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With finals coming up next week, we all need something to look forward to afterwards – you know, so we don’t drown in a puddle of our own tears. Here a few date ideas to keep you and your beloved motivated!

  1. Christmas Tree Lighting in Leavenworth

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Take a mini vacay to Leavenworth to see the beautiful Christmas lights and g on a tour all of the little shops!

 

  1. Make a Gingerbread House

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Get into the Christmas spirit by making a gingerbread house – add a little competition by seeing who can make the most extravagant house.

 

  1. Visit the Top Floor of the Columbia Tower

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If you haven’t done this yet, you need to. With all of the extra Christmas lights up in the city, this is a must this winter!

 

  1. Make a Fort in Your Living Room

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Relive a little piece of your childhood and build a cozy fort in your living room. Grob some hot cocoa and a movie and you’re set!

 

  1. Ice Skating at Suncadia

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If you’re up for the drive this is so worth it! Find out house graceful your significant other is and relax by the fire pit afterwards!

 

  1. Netflix and Chill

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Seriously though, how great does cuddling up with a blanket and some hot cocoa and binge watching Christmas movies sound?

 

  1. Go For a Drive and Look at Christmas Lights

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Blast the heat in your car, turn up the Christmas music, and go on a driving tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

 

  1. Art Walk

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For something a little more sophisticated, visit a local art walk! Most art walks are free the first Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of every month.

 

  1. Zoo Lights

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Head over to the Woodland Park Zoo to see their spectacular light display!

 

  1. Carriage Ride Around Seattle

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Turn up the romance with a carriage ride around downtown Seattle – the freezing temperatures are the perfect reason to cuddle up.

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Hi everyone! My name is Amber Nickerson. I'm a puppy obsessed, coffee loving, Apparel Merchandising major at SPU. In my free time you can find me writing for my personal style blog, running or biking my stress away, or getting way too emotionally attached to Grey's Anatomy characters.
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Hello world! I am Samantha, and I'm a junior Journalism major and Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design minor at Seattle Pacific University. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and lived there for 16 years before moving to the PNW. I competed in figure skating for 16 years, and now teach students of all ages how to figure skate. I am is also greatly involved in the Seattle Dance community, performing on three different dance companies including Breed Seattle, Westlake Dance Theater/Twisted Elegance, and Ante-Up Performance Group. I am currently the President of an up-and-coming club at the University, Ante-Up Dance Club, that is greatly involved in on and off campus events. I love anything and everything fitness, fashion, and dance related.