{"id":15858,"date":"2013-12-02T14:01:23","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T21:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=15858"},"modified":"2013-12-02T15:17:58","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T22:17:58","slug":"fun-new-ideas-winter-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/news\/fun-new-ideas-winter-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Ideas for Winter Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15862 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"177521378\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"507\"  height=\"338\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378.jpg 725w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013131\/177521378-620x413.jpg 620w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for a fun idea for a date this winter? \u00a0With perfect weather, there are a plethora of fun date options during the winter time in Arizona. \u00a0You may not be able to make snow angels or build a snow man, but the opportunities to cozy up with a date during the holidays are endless. \u00a0Skip the typical dinner and movie date, and try some of the following date ideas for the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ice Skating<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15863 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"137221119\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"414\"  height=\"414\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119.jpg 592w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013135\/137221119-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/p>\n<p>This is the perfect go-to winter date idea. \u00a0You and your date may clumsily trip and fall on the ice, but you can bet there will be that hand holding moment seen in every romantic Christmas movie.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona has several fun ice skating rinks that decorate their venues for the holidays. \u00a0To check out Arizona&#8217;s newest ice skating rink, the Desert Ice Skating Rink, click\u00a0<a title=\"HERE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/seasonal-events\/christmas-at-the-princess\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did Someone Say Coyotes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15864 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"775483\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"532\"  height=\"300\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483.jpg 665w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013137\/775483-257x144.jpg 257w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Even if neither of you are big hockey fans, a hockey game is a great place to go on a date. \u00a0The fast moving pace of a hockey game will keep the date interesting, while also providing a cold environment with plenty of opportunities to snuggle.<\/p>\n<p>For information on game schedules this winter, along with how to purchase tickets for the Coyotes games, visit\u00a0<a title=\"coyotes.nhl.com\" href=\"http:\/\/coyotes.nhl.com\">coyotes.nhl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Romantic Carriage Ride Through the City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15865 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"7small\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"468\"  height=\"351\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-83x63.jpg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013143\/7small-850x638.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p>There are several places in the Valley where you can take a carriage ride to see Christmas lights. \u00a0Old Town Scottsdale is a fun place for this activity, with a fun western atmosphere and lights decorating the historic city.<\/p>\n<p>To find carriage rides in Old Town Scottsdale, visit <a title=\"scottsdalehorseandcarriage.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scottsdalehorseandcarriage.com\">scottsdalehorseandcarriage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Trip up North<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15866 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"87541561\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"435\"  height=\"289\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561.jpg 725w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013148\/87541561-620x412.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<p>One of the best parts about living in Phoenix during the winter is that you can drive just a few hours away to the snow. \u00a0Whether you take a day trip to go sledding, a weekend trip to one of our many Arizona ski resorts, or a trip to the Grand Canyon Railway for the Polar Express Train Ride, a nice trip up to the snow is a fun way to spice it up this holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Polar Express Train Ride, visit\u00a0<a title=\"thetrain.com\/special-events\/the-polar-express\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/special-events\/the-polar-express\/\">thetrain.com\/special-events\/the-polar-express<\/a>.<br \/>\nTo see the best Arizona ski resorts, click\u00a0<a title=\"HERE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/travel\/hit-the-slopes-skiing-and-sledding-in-arizona\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15867 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"450\"  height=\"338\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn.jpg 500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013150\/ghk-couple-volunteering-lgn-83x63.jpg 83w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that more people volunteer durning the holidays than any other time of the year? \u00a0A surprisingly fun date idea is a date where you volunteer together. \u00a0Whether it be a soup kitchen or wrapping presents for children, helping others will make you both feel good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Totally Casual Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15868 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"178025732\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"489\"  height=\"326\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013155\/178025732-850x567.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Winter is the prime time for a coffee date, especially if it is a first date. \u00a0The holiday drinks offered at coffee shops during the winter are a fun treat, which also put you in the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n<p>For the best coffee shops in Arizona, visit\u00a0<a title=\"arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/restaurants-phoenix\/best-coffee-in-phoenix\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/restaurants-phoenix\/best-coffee-in-phoenix\">arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/restaurants-phoenix\/best-coffee-in-phoenix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit the Best Christmas Lights in the Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15869 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"164972376\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376-80x120.jpg\"  width=\"337\"  height=\"507\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376.jpg 337w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013158\/164972376-53x80.jpg 53w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says Christmas date like a trip to see Christmas lights.<\/p>\n<p>To view the best Christmas lights in the Valley from Valley Girl, click <a title=\"HERE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/valley-girl-news\/must-see-christmas-lights-year\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-15874 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"176623353\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"479\"  height=\"319\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353.jpg 725w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013202\/176623353-620x413.jpg 620w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This winter, don&#8217;t fall into the pattern of dinner and a movie or staying in to watch movies. \u00a0With these date ideas, you and your special someone will have fun Christmas dates all season long!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you looking for a fun idea for a date this winter? \u00a0With 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