DATE NIGHT IN BOX
Hollywood
DATE GUIDE
L I G H TS , CA M E R A , ACT I ON ! Welcome to your Hollywood Date Night In Box! You can expect to get a glimpse of the glamour that comes with Hollywood during this date. Get ready to bring out your inner celebrity while having some lighthearted fun together. This is your time to shine! Prepare yourselves for a walk down the red carpet with paparazzi, casting calls, a delicious treat, and even some fun awards. We hope that you enjoy a bit of glitz and glamour while creating valuable memories with one another during this date. Don’t forget to post your own paparazzi pictures of your date and share them using #DateNightInBox. One lucky couple will win and get their next date night FREE! Join us on Facebook or Instagram for more details. If you received this date as a gift and enjoy your night, we would love for you to join us again next month! Thanks to all of you for allowing us to help build memories with you and your significant other.
Till Next Month! From the Date Night In Team
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SET THE MOOD COOK YOUR SUGGESTED DINNER RECIPES TABLE TALK WALK THE RED CARPET TRIVIA SNACK AND MOVIE MADLIBS CASTING CALL AND THE AWARD GOES TO REFLECTION & WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT
SET THE MOOD Time to get into character for your date night...literally! Locate the two name stickers in your box. Think of a celebrity character for your partner. Without letting them see, write their character on the name sticker and place it on their back. As you make your way through this date, the goal is to figure out who each of you are. You are not allowed to ask any questions about your character! Give your partner subtle clues as the night goes on. For example, if you choose Leonardo DiCaprio for your partner, you could ask them if they have their life vest ready or if they have a fear of cruise ships. Spice up the game a little by deciding on a reward for whoever guesses their character first! Light your included candle and don’t forget to access your custom Hollywood playlist at datenightinbox.com/hollywood.
CO OK YOUR SUGGESTED DINNER RECIPES We’ve included custom recipes provided by our top notch Hollywood Chefs Off The Pepper! Husband and wife duo, Virginia and Joshua Townsend, have been in the cooking world for over ten years. They have a passion for food and the idea of using it to bring others together. Feel free to follow their journey on Instagram @offthepepper or at offthepepper.com. Our hope is that you will be inspired through the Townsends’ passion for delicious food and will even use this recipe card again in the future. Have fun cooking and enjoy!
Most of us love a good romantic movie every now and then - and there is nothing wrong with that! They are a great way to get some sparks flying while watching a
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love life other than your own play out on the screen. They are often accompanied by some pulls on your heartstrings, laughter, and even tears. However, another thing that often comes with romantic films, and media in general, are unrealistic expectations. The world of media can have monumental effects on our relationships without us even realizing it’s happening. These effects happen subtly and over a long period of time which is why they can so often go unnoticed. Romantic films portray to us what love is “supposed” to look like. Whether this is through flowers, songs, gifts, or whatever else, it can many times cause us to only look for love in these specific ways. When looking at romantic films specifically, they have an astonishing way of merging the feeling of the ‘honeymoon’ phase with the incredible bond built through long term relationships. However, we know that this is just not realistic. Real, healthy relationships have a lot more acceptance, honesty, and compromise that these films tend to leave out. When we go into a relationship with ideas of what love is ‘supposed’ to look like, we are treading very dangerous waters. Jump into the questions below together and then discuss the tips we provide on how you can recalibrate the expectations of love we may have unconsciously set for ourselves.
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In what ways do you feel that romantic movies, or media in general, have given you unrealistic expectations personally?
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How do you think comparing one’s love life to others’ can have seriously damaging effects on a relationship?
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What are some practical ways you think you can separate media from reality?
TIPS Separate realistic and unrealistic expectations. A practical way of doing this is to make a list of all your expectations in a relationship. Yes, all of them. Then, take a pen and mark out any that are unrealistic.
To figure out which ones these are, flip the roles. As a partner, determine which ones you feel that you could realistically do. If you feel like there is an expectation of something that you could not do 100% all the time for a partner, it needs to go. It is not fair to expect something from someone else that you do not feel you could even do yourself. Think about what actually matters, and not what ‘should’ matter. Analyze your expectations and think deeply about the ones that actually matter to you. Ask yourself, “is this genuinely important to me or do I want this because it’s what I’ve been told love should look like?” Identify items that are “make or break” for you and keep in mind that everyone is different - what matters to you may not matter to your significant other. If something does not truly matter to you in a relationship, there is absolutely no need for it to be on your list of expectations. Analyze what are wants and what are needs. Out of the expectations that are left on your list, go through and decide which are wants and which are needs. A need is something that fulfills you deeply, that you cannot imagine having a relationship without. We are not saying that the wants should be pushed to the back burner; however, we must keep in mind that as humans we cannot be and fulfill everything for someone. Of course you will still desire to have your wants met when possible, but it is good for yourself and for your partner to know which expectations are something you cannot live without. Communicate. The final tip is about communication. We hear it all the time, but communication really is key. Once you have realistic expectations for your partner, it is crucial that you communicate these expectations with them. You both need to be on the same page about what it is you need from the other. Unlike in romantic films, our partners cannot always know what we are thinking and how we are feeling. They cannot read our minds. By communicating your wants, needs, and expectations, you are leveling the playing field and setting your relationship up for success. The point of this discussion is not to turn you off from romantic movies. Enjoy the movie, but remember it is just that…a movie. Remember that with reality comes messiness, disagreements, compromise, stress, and so much more. In our opinion, this makes life so much more beautiful than a movie. We are not destined for success and love from the first scene. Instead, we achieve these things through hard work, commitment, and choosing to continue loving one another through all the messiness life throws our way.
WA L K T H E R E D C A R P E T Time to walk the red carpet! For this VIP appearance, you and your partner will be strolling down the red carpet - board game style. Lay out your board game and then separate and place your paparazzi and interview cards in the designated spots face down. Place both of your game pieces on the start square and play a quick game of rock, paper, scissors to decide who goes first. Take turns rolling the die and moving that number of spaces clockwise around the board. Whenever you land on an ‘interview’ or ‘paparazzi’ space, select a card from that pile. For the interview cards, you must answer the question you are asked. For the paparazzi cards, you must get your partner to snap a picture of you completing the task or prompt on the card. Have fun with it and walk the red carpet until you run out of cards, making as many laps around the carpet as needed.
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H O L LY WO O D T R I V I A How well do you know the movies and celebrities of Hollywood? Work together to answer the fill-in-the-blank trivia below. Once you’ve answered them all, flip to the next page of the date guide to see how many you got right! 1.
This pop boy band name is made up of the last letter of each band m e m b e r ’ s n a m e : ____________________________
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W h a t w a s S u p e r m a n ’ s h o m e p l a n e t ? ____________________________
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Which movie does this quote belong to? “You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” ____________________________
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For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Academy Award n o m i n a t i o n ? ____________________________
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What celebrity was the victim of an infamous “wardrobe malfunction” d u r i n g t h e 2 0 0 4 S u p e r B o w l h a l f t i m e s h o w ? ____________________________
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W h a t w a s t h e f i r s t c o l o r f i l m t o w i n B e s t P i c t u r e ? ____________________________
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Which celebrity played the genie in the live action Aladdin? ____________________________
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What Martin Scorsese movie holds the all-time record for F-bombs? ____________________________
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Who was named by People Magazine sexiest man alive in 2019? ____________________________
1 0 . T h i s d u o s a n g t h e “ F r i e n d s ” t h e m e s o n g : ____________________________ 11. In what 1976 thriller does Robert De Niro famously say “You talkin’ to m e ? ” ____________________________ 12. Which film was the first ever feature-length animated movie? ____________________________ 1 3 . I n D i r t y D a n c i n g , w h a t w a s B a b y ’ s r e a l n a m e ? ____________________________ 1 4 . W h a t i s a n i c k n a m e f o r t h e A c a d e m y A w a r d s ? ____________________________ 15. In the Wizard of Oz, what was the name of the Good Witch of the North? ____________________________
SNACK AND MOVIE MAD LIBS Pop your bubbly while you each fill out your movie mad libs sheets. Fill in the blanks on side one first, then flip the sheet over and fill in the blanks with the corresponding numbers. Take turns reading your movie plots out loud and vote whose movie you would rather see!
CASTING CALL Calling all stars! In Hollywood, everyone dreams of making it big but most superstars have to work their way up from the bottom. It’s time to bring out your inner actor or actress while you try out for a commercial. Use the list of objects below and let the fun begin. The rules are that you must each come up with a new use for the object you have been given and make up a 30-60 second commercial advertising it in this new way. For example, a toothbrush cannot be used for a teeth brushing advertisement but instead it could be used as a new special kitchen utensil. Start by playing a game of rock, paper, scissors to see who wins. Winner gets the first choice of one of the items on the list. Go back and forth until you each have chosen your four objects. Take a moment to think about how you want to advertise your products, then let the challenge begin. Get creative and improvise! Afterwards, vote for who gets the role or play just for fun.
Items: Shoe
Toothbrush
Fork
Cup
Tissue
Towel
Pillow
Writing Utensil
A N D T H E AWA R D G O E S T O Finally, the part of the evening you’ve been waiting for...awards! Bring out your included trophy and set it in between you and your partner. Take turns reading the awards below and whichever one of you deserves the award more grabs or receives the trophy. Some awards may be no brainers while others may cause a little contemplation. Have fun with it, enjoy some laughs, and be honest with each other (and yourself)!
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Award for having the best fashion
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Award for worst driver
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Award for taking the longest in the bathroom
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Award for falling asleep mid conversation
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Award for having the most patience
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Award for being the most forgetful
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Award for being the most spontaneous
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Award for being the most talkative
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Award for canceling plans last minute
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Award for best cook
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Award for being most romantic
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Award for being the most dramatic
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Award for being the best kisser
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Award for being first to apologize
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Award for most likely to become famous
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Award for being the funniest
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Award for being the best singer
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Award for being the messiest
TRIVIA ANSWERS 15. Glinda
Wolf of Wall Street
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14. The Oscars
Will Smith
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13. Frances
Gone with the Wind
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Janet Jackson
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12. Snow White and the Seven
Big
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11. Taxi Driver
Sandlot
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10. The Rembrandts
Krypton
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Nsync
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Dwarfs 9.
John Legend
REFLECTION TA K E A M O M ENT T O RE F L E C T O N Y O U R H O L L YWOOD D AT E NIGHT I N EX PER I E N C E . D I S C U S S T H E S E Q U E S T IONS T OGET HER:
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Which part of the date did you enjoy the most? Did you try something new as a part of your date? What was it like to experience it with your significant other? Are there any aspects of the date that you would like to incorporate into your relationship in the future?
CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT H ER E AR E SO M E W A Y S T O C O N T I N U E Y O U R D AT E NIGHT :
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Sing karaoke Play charades using your favorite movie scenes Write acceptance speeches to each other, accepting the role as their partner
CHECK OUT THESE AWARD WINNING MOVIES
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Bonnie and Clyde The Iron Lady The Departed Howards End Moonlight Undefeated
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