Safari

Photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos

Have you ever dreamed of taking a safari?  Now you can and it's just over 30 min. from Houston.  Bayou Wildlife Zoo offers a safari-like adventure throughout the park.  You can see and feed animals from all over the world.  They roam freely across 80 acres of natural habitat. Find out more here.
http://www.bayouwildlifezoo.com/




Relationship Reconnection:  

Since you're getting an up close and personal view of the animals, it's time to get up close and personal with your relationship. According to Dr. John Gottman, it's important for couples to solve their solvable problems.  Working together to overcome situational dilemmas such as intimate preferences, who does what around the house, etc., can help alleviate tension in a marriage.  Accepting differences and habits, forgiving shortfalls and mistakes, and working out practical solutions for disagreements can improve your marriage and help you work together as couples should.

Swinging Good Time

TopGolf is a place for fun and games for golfers and non-golfers. It is a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your micro-chipped balls, the more points you receive. There are over 102 bays on 3 floors. You rent out a bay per hour good for up to six people, you can enjoy the bay yourself or make it a double date. Prices range from $20-$40 depending on the day and time.  If you don’t own any golf clubs that’s ok, TopGolf rents it’s golf clubs for free.

When your time is over you don’t have to leave, they have a restaurant and bar on site with an extensive menu.  They also have a lounge area where you can hang out.

Photo Credit: Top Golf

http://topgolf.com/us/houston-west/

1030 Memorial Brook Blvd

Houston TX 77084

Relationship Reconnection tip:

Take this time to have fun and learn more about each other. On each turn ask your spouse a question to expand your love map.  What is a love map?  What you know about your spouse. Dr. John Gottman teaches, “In knowledge there is strength. From knowledge springs not only love but the fortitude to weather marital storms. Couples who have detailed love maps of each other’s world are far better prepared to cope with stressful events and conflict.” 

Cupcake Wars

Who doesn’t enjoy a little friendly competition and yummy dessert?  For this date you can do it at home after the kids have gone to bed.  Make sure you have an ample supply of cupcakes, frosting, decorations and of course sprinkles.

Decoration ideas:

• Chocolate chips
• Licorice
• Marshmallows
• Skittles
• M&M's
• Graham crackers
• Teddy grahams
• Animal crackers
• Cookies
• Food coloring
• Any kind of candy --Peach rings, gummy sharks, gummy worms, gummy bears, watermelon candy, peppermints, etc.

Come up with a theme and start decorating!

Theme ideas:

• Your biggest dream
• Your spouse's dream
• How you met your spouse
• Your first date
• Best vacation you went on
• Dream vacation spot
• Best describe your spouse
• Best describe your family

Relationship Reconnection

Take this time to talk about your dreams and goals in life.  Our spouses are not mind readers and don’t know what our dreams and goals are if we don’t talk them. By talking about our dreams and goals and the meaning behind them we can help each other achieve their dreams.

Steamboat House

Visit some history, enjoy a delicious dinner and remember your own relationship history.

“Steamboat House” was the name of the last residence of the great Sam Houston and it is the inspiration for this one of a kind restaurant and Texas history museum.  The Steamboat House is one the best steakhouses in Texas and the food is excellent.  After dinner you can stroll through the hallways where the story of Texas comes alive in all of the paintings and display.

http://steamboathousetx.com/     Reservations are accepted.

8045 North Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston, TX 77064

Relationship Reconnection:

The Steamboat house is about the history of Texas and the legacy of Sam Houston.  Make this date night about your history.  Reminisce about how you met your spouse and talk about the life and story you have created.   John Gottman teaches, “Marriage isn’t just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love.  It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together –a culture rich with rituals and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you, that lead you to understand what it means to be a part of the family you have become.”  What makes your marriage extraordinary, what would be in your history museum?