Comments on: Go out for just dessert http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/ Two geeky girls' guide to the first year of motherhood. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: 5 great date nights that don’t require a babysitter http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-115449 5 great date nights that don’t require a babysitter Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:52:07 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-115449 [...] Go out for just dessert (so your slacker friends can babysit for FREE) [...] [...] Go out for just dessert (so your slacker friends can babysit for FREE) [...]

]]> By: Gina http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-115311 Gina Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:30:17 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-115311 I'm so glad you shared this idea with mamas, especially new ones. Going out after my kids were in bed was the only way I'd get out, especially the first few years. We don't have family in town and weren't comfortable with sitters so we'd often have girls-night or guys-night out. Once we agreed that a couple's night out was necessary (which took years!), we had sitters that would come after we put the kiddos to bed (thank goodness for early bedtimes!). Now, at 5 and 3 years old, we're comfortable with someone else putting them to bed. Sometimes, it's nice to have date night at home too. We'll order nice dinner in and rent a movie or just sit on our deck and enjoy a glass of wine together. It feels like a night out and saves us money so we can afford a sitter for events or nights we go out with other couples. I’m so glad you shared this idea with mamas, especially new ones. Going out after my kids were in bed was the only way I’d get out, especially the first few years. We don’t have family in town and weren’t comfortable with sitters so we’d often have girls-night or guys-night out. Once we agreed that a couple’s night out was necessary (which took years!), we had sitters that would come after we put the kiddos to bed (thank goodness for early bedtimes!). Now, at 5 and 3 years old, we’re comfortable with someone else putting them to bed.

Sometimes, it’s nice to have date night at home too. We’ll order nice dinner in and rent a movie or just sit on our deck and enjoy a glass of wine together. It feels like a night out and saves us money so we can afford a sitter for events or nights we go out with other couples.

]]> By: Karen http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-114946 Karen Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:29:15 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-114946 Is this post about me? :) I did this @ Heather and Alec's when I came over to borrow their camp stove. I stayed for 90210 and they went out for desesrt. If your friends are like me with no TV at home, they will relish the opportunity to lay on your couch and watch trashy TV for a couple hours. Is this post about me? :) I did this @ Heather and Alec’s when I came over to borrow their camp stove. I stayed for 90210 and they went out for desesrt. If your friends are like me with no TV at home, they will relish the opportunity to lay on your couch and watch trashy TV for a couple hours.

]]> By: My song and dance about the Wii » RookieMoms Blog http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-15000 My song and dance about the Wii » RookieMoms Blog Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:41:42 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-15000 [...] Radically increases chances of free babysitting — you want your house to be the place your pals hang out while you go out for chocolate souffle, don’t you? [...] [...] Radically increases chances of free babysitting — you want your house to be the place your pals hang out while you go out for chocolate souffle, don’t you? [...]

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-781 Stephanie Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:30:28 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-781 I'm one of the lucky ones - my babysitters have always been my kids' grandparents. My oldest is 4 and never been watched by anyone other than family. I love the idea of getting out just for a short time, though. It's something my husband and I don't do enough of. I’m one of the lucky ones – my babysitters have always been my kids’ grandparents. My oldest is 4 and never been watched by anyone other than family. I love the idea of getting out just for a short time, though. It’s something my husband and I don’t do enough of.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-611 Lisa Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:34:52 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-611 Hi, a new reader to your site and although my three boys range in ages from 3 yrs to 15 years. As we have recently moved house and country, I am uncomfortable with a sitter putting my three year old down. So I love this desert idea and plan on trying it next week when I meet friends for dinner! Lisa (myfamilyjungle.com) Hi, a new reader to your site and although my three boys range in ages from 3 yrs to 15 years. As we have recently moved house and country, I am uncomfortable with a sitter putting my three year old down. So I love this desert idea and plan on trying it next week when I meet friends for dinner! Lisa (myfamilyjungle.com)

]]> By: sunny http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-608 sunny Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:00:23 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-608 or take the baby with you. when lucas was a little baby (still comfortable in the baby bjorn and didn't have a regular sleep time), i went to meet friends a couple times at rivoli restaurant and ate dessert standing up at the bar (with a sleeping baby in the bjorn). once they even gave me a glass of their fancy grape juice, for free. or take the baby with you. when lucas was a little baby (still comfortable in the baby bjorn and didn’t have a regular sleep time), i went to meet friends a couple times at rivoli restaurant and ate dessert standing up at the bar (with a sleeping baby in the bjorn). once they even gave me a glass of their fancy grape juice, for free.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-601 Crystal Fri, 25 Aug 2006 03:20:42 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-601 Whitney I just love this idea. I hated the idea of having a "stranger" put my babies to bed. Leaving after they were asleep though is a great way to do it. And hey, anything that gets me dessert is a very good idea :) Whitney I just love this idea. I hated the idea of having a “stranger” put my babies to bed. Leaving after they were asleep though is a great way to do it. And hey, anything that gets me dessert is a very good idea :)

]]> By: Happy Mommy Thoughts » A great way for new moms to get out of the house http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-600 Happy Mommy Thoughts » A great way for new moms to get out of the house Fri, 25 Aug 2006 03:14:23 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-600 [...] On that note, I have to share with you a great blog post. The whole blog is quite interesting for moms with kids 12 months and younger. Enjoy. The post is here. [...] [...] On that note, I have to share with you a great blog post. The whole blog is quite interesting for moms with kids 12 months and younger. Enjoy. The post is here. [...]

]]> By: Nature Moms Blog » Blog Archive » A tip from Rookie Moms http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-594 Nature Moms Blog » Blog Archive » A tip from Rookie Moms Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:26:15 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-594 [...] I have three kids ages 7 months to 5 years and it seems that on many days my identity has dissapeared. My day revolves around changing diapers, feedings, baths, playdates, schooling, and a million other kiddy activities. I think that is probably why I love reading the Rookie Moms blog that has over 300 activities that are more fun than cleaning someone’s tushy. Activity number 389 is a good reminder to me that I need to schedule times to get away with a good friend for a cup of organic, fair trade certified coffee every now and again. If I could find a place that had organic chocolate cake like the cake she shows in that post I think I would move next door to it. No Comments » [...] [...] I have three kids ages 7 months to 5 years and it seems that on many days my identity has dissapeared. My day revolves around changing diapers, feedings, baths, playdates, schooling, and a million other kiddy activities. I think that is probably why I love reading the Rookie Moms blog that has over 300 activities that are more fun than cleaning someone’s tushy. Activity number 389 is a good reminder to me that I need to schedule times to get away with a good friend for a cup of organic, fair trade certified coffee every now and again. If I could find a place that had organic chocolate cake like the cake she shows in that post I think I would move next door to it. No Comments » [...]

]]> By: tanyetta http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-311 tanyetta Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:19:22 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-311 Went out for coffee, Jazz and Chocolate cake with a few girlfriends tonight! OH MY GOODNESS. What a wonderful way to start the weekend! Thanks for this tip. Went out for coffee, Jazz and Chocolate cake with a few girlfriends tonight! OH MY GOODNESS. What a wonderful way to start the weekend! Thanks for this tip.

]]> By: Becky Senf http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Becky Senf Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:35:15 +0000 http://www.rookiemoms.com/go-out-for-just-dessert#comment-309 Oh, I almost forgot, another place for a good dessert experience is the chain of fondue restaurants called "The Melting Pot" - my sister and her husband loved the restaurant so much, they're opening one in Durham, North Carolina! They do a range of chocolate fondues, and have a great wine selection (including champagne) as well as mixed drinks. Because it's fondue, it's a nice, slow process, so you actually get to talk to your spouse before the dessert is gone! I've been to the restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, and apparently there's one opening in Boston too. I can't wait! Oh, I almost forgot, another place for a good dessert experience is the chain of fondue restaurants called “The Melting Pot” – my sister and her husband loved the restaurant so much, they’re opening one in Durham, North Carolina! They do a range of chocolate fondues, and have a great wine selection (including champagne) as well as mixed drinks. Because it’s fondue, it’s a nice, slow process, so you actually get to talk to your spouse before the dessert is gone! I’ve been to the restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, and apparently there’s one opening in Boston too. I can’t wait!

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