PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

Since Earth Day has really gained in popularity within the last decade, to where people even mark their calendars for it, it's no surprise couples are now starting to plan a date around the most greenest of festivities. If you really want to go all out and leave a neutral carbon footprint for a single day, you might want to take in some of these suggestions!
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As I finish touching up my makeup before hitting a night on the town, it occurred to me that the classic combo of eating then being entertained has never gone out of style. The standard date consisting of going out dinner, then following it up with a movie afterwards is always a safe bet, but sometimes, you just need to breathe new life into that old standby. (And speaking for myself, it's one of the things that PlanJam helps me out on quite a bit!)

Let's take a look at how to jazz up that mix!
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If you’ve been out of the dating scene for any length of time, you may feel uncomfortable or uneasy about planning perfect dates. However, there is no need to fear. No matter how long it’s been since you’ve been in the dating arena, planning perfect dates isn’t difficult at all. By following a few key elements, you can be certain that both you and your partner will have a wonderful time.

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Where you choose to take your girlfriend on her birthday should depend on the types of things she enjoys. It’s important that you listen closely during conversations to hear her mention something she hasn't done or wants to do; this could be the perfect time to embark on this experience. If she hasn’t mentioned anything recently, think back to when you first met and try to recall your discussion. In any event, she’ll be pleasantly surprised and super grateful that you listened to her and acted on that situation.

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With summer right around the corner, dating is about to heat up. There is no reason to keep up with those old and tired date ideas that you have been using for so many years. Don’t get me wrong, I love bowling as much as the next person, but it does tend to get boring. Summer time offers a great opportunity to do some fun and creative things that can leave an impact on your date. After all, people just want to have fun on dates. Choosing something far from cliché is a great way to make sure this happens.

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Cheap date ideas surround us from a romantic dinner at home to a simple picnic at the park. Whatever it is, there are a variety of cheap date ideas for any potential couple. Creativity is always appreciated, but especially in the beginning stages of a relationship. It shows that you have great intentions for the future and want to make the experience memorable and enjoyable for the both of you.

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We've all been there. You’re in a relationship and so is your best friend, and you guys hardly get a chance to see each other anymore. So what can you do to fix it? Plan a double date. When deciding what to do on your double date, try to go somewhere that will be fun for everyone, perhaps it's a favorite restaurant or club or maybe even a fun night in for a more relaxed atmosphere.

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This weekend Liz and I decided to take advantage of the great weather and we headed out to Venice Beach. We had dinner plans for a double date at 7:00pm so we arrived a few hours early to hang out for a bit.

Parking in Venice is no picnic and you’ll be really lucky to find an available space along the street. You should read the signs carefully because you don’t want to get a ticket, or worse, have your car towed away. We couldn’t find any street parking so we parked at the lot on Rose Ave and Speedway for $4. Interestingly enough, there was a parking lot a few blocks south that was charging $14.

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Since today was our 6 month anniversary, I decided to take my girlfriend Liz to the Los Angeles Zoo. The weather was great so I wanted to take advantage of it by doing something fun outdoors.

12:00pm – We arrived at the Zoo at Noon and I was surprised that there was no charge for parking. You would think that finding parking would be almost impossible, but there were a ton of open spaces right near the entrance.

At first glance, the line to purchase tickets looks really intimidating, but it does move really quickly. We got to the ticket window in about 25 minutes and the price of admission was a reasonable $10 per person (children get in for $5).

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We always wondered how many people actually end up doing the things we suggest…so this was really refreshing.

Last week we received an email from one of our users, Alan Oratovsky, thanking us for helping him plan his date. Alan works as a paramedic in Riverside, California and he wanted to do something really special and romantic for his girlfriend. He began by taking a 45-minute helicopter tour of Los Angeles at sunset and finished it off with a candlelight dinner by the beach.

Here are some photos that Alan included from his helicopter ride:

If you had a great date and want to share it with others, send us the details and we’ll put it up