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In the mood for love? Whether you’re celebrating a big anniversary or just carving out a little bit of we-time, we’ve got ideas and inspiration for you right here. Use our date night tool to find all kinds of romance ideas -- you can search by place and time, mood (from playful to sexy!), or even price. You don’t have to bust your budget to show your love! We’ve got tons of free date ideas and plans for dates under $20 (or hey -- less than $15!). In fact, we’ve got date ideas no matter what you’re into: indoors or outside, off-beat or tried-and-true romantic dinner ideas -- find them all right here. Is it a big night? We’ve got romantic anniversary ideas, anniversary gift ideas (for him and for her!), and -- if you want to share the fun -- anniversary party ideas. We have romantic anniversary ideas that you would never have thought of on your own and anniversary gifts that mean (but don’t cost) a lot. Plus we’ll tell you how to save big on anniversary travel. With everything from romantic dinner ideas to free date ideas right at your fingertips, you’ll never dread planning date night again. In fact, you don’t even need to wait till date night with our suggestions for how to surprise your spouse and make simple (but memorable!) romantic gestures. Check out our romance ideas for how to be a year-round romantic or a 365-day (and night!) delight. On The Nest, you’ll find tips on celebrating every single day of your marriage!

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Plan a 24-Hour Date!

When was the last time you devoted an entire day to each other? Here are some suggestions on how everyone -- from lovey-dovey duos to adventurous couples -- can supercharge a 24-hour date.

The Romantic Couple

Recreate your honeymoon. Say you went to a laid-back island. Cook up seafood and kick back with tropical drinks. Went to Europe? Craft a “Tour of Europe” meal: Have Spanish tapas, an Italian entree, and a French dessert. Put on your most stylish outfits and listen to the Gypsy Kings or Hotel Costes: Best of Costes.

The Adventurous Couple

Could you hack it on Survivor: Couples Edition? Test your toughness with geocaching, “a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.” A geocacher can place a geocache anywhere in the world (think: the middle of the forest or top of the Empire State Building) and find it using GPS technology. Or create an at-home treasure hunt for your partner. The prize? You, of course.

The Competitive Couple

Remember the paintball scene from 10 Things I Hate About You? There’s no denying that a little friendly competition gets you in the mood for some acrobatic bedroom antics later on. Start the day with a hearty breakfast and gear up for some serious competition...followed by a postgame shower.

The Smarty-Pants Couple

Get your hands on your local weekend paper and do the crossword puzzle together, or challenge each other to a breakfast game of Scrabble. The winner gets any carnal wish granted that day (so basically, both of you win).

The Playful Couple

Are dinner prix fixes and overly formal activities totally not your thing? Use the day as an opportunity to be kids again. Treat yourselves to a brunch at your neighborhood pancake joint. Then head outside for some rough-and-tumble time at the park. Who cares what other people think? You're in love...and saved yourselves a ton of cash!

Check out more ideas (including these date ideas for under $20) at TheNest.com.

-- Lauren Le Vine