PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

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

Do you have a favorite fun date idea? If you selected other…leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite is.

[poll=2]

By: Elizabeth Nobukuni

Quick Links: Nearby Beaches & Picnic Spots

With Valentines Day right around the corner, the flurry to make last minute plans is in full force, especially if you happen to be one of the many last minute planners. If you live in a major metropolitan area, good luck trying to find a restaurant that will take your reservations this late in the game.

If you’re looking to impress your date but have waited until the last minute to make your plans, don’t sweat it because it’s never too late to do something personal for your sweetheart. Below are some great ideas that can be put together with little time and a lot of love.

(more…)

In junior high, before our parents would let us go out solo with the cute boy from history class, we embarked into the crowded and often hormone filled cesspool of group dating. Usually we were paired up with other kids our parents were friends with. Or worse, we had to cross our fingers that we didn’t get stuck with older brothers with new driver’s licenses or teamed up with cousins in town visiting for the holidays. All we wanted were a few stolen moments with the cute boy, but we rarely, if ever, got them.

(more…)

When you first start to date someone you usually meet in the usual locales such as restaurants, the movies, museums, a coffee shop, or even the ice cream parlor. However, as you move on in your relationship, you may want to try a longer date, such as a weekend date.

(more…)

The joys of owning a pet are innumerable. They are a constant source of joy and excitement. They can also be your key to many new dating opportunities. From dog parks to grooming expos and everything in between, these activities not only bring you closer to your beloved pet, they very well could land you your dream date.

(more…)

Ice skating is a great activity to enjoy by yourself, on a date, or with a group of friends. In the past, ice skating was not just a recreational activity, but a way to travel over frozen lakes or rivers.

Today, ice skating can still be done on a natural ice surface, but most of the time people prefer to skate on a man-made ice skating rink. Because of the popularity of the sport, indoor ice skating rinks are available in most cities, and you can now ice skate all year round.

(more…)

Full, golden moons and shooting stars are some of the romantic celestial gems often dreamed about for that perfect night out with your date. However, when you go on a date at night, the expectations for a date to go beyond your front door, whether you are ready to or not, are often there. One way to avoid the awkward pause at the front door is to not even have it be part of the equation until you are ready for it. This is easily achieved by dating in the daytime.

(more…)

Just because things are tight in your checking account doesn’t mean that you have to board up all of the windows and turn down dates. Dating with little or no money is easy if you keep an open mind. Sure you could throw yourself at the mercy of the person that you are dating, but expecting your date to pay your way takes the excitement out of flying by the seat of your pants. Besides, some of the most romantic dates can transpire with very little money.

(more…)

When you have been dating someone for a longer amount of time, you may find yourself bored and lacking ideas to spice up a date. It can be as simple as finding new, exciting places to go. Take the time to think up some new ideas for dates to give a little spark to an otherwise boring evening. Here are some ideas to help you conjure up a creative date.
(more…)