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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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Fun Meals for Movie Night

Knocked Up
Our favorite food line in the movie is “I loooove breakfast!” As a nod to the stoner/munchie connection, we suggest a Southwestern Chicken Pileup, which Ben’s stoner friends would surely enjoy.

· Breakfast Burrito
· Southwestern Chicken Pileup

Wedding Crashers
All we can say is, “Crab cakes and football. That’s what Maryland does!” Make some crab-and-corn chowder and accompany it with baba ghanoush and pitas. Why the odd combo? Owen Wilson’s character, John, lovingly refers to Jeremy (Vince Vaughn) as “baba ghanoush” throughout the film.

· Crab-and-Corn Chowder
· Baba Ghanoush

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Dine on sliders, fries, and a huge Mountain Dew. The best part: You have the recipes, so there’s no need to wander around all night like these freaks did. 

· Sliders
· Fries

Jaws
Since Amity Island is, well, an island, dinner has to be seafood. Wash it down (and take the edge off!) with a Captain Nemo cocktail.

· Baked Halibut With Herb Butter
· Captain Nemo

Casablanca
This one’s easy: Moroccan meatballs over couscous accompanied by Moroccan lentil salad. Here’s looking at you, delicious.

· Moroccan Meatballs Over Couscous
· Moroccan Lentil Salad

The Godfather (Parts I & II)
Time for some of our Italian favorites thanks to Francis Ford Coppola’s mafia epic. But leave the gun; eat a cannoli for dessert.

· Minestrone
· Veal Scallops in Cream Sauce
· Spaghetti

-- Lauren Le Vine

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