10 ideas for 90-minute dates

6. Hit the gym
Never have time to work out together anymore? Why not pair up for a game of squash or spot each other in the weight room? (Get a sexy endorphin rush and agree to continue the action later, once the kids are asleep.)

7. Shop at an outdoor market
Don't feel guilty about multitasking. If you need groceries, fill your fridge in a more relaxed, discovery-oriented manner than when you've got to speed-shop with kids in tow. Visit an organic, outdoor or ethnic market and ask questions: find out about what's best this time of year, where it came from, maybe even some new cooking techniques. Try something you wouldn't normally buy.

8. Eat and explore
Hit an ethnic market and sample the takeout foods on offer. Don't waste time sitting -- try some home-cooked convenience foods you can eat while you explore the neighbourhood: South American empanadas and pupusas, Chinese stuffed buns, Japanese yakitori on a stick, Indian samosas, Vietnamese subs, Jamaican roti and more.

9. Go lingerie shopping
Chances are, you threw out your sexy lingerie soon after your lifestyle became a lot more -- how do you say? -- “wash ‘n' wear.” The challenges of raising babies, then energetic kids sort of preclude maintaining the killer boudoir wardrobe you may've once had. So visit a lingerie boutique à deux. If you have time, try to fit in the Motel Rendez-vous, but if not, at least you're ready for your next bit of stolen time together.

10. Just chill
Find a place to just relax. Bring a blanket to spread out under a tree in the park, and don't try to do anything productive/romantic/sexy/purposeful at all, including maintaining a conversation with your partner. (There's something to be said for the concept of a comfortable silence.) Just close your eyes and take it easy. You'll be surrounded by mayhem soon enough!

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• Leaving baby for the first time
• 8 great outdoor fitness dates
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