a Digital Digest for Modern Relationships |
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Date Night: Back to School |
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With clever, outside-the-box date ideas more thoughtful than the typical dinner and a movie, we're eliminating the guesswork and making date night effortless for couples. This month, we're headed back to school in the big apple. |
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Delicious: Couples that cook together are more likely to stay together. In under three hours, learn how to make pasta from scratch, fold dumplings, or hand roll sushi. Then dig in with your classmates and enjoy the fruits of your labor! (BiteUnite)Decadent: Building an art collection can be a bit daunting, so bone up on the art world's big players under the tutelage of Christie's experts. More than art appreciation, you'll engage with artists, gallery owners, curators, and garner insight into the production, selection, exhibition, and sale of contemporary art. ( Christie's)Different: Stay cozy at home while learning the Japanese art of kintsugi – mending cracked pottery with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer to enhance the breaks and flaws, appreciating the beauty in imperfection. Poetic. A craft kit arrives at your door with everything you need for this hands-on virtual class. (Class Bento) |
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A specially curated selection of thoughtful items, from helpful tools for entertaining to fun surprises for cozy nights in, designed to delight and enhance your life together. |
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Steal This Itinerary: A Weekend in DC |
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Quick, easy, and budget-friendly travel ideas including unexpected locales and original takes on classic destinations—perfect for adventurous couples or families looking to get off the beaten path.This month, we're rediscovering DC beyond the world class museums and monuments. |
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When to go: The fall is a fantastic time to visit. It's less crowded, the foliage is vibrant, and the temperatures land in the 60s and 70s. The calendar is stacked with loads of food, drink, music, and art festivals happening nearly every weekend. Where to stay: Effortlessly cool, The Dupont Circle Hotel serves mid-century vibes for casually chic clientele in the know. The Dupont Circle neighborhood hosts a lively after-work crowd with happy hours and oyster bars. The National Mall, White House, and monuments are a jaunty, tree-lined walk away. (Condé Nast Traveler)What to eat: DC is home to one of the most culturally diverse restaurant scenes outside of Queens – come hungry! Definitely hit up Little Ethiopia for classic dishes like beef tibs and doro wot scooped up with soft, stretchy injera at iconic mainstays like Dukem and Chercher. (Eater DC) What to do/see: The Smithsonian isn't the only place to catch fine art. On a gorgeous day, take a walk along the U Street Corridor and check out the large scale street art, part of the MuralsDC program, a city-wide initiative established to support the creation of local arts and culture in the District. (MuralsDC) |
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From around the web, our favorite newsworthy and notable pop culture moments exploring all things relationships. |
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Image: Jonathan Prime/Prime |
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- 🌶️ Absolutely not your mama's bedtime stories! Access an ever-expanding audio library of the spiciest shorts narrated by the sexiest voices. Listen with your partner for a different kind of parallel play. (Dipsea)
- 💂 What did we do with our weekend? This. Just this on repeat. Red, White, and Royal Blue is the summer rom-commy diversion we definitely needed. (The Atlantic)
- 🎀 Is this the era of the Barbie Break Up? It's being called the new litmus test, but how your partner perceives the film could provide telling insight that might not jive. (HuffPo)
- ⏰ Want to set up your day for success? Have sex first thing and hold off on hard convos until Sunday morning. Experts reveal the best times to do everything. (The Guardian)
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Firestarter: Kindle a Convo with your Partner |
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In each issue of BANDIT, we'll suggest a conversation starter to help connect deeper with your partner. Backpack stuffed with fresh school supplies, what was your favorite part about the new school year? |
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