Copy Cat Instead of Eat Out

Is there one thing you order every time you go out to eat? Have you ever thought of recreating that delicious plate at home? Decide ahead of time on a dish you and your spouse would like to recreate---get all necessary ingredients.
Spend this evening in the kitchen creating together. This would probably best be done when kids are in bed or in front of a movie.
I love chalupas from Taco Bell, but I wanted an alternative to it, because I was living far from a Taco Bell. I found a recipe online and got to work. I MADE MY OWN CHALUPAS and my husband also affirmed that he loves chalupas!
Really, the possibilities are endless with this date night!

Marriage Reconnect

During this date, possibly while enjoying your copied food of choice, discuss media boundaries. John Gottman in his book, "The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work", said, 

                                        "I recommend that all couples establish rules of etiquette

                                         that work for them. At the very least, such rules ought to

                                         include a ban on texting, checking e-mail, or other "cyber crimes" 

                                         during mealtime, date night, or when either of you needs to talk. 

                                        After all, most of  us readily turn off our devices at houses of 

                                         worship or theaters. We need to extend that same respect and courtesy 

                                         to our spouses. Some couples may also want to make ironclad

                                         rules about privacy to avoid disagreements over what                                                                             information or images are appropriate to post online. Again, 

                                         it's important to  establish policies that feel fair to you both--and 

                                         then to respect them."

How can you better turn towards your spouse when they need you and are talking to you? Put your rules/goals into practice!