DNI Paris Insert

D AT E N I G HT IN BO X

DATE GUIDE

welcome to

a night in paris!

We are thrilled to bring you on a journey back in time with our twist on an escape room adventure! In these times, we could all use a little vacation to Paris even if it’s only in our minds. Our hope is to let you escape for a moment from the hustle and bustle of life and let your imagination and heart receive this date!

We have so much fun in store for you tonight! Take 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 others.

Till Next Month!

Megan Pruitt, Owner and Founder of Date Night In

DATE ACTIVITIES

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SET THE MOOD COOK YOUR SUGGESTED DINNER RECIPES LAVENDER REFLEXOLOGY EXPERIENCE: THE MUSÉE D’ORSAY THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE ENJOY YOUR PARISIAN SNACK EMBARK ON YOUR DELIVERED WITH LOVE ADVENTURE TIME CAPSULE MOVIE SUGGESTIONS TO CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT

Set the Mood Consider the space in which your date will be taking place tonight. Visit datenightinbox.com/paris to download and print some fun props to get in the mood. If you want to go all out, we encourage you to get dressed up!

Dim the lights, light some candles, and visit your custom Spotify playlist to enjoy the night.

Dinner Menu Hi, friends! I’m Marina from Marina Makes (marinamakesblog. com). I put together a romantic meal for you that includes spaghetti squash cacio e pepe, French green beans, and frozen dark chocolate-covered bananas (they taste like ice cream).

I’d love to see how your food turns out, so please feel free to share pictures on social media; don’t forget to use the hashtag #marinamakeseats. Locate your included recipe card and Happy Eating!

Lavender Reflexology Locate your included Jubel Naturals essential oil on-the-go blend and prepare to enjoy some reflexology. Staying true to your characters, the war has taken a toll on you and relaxing is the perfect way to begin the night.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet and hands. Several studies indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as stress and anxiety, and enhance relaxation and sleep.

The recommended massage can be applied to hands or feet, whatever is easiest or feels more comfortable.

Next, gently squeeze the hand/foot to increase circulation.

While focusing on an area, gently roll on the lavender to each area of focus.

Switch turns after instructions have been completed.

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Diaphragm: Encourage your partner to take nice deep breaths while stimulating this reflex. It will help them to relax and tune into their body.

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You’ll notice that there’s a line on the palm just under the knuckles, that’s the marker you want to aim for. Start at one end of the hand, apply pressure and shuffle along while following that line. Then follow it back the other way. Go over this area multiple times.

Head/ Cerebrum: This relates to busy brains and busy lives.

Stimulate the top of the thumb or big toe and make note to your partner that their head should suddenly feel at ease.

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Palm side - apply firm pressure to the top section of the thumb or toe and press down while making circular motions.

Make sure to cover the entire top section and you’ll be sure to sufficiently stimulate the head reflex.

Neck: When life is hectic, there are two areas within the body that seem to tense up first - the neck carries a lot of tension with the shoulders coming in as a close second.

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Palm side - start from the right side of the bottom section of the thumb and shuffle your way across that section horizontally, applying as much pressure as is comfortable.

Shoulders: Holding the world on your shoulders? Offer some relief by applying pressure to this area.

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On the back of your hand/foot, apply pressure with your thumb and shuffle along the area in the diagram. Go as deep as feels comfortable and make circular motions.

Experience: The Musée d’Orsay Famous for its vast collection of Impressionist paintings, Musée d’Orsay holds the largest number of famous paintings in the world. The Musée d’Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. Get ready to go on a virtual tour of the musuem right from your home! Head to datenightinbox.com/paris and click on the link to get started.

Translation: But what love has bound together, time cannot unbind.

Mais ce qu’a lié l’amour même, le temps ne peut le délier – Germain Nouveau

The Language of Love French is often considered to be the most romantic language in the world. Learn some romantic French phrases on the chart below and recite a few of them to your partner! Feel free to even write your partner a letter on a sheet of paper and see if they can translate it!

MON AMOUR

MY LOVE

MON CHER / MA CHÉRIE

MY DEAR

JE T’AIME

I LOVE YOU

JE T’AIME POUR TOUJOURS

I LOVE YOU FOREVER

SANS TOI, JE NE SUIS RIEN

WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING

J’ADORE TON SOURIRE

I LOVE YOUR SMILE

JE SUIS FOU DE TOI

I AM CRAZY ABOUT YOU

JE T'ADORE

I ADORE YOU

MOI AUSSI, JE T'AIME

I LOVE YOU TOO

DONNE MOI UN CÂLIN

HUG ME

EMBRASSE-MOI

KISS ME

À TOI, POUR TOUJOURS

YOURS FOREVER

TU ME RENDS HEUREUSE/ HEUREUX

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

JE VEUX TE SERRER CONTRE TOI

I WANT TO HOLD YOU CLOSE TO ME

JE TE VEUX

I WANT YOU

JE SUIS À TOI

I AM YOURS

L'AMOUR EST PLUS FORT QUE TOUT

LOVE IS STRONGER THAN ANYTHING

EST-CE QUE TU M’AIMES

DO YOU LOVE ME

Enjoy Your Included Snack Locate and enjoy your authentic French Jacquet Petite Cakes with chocolate chips. To enhance your snack, add ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries. Your Petite Cakes were made in France and are GMO free.

Perhaps get a little adventurous by closing your eyes and letting your significant other feed you while focusing on the taste!

DELIVERED WITH LOVE ADVENTURE It is the year 1919. There are rumors that the peace treaty will be signed in Compiegne, France soon. Its been close to five years since the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the war is almost over. Having been separated for so long, your sole line of communication has been through letters, often weeks or months delayed.

So much has happened during your time apart, but your love remains strong. You’ve both been given clues by a trusted family member to meet each other in a specific place at an appointed time of day. The thought of a true reunion is almost indescribable.

Locate your clue card and work together to use these clues to identify the time, means of travel, location, and date for your meeting. You will use items from the box to help solve these clues. If you should get stuck or need a hint, visit datenightinbox. com/paris for help. (For an extra added challenge, set a timer and try and

solve the clues before

time runs out.)

Time Capsule This Date Night In Box might be all about France in the year 1919, but this next activity is all about capturing the essence of right now. Together, you are going to create a time capsule to remind yourselves of this heck of a year we have all endured just like the lovers featured in tonight’s adventure.

We encourage you to fill your time capsule with things that are meaningful to you and below we have listed some ideas for inspiration.

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Family photo Handmade item crafted by a loved one Favorite poem, song, or piece of writing Cover of a magazine or newspaper showing the time and trends To Go Menu from your favorite restaurant

You could also include lists in your time capsule:

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Favorite things Most challenging parts of the year Favorite activities you enjoyed together Dreams for the years to come

Planning the Future Opening Plan when you’ll open your time capsule! Maybe wait 10 years? Or 3? Whatever you decide, make sure that you mark the date on your capsule box and stick to it. You could even go ahead and put a reminder in your electronic calendar!

Lastly, once you’re happy with your time capsule, place it somewhere. Tuck it away in a corner of your basement or attic.

Place it high in the rafters of your garage or at the top of your closet. Be sure to find a good location… just not so good that you lose it!

Movie Suggestions to continue your date night: Try watching them in French with English subtitles to really continue the experience.

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The Bourne Identity Les Miserables Midnight in Paris Chocolat The Da Vinci Code In Love and War Moulin Rouge The Phantom of the Opera

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