Have you ever accidentally found an amazing local restaurant that you didn’t even know existed? We did, and you need to know about it! My wife and I were headed somewhere completely different, but we wound up stumbling onto one of the Treasure Valley’s best-kept secrets.
Why Monthly Date Nights Matter for Busy Couples
You know, life gets busy. Between work, family, projects around the house, running errands, trying to keep up with everything… by the end of the day you’re exhausted. Sometimes you sit down on the couch and realize you haven’t really connected with the person sitting next to you all week.
Sara and I found ourselves in that situation a while back. Not because anything was wrong, but because life was just… life. So we made a decision. No matter what, we were going to prioritize us.
We schedule at least one date every month that is absolutely non-negotiable. Sometimes it’s a full day. Sometimes it’s just dinner. We try to do more than that, but that one date is carved in stone. The goal is simple: spend focused time together and try something new and local.
Our Treasure Valley Date Day Started in Meridian and Boise
Last weekend was one of those all-day dates. We started with pedicures at Olivia Nails & Spa in Meridian, then spent a few hours wandering around Antique World Mall in Boise. Found some cool lanterns, some vintage treasures, and just had fun taking our time…