What’s a rolling picnic? It’s when you hop in a car (preferably a truck so you can eat in the back of it), hit the highway and get off on

an exit that you never have before to watch the sunset (or maybe even rise) while you’re enjoying a picnic with your sweetie. Picnics are one of our favorite dates

because they're a stress-free way to get in some quality time. And, going somewhere other than the park you most frequent makes it more intriguing which makes it more fun.

If it’s been a while since you and yours have gone on a picnic, click here for some tips on how to make it super romantic.

All of us have childhood memories that put a smile on our face. It could be swinging at a playground, hanging out on a merry-go-round or going to an amusement

park. One way to get to know more about each other’s childhood years is to go to places where you grew up or to do things together that you once

did as a kid. It will bring a lot of laughter and can also spark up some interesting conversations.

Plenty of marriage counselors vouch for the fact that it’s a good idea for two people to take a road trip before saying “I do.” Traffic jams will reveal each

other’s patience levels. Budgeting will show each other’s views on finances. And being in a car together for hours on end will let the both of you know how compatible

you truly are when it comes to styles of communication. Our recommendation is to start off with a small town road trip. One that’s not far away from home. If

it ends up being a disaster after the first few hours, you can always turn back around. More importantly, sometimes the small towns are the ones with the biggest surprises

from quaint eateries to the coolest bed and breakfasts. If all goes well, it could turn into an annual tradition for the two of you.

Here’s something fun to try. Go fruit picking. Initially you might be like “Yeah, if you say so”, but we think you’ll enjoy it more than you think. It’s like

a hiking minus the extra exertion. Plus, you can bring some of the fruit home with you and make a dessert together. And, while you’re out there, you can bring

alone a bottle of wine (or sparkling cider) and toast to each other.

If you’re planning to go to a restaurant or a concert, here’s a twist. Agree to bring each other a gift. Nothing over-the-top. Set a limit to $15-20 and let

it be a surprise. You can even connect a theme to it like “Something that reminds me of why I love you” or “This is how you made me feel

on our first date.”

On the nights when it seems like you’re going to “Netflix and Chill”, create your own trivia game. You can both write down questions about each other and have some

sort of prize for the winner at the end. For tips on how to make one, click here.

Cooking for each other is already romantic. Take it up a notch by either preparing each other’s favorite foreign cuisine or experimenting with a kind of food you’ve never made

before. It’s always a good idea for couples to create memories that are exclusively their own. That way, you’re able to say things like “Remember the first time WE had

Ethiopian food?” That memory will be only yours forever.

Go at it alone or make it a double date. Either way, decide that you want to find the places in town that have the “best”. The best hamburgers. The

best martinis. The best ice cream. You name it. The key is to go to no less than three different places so that you can taste each one. Everyone tries

the same things, takes a vote and tallies up. Then you’ll end up with your very own “best of” list for when you have out-of-town family or friends. Have fun!