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Date Ideas (DC)

Date Idea: Fall. Halloween. Pumpkins!

22nd October 2010 by Christie View Comments

Our guest contributor Jessica of Snow Bunny fame has done it again, this time with fabulous DC date ideas!! Need some fun ones? Look no further!

Fall is in full swing and that not only means Pumpkin Spice Latte’s at Starbucks, it ALSO means foliage, cool breezes and Halloween candy! So take advantage of [...]

Date Idea (DC): Hop On, Hop Off

15th October 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

During my last trip to Italy, my sight-seeing partner and I decided to save some cash by reviewing our public transportation options in great detail. After comparing the costs of the underground train (err…subway), cabs and buses, we decided to tour Rome on the double-decker Hop On-Hop Off buses.
I’ve always wanted to take one of these [...]

Date Idea: Group Saves

1st October 2010 by Christie View Comments

Yes, there are many things to do in DC.  And yes, many of them are expensive (heartfelt sigh).  But fear not! As there is now Groupon, one of many new coupon sites, and expensive things have become cheap as long as enough people sign up! And in a few more weeks, the famous Eversave will [...]

Date Idea DC: Walk It Out

17th September 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

Fall is RIGHT around the corner. That means crisp, fresh morning air and multicolor foliage. It also means that the DC summer humidity is gone and you no longer have a good excuse not to get out of the office and/or apartment and enjoy the weather.

Do you ever see the “Heritage” trail signs on what [...]

Date Idea: Donate Your Time (Together)

10th September 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

When you think of an awesome date, does your mind automatically drift away to romantic candle-lit dinners and soft music? If it doesn’t, try giving this one a try. It’s proven to make both you and your date feel good.

I’m always boasting that I am a DC-native. Yup – I’m REALLY proud of that. Why? [...]