Chanelle Minor
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1. Get sweaty
There are multiple fun runs in the area to keep you warm on a cool Saturday this fall. The Tater Trot in Blackfoot is held on Nov. 9. This celebrates potatoes in Idaho and the end of the potato harvest. Getting your blood pumping with your sweetheart is a great way to bond.
2. Baby, it’s brisk outside
It may be getting chilly outside but a picnic in the park will be just the thing to warm you up. Pack some soup, tea or cocoa and plenty of blankets. Cozying up to your love is sure to raise the temperature between you.
3. Seeing stars
Autumn nights out here in Idaho are crisp and cold, but you can’t beat the starry skies. Blankets, stars and a thermos of hot chocolate is a recipe for love. You may even make your cuddle-buddy’s wish come true by sneaking a kiss.
4. Help me help you
Now that it is cold outside, you are forced to spend time indoors. You might as well be volunteering. The Idaho Food Bank is always in need of volunteers to help sort food. The soup kitchen is also a great place to volunteer. It can be a fun bonding experience as well as helpful for the community.
5. Let’s go sledding
The age-old favorite cold-weather activity is sledding. Bundle up warm, then sled together. Try to make a train and sled down together every time. You may even steal a kiss when the snow starts to fly.
6. Colors in a bag
Now that it is cold, Skittle bowling is the perfect date! Whether alone or in a group, bowling silly is a great way to bond. Assign each color Skittle as a different and unique way to bowl. Draw them randomly out of a bag, and let the fun and giggles ensue.
7. Let it snow
We are lucky enough to live near many ski hills. Head up to Pebble Creek Ski Area near Pocatello or Kelly Canyon if you’re in Idaho Falls for some fun on the slopes. Even if you can’t ski or snowboard well, it is just fun to be on the bunny hill together. Plus, it is always fun to cuddle up in the lodge together with some hot chocolate.
8. Movie night
Host your own screening party. Each pick out your secret favorite movie (the more random, the better), make popcorn and curl up and enjoy. Try mixing up your popcorn with different candies, like cut up Snickers or Skittles. Just have fun!
