a Digital Digest for Modern Relationships |
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Date Night: In the spirit |
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With clever, outside-of-the-box date ideas, we're eliminating the guesswork and making date night effortless and fun for couples. This October, we're harvesting the Halloween spirit all month long! |
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Delicious: At-home seasonal sip ‘n’ paints are taking over Tiktok. Elevate the evening with a sophisticated and silly charcuterie board guaranteed to awaken taste buds from the dead. Marissa Mullen, aka ThatCheesePlate on the socials, pairs your favorite Halloween candy with yummy cheeses like aged gouda, manchego, triple crème, and more. (Food52)Decadent: Indie cool-kid A24 and AMC presents Thrills & Chills, one-night-only theatrical releases of their most popular horror films. Indulge in a Nordic “last meal” before catching Midsommar on the big screen in all its daylight gore-y. ( AMC) Different: As any witch knows, brooms have long been used to sweep away negative intentions and protect homes from sinister energy. Your Roomba could never. Craft one from scratch at your local coven or book a virtual class with your boo to create your own practically magic brooms. (Hearth Craft Brooms) |
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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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A new addition to BANDIT, our Rebel leader Amy shares personal thoughts from her life navigating entrepreneurship, marriage, and motherhood. This month, Amy's road trippin', sunset-chasing engagement story on the edge of the Grand Canyon. |
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October always feels like a pivotal month for me. The brisk breeze signals change, and this sagittarius lives for it. As a born adventurer, settling for the conventional has never been my thing, which is why a “traditional” marriage proposal never sat right with me. Autumn never fails to remind me of the rather unconventional way I got engaged. Six years ago, I was on the cusp of a big life change. I was about to embark on a journey that would take me away from my home and somehow back to it, all at once. ( read more) |
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Steal This Itinerary: Cher NOLA |
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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 spending 72 hours in New Orleans – a city that may go even harder for Halloween than its famed Mardi Gras festivities. |
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When to go: As one of the most haunted cities in the US, anytime is a ghoul time to visit NOLA. But if you want to catch the Krewe of BOO parade (and you really do), plan to be in town by Saturday, October 21st. Where to stay: The Big Easy has no shortage of luxe accommodations with old world charm. In the mood for something a little more bohemian? Check out The Drifter, a renovated motel geared towards young and young-at-heart travelers “inspired by subcultural noncomformity." What to eat: The trouble with a culinary destination this rich in tradition is where not to eat. Start with a bag of blood (red sangria) at the Vampire Cafe, splurge on dinner at the famous Commander's Palace, indulge in a decadent dessert at Jewel of the South, and wrap up the evening with a speakeasy bar crawl where the only prohibition enforced is the one on mobile phones. |
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From around the web, our favorite newsworthy and notable pop culture moments exploring all things relationships. |
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- 🧘 If a daily five-minute deep breathing exercise has a positive impact on personal well-being, what happens when you pair up with your partner? Five benefits emerged for this married couple after just two weeks. (Bustle)
- 🫶 What's sexier than sex? Post-coital aftercare – the simple rituals that cement the moment for you and your partner could have an immense effect in your overall pleasure. (PopSugar)
- ⁉️ Think you know your partner inside and out? Think again! 50 questions – that's right, a whopping five-oh – to ask and answer with your beloved. (Cosmopolitan)
- 🪤 Charismatic and endearing but ultimately toxic AF, how to know when you're dealing with a narcissist and tips to avoid their tempting lure. (Mind Body Green)
- 🤷♀️ Call us crazy, but we're not so sure that a wedding day has to be the most important moment of our lives. Seems we're not alone! (Modern Rebel)
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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. What has been the most frightening moment for you in our relationship? |
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Hi there. We love hearing from you. Got a tip, some feedback, or an interesting rec? Email us. |
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