Things heated up this summer with love and romance, and there's no reason it can't continue into the fall. Here are some tips for autumn romance.
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Fall Romance Ideas That Add Spark To The Season (PHOTOS)
Join In On Football Season(01 of13)
For many men, "Fall" is just another name for "Football season." Since you can't beat 'em, you might as well join 'em! Get tickets to a local game, pack a tailgate picnic and head out to the stadium. Be sure to bring a warm blanket for the two of you to snuggle under, and maybe a thermos-full of hot chocolate laced with coffee liqueur for half-time.
Take Advantage Of Pumpkin Season(02 of13)
Jack-o-lanterns aren't just for kids -- this Halloween, pick up a couple of extra pumpkins and spend the evening carving them up together! Maybe you want to work together to create an amazing masterpiece, or maybe you want to work solo to design special "his and hers" messages for one another. Some ideas: a big set of lips and some false eyelashes on a girl pumpkin for him -- an "I love you" message that lights up when the candle is inside for her!
Play High Stakes Board Games(03 of13)
Take a traditional board game and make up your own rules. Yahtzee can become "Strip Yahtzee," by simply adding that for every three of a kind you roll, your partner loses a piece of clothing. For every four of a kind you roll, you get a "wish": a kiss, a foot massage, etc. And for every Yahtzee, set the timer for 5 minutes (and only 5 minutes!) of "high scorer dominance." You can do something similar with Scrabble - earning extra points for sexy words, or Monopoly - paying for properties with "favors" rather than cash.
Share Firelight(04 of13)
There's nothing more inviting than the glow of a fireplace on a crisp Fall evening. Spread a blanket out in front of the fire, toss around a few fluffy pillows, and serve up some warm apple cider with cinnamon sticks. Relax and enjoy each other's company. Soon you'll be toasting more than your tootsies!
Dance In The Dark(05 of13)
Set up an impromptu dance floor in your bedroom. Light some candles, turn on the Harry Connick Jr. CD and hold each other close. Dance the old-fashioned way, cheek-to-cheek, and whisper sweet nothings in his ear. Let the music move you, and melt into each others arms.
Want To Make It interesting?(06 of13)
When the weather's crummy and he wants to spend the day watching sports on TV, make it interesting for both of you! Place bets on how many car commercials are shown in the next station break, which team's cheerleaders get on camera next, how long it takes five minutes to really play. Bet kisses, massages, sweet treats, etc.
Puzzle Him(07 of13)
This takes a little forethought - get a jigsaw puzzle and put it together on a piece of cardboard. Put another piece of cardboard on top of it and flip it over. Now write a message to your significant other, or make it an invitation! Be creative, even naughty! Then flip it back over and pull the pieces apart. Keep one piece hidden in your bra. That night, ask him to help you with the puzzle. If you have a glass top table, do the puzzle directly on the table. Once the puzzle is all assembled, have him look for the missing piece under the table. When he can't find it, crawl under the table to help, and show him your message. It won't take long for him to find that missing puzzle piece now!
Create Your Own Starry Nights(08 of13)
Get a pack of glow-in-the-dark stars to stick on the ceiling over your bed. Have them spell out a love note to your honey. When the lights go out, you can lie under the stars and cuddle.
Wash Your Cares Away(09 of13)
How about a soothing bath for two? Make bath sachets by wrapping cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel in pieces of fabric and tying with a ribbon. Drop into a hot bath, add a few capfuls of almond oil. Indulge!
Tea For Two(10 of13)
Take a little time-out with an afternoon tea party. De-stress over chamomile and banana bread, and take turns with the shoulder rubs.
Recipe For Romance(11 of13)
Cool Autumn breezes call for simmering stews. Spend time in the kitchen together chopping up herbs and veggies and create your own cold-weather feast! Serve with corn bread and your favorite wine.
Bicycle-Built-For-Two(12 of13)
Enjoy the last few sunny weekends by renting a bicycle built for two and cruising the neighborhood!
Story Time Together(13 of13)
Grimm's Fairy Tales take on a whole new meaning when read aloud by the one you love. Curl up on the couch and revisit some of your favorites, and love happily ever after.
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