorts in a variety of colors such as coral available at 4th & Ocean.

Perfect piece to pair with red shorts/pants!!! Only $32.99 at 4th & Ocean! Or go bold with blue or green shorts or jeans! You could also make this into a game day look by coordinating your favorite teams colors!

LOOK #2

INSPIRATION

Add a black blazer for a more sophisticated look at work or in cooler weather! Switch things up with a big statement necklace and solid black bag! Nude flats or heels keep your legs going and the focus on the stripes and pant color for an attention getting appeal!

REALIZATION - THIS TOP + SHORTS OR COLORED DENIM

Above: Top is only $24.99 at Sophie & Trey!
These amazing coral jeans are perfect for the look above! Add a striped top and blazer to finish!

LOOK #3

INSPIRATION

Have fun and be creative! Use a striped blazer as the striped piece! Only $38.99 at www.sophieandtrey.com

We have dark red and bright coral but Go Green instead! Loving this color green! Only $64.99 at 4th & Ocean!

SWITCH IT UP!!!!!
Take the color from the bottom to the top! Pair a colorful striped top with a neutral pant, dark denim or black! Make a combination that fits you and your style!!! Don't be afraid to try something new! You might like it ;)

INSPIRATION

Do a coral and black striped sweater ($29.99 www.sophieandtrey.com) and pair it with black skinnies like the Black Orchid ones (pictured below) available at Sophie and Trey for only $79.99 (normally sold for $128, but we always to manage to hook you up!)

Black Orchid black skinnies

REALIZATION - Try this striped top with a dark denim or wine colored jean! Top available for only $19.99 at www.sophieandtrey.com!

Dark red jeans available for only $49.99 at Sophie and Trey!!!

Green and Navy striped tank for only $19.99 at www.sophieandtrey.com

This definitely is a way to live and look super chic! Mix and match. Easy and always in style you can go from day to night, work to play in this effortlessly put together look!

Decked out in all S&T I tried this look and loved it! The teal denim with a black and white striped shirt plus the black ballet flats. It was a bit chilly on Monday so I added my black jacket plus my always trusty studded grey bag (both from S&T but not pictured) to complete the look!

Now you try it!!! Send me your looks @ danirae.kemp@gmail.com! Embrace the colors you choose to put together mixing solids and stripes! See all you lovely ladies tomorrow night at 7:30 for the Model Casting!

XOXO

Love, Dani

Tender Love & Hair Care

2012-02-21T17:09:00.001-05:00

Hey doll faces! Hope your Tuesday is fabulous! It's almost closing time ;) Gotta love when it's about the middle of the week and you can already start to taste the weekend! At least I am! A quick reminder about the Model Casting...it's THIS THURSDAY at 7:30pm at Sophie and Trey! Come out! It'll be a fun night and the Spring Showcase will be a night to remember so you definitely want to be involved!

See you all then! Also THIS SUNDAY is the Food Trucks!!! Love this! Come join me from 1pm-4pm and try the tastes of the trucks! ;)

Don't miss either of these fun and fabulous events!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it's been such a full day of fun! I finished working in the store around 1pm and then headed over to Kristin's house to color Ryan and Kristin's hubby's hair. Just a few highlights for the man and highlights/lowlights for Ryan. Yes, I do hair. I am a licensed cosmetologist in Florida ;)

We were chatting and the ladies wanted to know of a good deep conditioning treatment. Salon keratin treatments are amazing but pricey. We all need to condition our hair and keep it healthy! Sometimes we neglect it and tend to just color, highlight, color, highlight and never take the time to really put some love into our hair. Damaged hair should be deep conditioned thoroughly at least once a week. Drinking lots of water helps you and your hair stay hydrated!!!

Here's a few natural fixes for your hair care problems!

Hair Care Solutions

Coffee Grounds in Conditioner
This one is really simple. Instead of throwing old coffee grounds away, toss them into your conditioner to make your hair extra shiny. That’s all it takes!

Replace Conditioner with Vinegar
To get rid of the usual problems with hair: build up, dullness and just lackluster, replace your conditioner with vinegar 1-4 times a month, depending on your hair type. Just use it as you need it. And, don’t worry about buying the best stuff for the best results, common white vinegar will do the trick as well as any other vinegar.

Olive Oil as Hair Moisturizer
It’s easy to see how oil can moisturize your hair. It’s simple to use as well. Simply cover your hair in olive oil and leave it in for 30-45 minutes. You can also wrap it in plastic wrap to keep it from dripping. Some also believe it enhances the effect.

Treat Choline-Damaged Hair
Mix together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 cup of a peeled cucumber. Cover you hair with the mixture and leave it on for 10-20 minutes. You’ll see your hair return to normal almost immediately.

Lemons or Oranges for Fine Hair Hairspray
Use Lemons for dry hair and oranges for a stronger hold. Chop up the entire piece of fruit in a bowl as to not lose any juice. Boil the fruit with 2 cups of water until soupy or to when the liquid has been significantly reduced. Strain through a cloth and pour into a spray bottle for use. The citrus will hold the hair and not damage it due to the fact that there is no alcohol.

Degrease Oily Hair With Lemons and Aloe
Mix together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon aloe vera. Mix the mixture in with a normal serving of shampoo. It will get rid of your oiliness in your hair with one shower.

Smooth Fizzy Hair With Honey
Add a tablespoon of honey to a liter of water. After shampooing, rinse your hair with this concoction to tame your frizz.

Replace Conditioner with Baking Soda
Want to be more like a guy and only use one thing to clean your hair? Then just add baking soda to your shampoo. It will remove build up and make hair shinier. And to make it even better, you can use it everyday.

So next time your in a bind with your hair, look here to see what you can use at home to help you! Coloring and bleaching definitely leads to dry, damaged hair! Most of us color our hair but even if you don't you always want to condition and keep your hair at it's best! These masks are a great solution plus so easy and cheap!

Homemade Hair Masks

1. Avocado Deep Conditioner Hair Mask- Using 1 small jar of mayonnaise and 1/2 avocado. Mix all ingredients, smooth into head being careful to work it to the ends, Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in and leave on for 20 minutes.

2. Mayonnaise Your Hair - Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair, work in really well, cover your head with a plastic wrap, and let it set for about 15 minutes.

3. Olive Oil Hair Mask - Combine 2 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon olive oil together. Apply thoroughly and then cover with plastic wrap and set for 15 minutes.

Try one of these and let me know what you think! I'm a fan of the olive oil but I'm definitely going to try the Avocado and Mayo ones! Definitely going to be turning my Sundays into "Me Days" and all out DIY Spa Sundays ;) I like this idea lol

Happy Tuesday! Have a great rest of your day and I'll chat with you all tomorrow!!!

XOXO

Love, Dani

A Weekend at Pebble Beach!

2012-02-20T08:53:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend and an amazing week last week! Sorry, I didn't keep you guys updated last week! I was having technical difficulties updating from my phone... while I was in PEBBLE BEACH! ;) Kenny and I went to visit my sister-in-law and her man last weekend while he played in the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament! It was such a fun weekend and the views were unbelievable! Baby Kenny stayed with his LaLa and Grandpa(my parents), and Kenny and I had our first weekend baby free! We had a great time...but by the time the weekend was over we couldn't wait to get back and see our little man! Here are some pics from our time in Pebble Beach and the outfits from Sophie&Trey/4th&Ocean!

Gorgeous view from where we stayed!

Outfit for Day 1 on the Golf Course! Tee times can be early, the sun wasn't event totally up yet in this pic! It was pretty cold, for this Floridian;), so knee-high socks and sweaters were a must!

Day 1 on the Golf Course! It was gorgeous!

View of the Pebble Beach Bay! It was cloudy and a little rainy, but it was still really beautiful!

Kristen and I at dinner the first night.

Day 2 on the Golf Course.

We were freezing here;)

End of Day 2! A group photo at the end of the 18th hole! Kenny is in front of a really cool hole on the bottom right that was surrounded by water, amazing!

What I wore for dinner on the second night! We went to a really quaint Mexican restaurant in the town, it was delicious! We celebrated Kristen's birthday before she headed to Napa Valley to celebrate with her man!

I hope everyone has a fabulous week! Don't forget the Model Casting THIS THURSDAY! We hope to see all of you there!

The model casting is for our Spring Showcase!

Saturday Night Fever

2012-02-19T14:47:00.001-05:00

Hope you've had a great weekend and are closing it out with a relaxing and fun Sunday! Last night we went out to Hue in Thorton Park and then to 180 for drinks. We were celebrating my friend, Ashley's birthday! It was a great night with great friends! I wore the black and neon knit, one shoulder dress! It's only $39.99 and also available in orange! I love this dress! It is so comfortable and sexy! I love all the bright bold colors! It's subtle but definitely makes a statement! To finish off the look I added the lime green suede heels, which are probably my favorite shoes ever! They completed the look and just made it fabulous! It made all the colors pop out! I got so many compliments! Here's some pics from the night!

Knit neon bandage dress! Paired with the lime green heels!

Me, Kathrynne, the bday girl Ashley and Rachel

My lovely lady friends

So get in the store today! You can grab this look and other fabulous items! Plus score a gift card if you spend $100 or find a pair of amazing shoes/heels at 50% off!!!!

Today is the last day for this SALE so hurry in before 5pm today!

PINTEREST PICK!!!!!

I saw this dress that someone had pinned on Pinterest and freaked! Sophie & Trey has this exact dress almost! I immediately told my friend about it and she was thrilled! I notice a lot of my friends or followers on Pinterest are always pinning looks that we have or that we can replicate so easily! Pinterest is great for sparking new thoughts and ideas of combining different colors or accessories to make different looks we love! Always feel free to print them out or have them on your phone when you come in the store so we can help you find what you're looking for!

Here's the dress we have a Sophie & Trey! Also available in forest green! It's only $39.99! Great dress and what a unique back! O my! It's gorgeous and how perfect of a match for the one my friend had liked! (and cheaper!)

So get into the store this week and let's find a perfect Pinterest pick for you! Follow us on Pinterest as well - http://pinterest.com/sophieandtrey/

Plus DON'T FORGET - Model Casting THIS THURSDAY!!!!!!! Can't wait to see all the lovely ladies that come out for this! Looking forward to meeting everyone and working with them for the BIG SPRING SHOWCASE - MARCH 8TH!!!!!!!!! Get excited!!!!!

THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? PROVE IT.

Much love to you all! Come in and see me this week! Also food trucks next Sunday ;) Just a reminder! Week full of fun! Good way to end out February! ;)

XOXO

Love, Dani

Sale + Cyber Shopping

2012-02-18T12:10:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY! Well it's turning out to be a nice day! Hope you all have had a good morning so far! Get on out to the Lake Mary Farmer's Market!! It's on till 1:30pm so go grab your fresh veggies and stuff!

Also it's President's Day Weekend!!! Here's the SALE :)

Whoop whoop! How great is that!?! I must tell you there are some pretty amazing shoes on sale and NEW stuff, clothes and more, that just is being put on the floor! So get up and get over there! Both at S&T and 4th & Ocean! So many denim shorts available now at 4th too! Just in time for the warmer weather and SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!

Make sure to keep up with the ONLINE STORES AS WELL!!! It's always being updated with new arrivals! I always hear customers say there's no smalls....while we do run out quickly in store....ONLINE is a great way to get your size PLUS get a look that may not even be available in store at all!!!!!!!! So you're guaranteed to always be best dressed! ;)

SO remember to ALWAYS CHECK BOTH ONLINE STORES!!!! You might find what you wanted in the stores or something new and different!!!!! You're on the internet all the time anyways! lol ;) At least I am!! So why not shop from home and then come in and pick it up! Simple

MUCH LOVE DOLLS!!!
XOXO

Love, Dani

Quotes and Casting

2012-02-17T09:34:00.001-05:00

TGIF dolls! Rihanna said it best..."Cheers to the freakin weekend!" lol Any exciting plans? If you're looking for some ideas go check out Monday's blog - 50 Fun and Cheap Date Ideas for some things to try this wkend! I'm looking forward to a low key night with friends, the farmer's market tomorrow and a friend of mine's bday celebration then to close out the weekend with a quiet Sunday hanging out with my man. This week has felt extra long so I am definitely excited it's Friday. If some of you had a hard week or just exhausted from a rough work week here's a few words to live by, an idea for your closet and a special announcement!

CLOSET TIP

Helpful Hint : A bundle of chalk hung in a closet will absorb extra moisture and keep clothes fresh and dry!

S&T NEWSFLASH!!!!


Do YOU have what it takes to be S&T next top model???? PROVE IT.

SO excited for the Spring Showcase which is March 8th 7pm - 9pm! It will be a night to remember and one that will go down in S&T history! It is an event that has never been done like this! ;) So many surprises! We will have FREE drinks, a live DJ, and TONS of NEW styles put out on racks on racks on racks for just those 2 hours!!!!!!!! CRAZY!!! lol So WEAR HEELS and bring yourself to Sophie and Trey FEB 23rd at 7:30pm sharp and see if you have what it takes!!!!

Don't forget about the CHIC WEEK CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! Only a week and a half till it's over! Win a prize and possibly $100 gift card!!!! CLICK HERE NOW FOR DETAILS!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to seeing all my lovely ladies at the try outs next week! Have a fun Friday night and I'll see ya on tomorrow ;)

XOXO

Love, Dani

Sporty Couture

2012-02-16T10:25:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday dolls! The weekend is almost here and I absolutely can not wait ;)

How many of you made a New Years Resolution to get back into shape and tighten up? How many of you are still sticking to the resolution? I know all of us ladies at the store are striving to get healthy. Though we may slip up a time or two we are all keeping one another accountable.

One thing that makes me want to run and work out are NEW work out clothes!!!! Who says you can't be stylish while hitting the gym or the outdoors! With the NEW work out apparel at 4th & Ocean working out has never looked so good!!!!

Yoga has never been so trendy! The lightweight pants only $19.99 and capri pants for $18.99 are amazing! They are comfy, soft and move with your body!

Rachel looks awesome in the long, blue yoga pants! She is sporting one of the many colors of tanks ($12.99) available at 4th along with a Billabong hat ($26.00) to protect those eyes and her face from UV rays!

I'm loving these pink waist banded pants ($19.99) with this thin pink zip up hoodie ($24.99)! Perfect for a run or yoga on the beach!

More of the fabulous tanks! Love the vibrant color of the purple!

These Hurley shorts at $29.00 are not only bold and hot but they are dual purpose! After your run take a dip in the pool or ocean! They also work as boardshorts! Love it!


Rachel took a jog in the Champion black shorts for only $24.99! Fitted and flexible these shorts make great running shorts!

Among the pants, shorts, and tanks 4th & Ocean NOW carries Champion sports bras ($19.99), capri pants, zip up hoodies and tons of tees! All perfect for your work out! No matter what sport you're choosing we have the gear for you!

So get inspired and re-ignite that fire for your resolution and get healthy but look fabulous while doing so!!!

Come see me today at 4th & Ocean and I'll help you find the perfect look for you! You never know who you'll run into even when working out ;)

XOXO

Love, Dani

Valentines in Style

2012-02-15T10:04:00.005-05:00

Hey dolls! Sorry about yesterday's post, we were having some technical difficulties! :) Hope you all had a fabulous Valentines and were wined and dined or wined and dined yourself with your friends! I had a nice night! Nothing too crazy. I love Valentines. It's just nice to see everyone appreciate each other but also doing it because they want and not just because it's "Valentines Day".

I know the store was pretty busy helping you all find the perfect looks for your Valentine plans! It was so fun chatting with you all and hearing about your plans! We love finding "the one" outfit that is just right to set off those plans!

The Valentines look I was going for was I wanted something casual but a dress, fun and a little flirty. Nothing tight or overly sexy. So what I decided to wear was the bright pink seamless tank dress with the lace 3/4 sleeve top over it. I then accessorized with the NEW and bold multi-colored clutch that perfectly tied the two together! I wore the brown closed toed pumps that I love! Added a pair of pink and orange earrings to pop the look off! It was awesome! I loved it. I felt sexy, sophisticated but I was super comfortable.

Loving this look! My man said I looked very nice and he liked :) I could seriously live in slip dresses! We have new colors in like this pink one and for only $19.99 you can get so much use out of them! I sleep in them, wear them under dresses, as a dress, make it look like a skirt...the possibilities are endless with them! Even though they are comfy they are form fitting. They fit and form to your body shape making them perfect for everyone! The lace top for only $29.99 just made the look soft and sexy! I felt so feminine! The clutch...what can I say!! LOVE!!! All the colors of spring and summer are wrapped up in this one clutch! It's larger than a normal clutch so I can fit everything I would in my normal purse in here but this is so much more fun and different! The clutch is $49.99 but worth every penny! It's more like a bag really but without the heavy look of one!

We had a nice homemade Kobe's night at home by candlelight, sipped on wine and then followed dinner with homemade cheesecake, yes homemade cheescake, topped with strawberries! It was delicious! I have to give myself props! ;) lol And yes I really did make all that food for just us two, except I did order the noodles and rice ;) lol

While I love Valentines and the idea of the day I'm not super huge on Valentines - well I guess I've never really been in a relationship on Valentines. Funny how that works? Guys always get out of being involved on this holiday ;) lol We had said no presents but got each other a card. He put in a Yogurtland gift card for me ;) My fave! If you are my friend on instagram or facebook you know how much I love that place! lol

Send me your Love Day Looks! I want to see how you styled out for Valentines.....email a picture to me at danirae.kemp@gmail.com! Maybe you'll be featured on the blog! Remember if you ever have an event or something coming up that you need a certain look for whether it's prom (for prom options CLICK HERE), a themed party, a wedding, a date night, or just happy hour with friends we always have NEW stuff coming in and love helping you find the right outfit for you!!!!! We LOVE helping you and getting to know you! So stop in this week and see what's new and let us help you find something that will make you smile for your weekend!!!

Also lady friends don't forget about the CHIC WEEK CHALLENGE!!!! ONLY 2 more weeks in February!! Such a fun way to experience with things in your closet that you have from S&T/4th & Ocean plus you'll get a prize and possibly a $100 gift card to the stores!!!

Happy Wednesday!!! Make the most of it and continue to LOVE one another!

XOXO

Love, Dani

Happy Love Day!

2012-02-14T09:33:00.000-05:00

XOXO

Love, Your S&T/4th & Ocean friends!

Get the Grammy Look

2012-02-13T10:58:00.001-05:00

Morning dolls! How amazing were the Grammys last night? Unbelievable! Adele took it home! She was absolutely perfect! No question about it...she is back and better than ever! Everything was so stunning from the compilation of artists performing to the gorgeous looks strutting down the red carpet! All these artists and celebrities know how to do it...well their stylists sure do ;) lol I'm going to review my best dressed picks and then give you some similar options that us "normal" people can afford ;) lol All of these by the way are great options for Valentine's tomorrow ;) or we are getting into wedding season and if you're like me you have a few different ones to attend this spring/summer and can not show up in the same dress for all of them!

GRAMMY BLACK

First off, the lady of the evening, Adele! Looking stunning in this sparkly black dress! Classic and sexy she definitely was a show stopper on and off stage!

Julianne Hough in a sexy strapless gown! Love the peek a boo underlay that comes through the black!

E's Gulianna Rancic wowed the crowed in this short belted number!

Rihanna wearing a deep plunging v neck and back this look is sexy and simple!

GET THE GRAMMY LOOK OF BLACK:

ONE SHOULDER WITH KNOT ACCENT AND SLIT! ONLY $29.99 AT S&T, ALSO AVAILABLE IN NAVY!

AVAILABLE AT S&T THIS DEEP V AND OPEN BACK IS JUST LIKE RIHANNA'S RED CARPET LOOK! ONLY $38.99!

A SHORTER VERSION OF JULIANNE HOUGH'S LOOK, THIS STUNNING DRESS IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.SOPHIEANDTREY.COM FOR ONLY $42.99!

GRAMMY WHITE


Paris in a gorgeous white gown with gold accent!

Carrie Underwood is always stunning! Sparkling in white she definitely lit up the red carpet!

I love this dress! Kate Beckinsale looked ready for fun in this short almost grecian dress!

GET THE LOOK OF GRAMMY WHITE:

Resemble Paris in this off white dress with gold sparkle accent in the material! Only $79.99 at www.sophieandtrey.com

Wrap yourself up in white in this strapless dress only $32.99 in store at S&T!

Seductive and layered this dress will make heads turn! Look fabulous for only $29.99 at WWW.SOPHIEANDTREY.COM

COLORS OF THE RED CARPET
YELLOW

Sunning and loving this color on her! The yellow with her red hair, Kathy Griffith looks great! I thought this dress was very flattering and complimented her so well!

GET KATHY'S LOOK:

Loving yellow! Sport this as a similar option to Kathy G! Only $39.99 at S&T!

BRONZE

The always elegant Taylor Swift! She looks gorgeous! The dress is perfect!

GET TAYLOR'S LOOK:

OBSESSED WITH THIS NEUTRAL DRESS THAT SPARKLES AND SHINE! IT IS PERFECT! ONLY $42.99 AT WWW.SOPHIEANDTREY.COM!

CORAL

The most talked about dress! In one of the hottest colors this spring, Fergie definitely pulled this coral lace see through dress!

GET FERGIE'S LOOK:

LOVE THIS CORAL MAXI!!! PERFECT FOR ANY NIGHT OR DAY! ONLY $38.99 AT 4TH & OCEAN!!!!

BLUE/TEAL

Katy Perry looking gorgeous! Love this light blue gown! So versitile she can pull anything off!

GET KATY'S LOOK:

Love this dress from WWW.SOPHIEANDTREY.COM! It is sexy, classy and mysterious all at the same time! Only $42.99!

Definitely a dress I can see Katy Perry wearing! Only $29.99 at S&T also available in black!

How stunning are all those?!?! I love finding looks that are inspired by the red carpet that we can wear everyday!! We saw a lot of blacks, whites and neutrals on the red carpet which I loved! So elegant and stunning! It was nice to see pops of color show up as well! I love watching all of these red carpet events and taking notes on what each celebrity is wearing you can always find inexpensive ways to get looks that are inspired by the trends they're wearing to incorporate into your closet! Sophie & Trey/4th & Ocean are determined to be that go to place. Always staying up to date with the latest trends and bringing them to you at an affordable price! Stop in this week and grab a Grammy inspired piece and be your own celebrity!

Happy Monday!
XOXO

Love, Dani

50 Fun & Cheap Date Ideas

2012-02-12T13:44:00.000-05:00

Hey dolls! Another weekend come and gone! I'm always looking for some fun and money saving ideas of things to do during the week nights and on the weekends! Found these 50 suggestions and actually tried some this weekend! Had a blast doing them and thought I'd share! It's always fun to try a new date night idea so check these out!

50 Fun & Cheap Date Ideas!

1. Make your own fondue. Use a fondue pot (or crock pot) and dip fresh fruit, cake, cookies, marshmallows, and pretzels in melted chocolate.

2. Make homemade pizzas together. Grab pizza dough and each choose your own toppings!

3. Fly kites. You can usually find them at the dollar store!

4. Try a new sport together.

5. Have a game night. Pull out all of your board games for a friendly night of competition. Be sure to have some treats for the occasion!

6. Be a tourist in your own city. Find what tourist attractions are in your city and spend the night acting like tourists, which includes taking cheesy pictures!

7. Go rollerblading or skating (if the weather is bad, try an indoor skating rink).

8. Explore. Rent a four wheeler, snowmobile, scooter, waver runner or something you can do a little exploring on. You can often find deals online for cheap rentals!
9. Go to a thrift store. Each person gets $5 to spend! See who ends up with the best item(s)!
10. Have a picnic. If the weather doesn't permit, lay out a blanket on the floor and eat in the living room!

11. Go see a play. Whether at your local community theater, high school or a big production, there is plenty of entertainment available!

12. Stargazing. Pack a blanket, pillows and food and go somewhere to see the stars. Do some research before and look for constellations.

13. Go to a park (if weather permits). Swing on the swings, play frisbee, or feed the ducks!

14. Check out a local museum. They usually don't cost much, if anything, to get in!

15. Have a "crazy dinner." Each person gets $5 (or whatever amount you decide) to spend on any food item at the grocery store for dinner. Come home and prepare your meal! You might end up with some random food!
16. Make ice cream sundaes. Head to the store and buy some vanilla ice cream and your favorite toppings. Relax and enjoy your tasty treat!

17. Go to a local sporting event. Luckily, sports are going on year around! Grab some snacks and head out to the ball game!

18. Treasure hunting. Head to the ATM and get out $10-$20. Drive around to some local yard sales and see what you end up with! There are tons on the weekends!

19. Go on a bike ride (if weather permits). If you don't have a bike, check the classifieds for a great deal! You could even pack a lunch!

20. Have a living room camp out. Make a tent out of blankets, watch a movie and sleep out on an air mattress. We made a "fort" and laid on the ground. He fell asleep so I watched Twilight ;)

21. Love Languages. Take The 5 Love Languages Test to see how to improve your relationship. End the evening with a dessert to share!
22. Go for a swim. Head to a local pool and relax in the pool and hot tub!

23. Have a coupon date. Only eat or do activities you have coupons for. You can also check out Coupon Lynx, for some great deals!

24. Volunteer. Sign up to volunteer at a soup kitchen, retirement home or somewhere that could use a helping hand!

25. Go to a local fair or carnival. Be sure to bring some cash to play some games!
26. Take a free factory tour. You would be surprised what factories are around you!

27. Visit the zoo. If you don't live near a zoo, go somewhere to see your local wildlife.

28. Take a drive. Get out of the house and take a drive. Take a look at nature or local scenery! For example, changing leaves in the fall, flowers blooming in the spring, etc.
29. Have a movie marathon. Make popcorn and turn off all the lights!
30. Wii Game Night at home (or any other gaming system). Grab some food and drinks and stay in for the night playing your favorite games! Make some wagers on any sports you might be playing :) Since we don't have any gaming systems we went to Flannigans and had pool & dart contests!

31. Go bowling. To make things a little more difficult, try different styles like only using your opposite hand, "granny" style, eyes closed, etc.

32. Make indoor s'mores and read campfire stories. If you don't have a gas stove, you could light candles to cook your marshmallows over!

33. TV show marathon. Pick a TV show and get a whole season's worth of DVDs (or use Netflix, you can get the first month free) and watch it together!

34. Theme night. Pick a theme for the night and center everything around it. For example, Mexican night. You could eat Mexican food and go salsa dancing!

35. Try a new restaurant. We usually end up eating out at the same places. Pick somewhere neither of you have been and try it out! Who knows, it might be a new favorite!

36. Take some lessons. Try taking a lesson for a couples dance, pottery or a cooking class!
37. Restaurant hop. Go to a different restaurant for each course of the meal. Make three stops for an appetizer, main course and dessert. Take turns picking where to go!

38. Have a spa night. Since your husband/significant other probably isn't into manicures or pedicures, you could try massages, bubble baths, etc. You can buy some white towels and robes to make it really official.

39. 20 questions. Write a list of 20 questions to ask each other or find one on the internet. Go over your answers afterward. Here is a list of 20 questions for married couples.

40. Make breakfast together and eat it in bed. We love eggs, sausage and toast!

41. Exercise together. Attend an exercise class at a local gym, take a walk or jog together or do something active!

42. Go for a test drive. Head to your nearest car dealership and test drive your dream car! We went to Fields in Sanford and I found the car I want!! A Jeep Liberty ;) Oh baby!

43. Take a hike. This website will show you places near you to hike!

44. Breakin' records. Read through the Guinness Book of World Records together, and find something the two of you could potentially achieve as a couple and then do it together as a cheap date.
45. Visit a bakery. Go to a local bakery and pick out a treat for each other.

46. Cook a meal together. Find a recipe you've never tried and make it together.

47. Write a bucket list. Make a list of things you want to do before you die and go do one to cross it off the list!

48. House hunting. Tour some homes and plan out your dream home!

49. Restaurant at home. Find recipes from some of your favorite recipes online, create a menu and have a lovely meal at home!

50. Go to the arcade. Get some quarters and head to your nearest arcade! Play some games and buy prizes with the tickets you win.

Have fun trying all these wonderful ideas!!! XOXO

Love, Dani