Everyday with Rachel Ray magazine's November 2006 issue had a "Date Night" contest and the winner is one that had a creative idea for LDRs.
"While long-distance dating, I called my girlfriend (now wife) and gave her a grocery list for the evening. We had a phone date that night, each cooking the same meal in our respective cities [Seattle/Chicago]. We had a delicious meal and conversation, even if we couldn't be together."
Adam Ellis
Seattle, WA
That certainly is one good way to bring the long-distance relationship closer together and not seemingly so far apart!!! :D