For when you want to spice things up without having to put on real clothes.
Maybe you’re a homebody through and through, or you just don’t feel like going out this weekend. Even if you just want to save a little money right now, the point is you want to spend quality time together without leaving the house. We hear you. The thing is, you did so many puzzles during the pandemic you can’t possibly do another one, and yes, you absolutely have binge-watched every show. What to do, what to do.
Here are 6 romantic date ideas to strengthen your relationship right from the comfort of your own home:
Dinner Date Night Out, In:
Time to pretend like you’re at your own fancy restaurant! Pull out the tablecloth, write a menu out with wine pairings, put your favorite record on and light the candles. Cooking together encourages teamwork in the kitchen, which is a great way to turn up the heat. Best of all, at the end you have a beautifully inspired space to engage in conversation and enjoy your homemade meal.
Dream Date Bucket List:
Create a date bucket list together! A bucket list ensures that your goals align and helps keep each other accountable to your dreams. It’s also a fun way to inspire open communication! Dreaming of going horseback riding, or riding the wine train in Napa? Write a list of 20 dream date ideas to inspire your next grand outings together.
Tasting Party:
Ready to spice things up and channel your inner Anton Ego? (Please tell us you’ve seen Ratatouille!) Pick a food or drink that both you and your partner love– cheese, chocolate, IPA, Pinot Noir, potstickers if that’s your thing… you get it!– and get a selection. This could be anything from a variety of frozen pizzas to every type of Cab Sauv you find at the store. Spend the evening taste testing and critiquing, and agree on a winner!
Nostalgia Night:
Whether it’s your nonna’s pasta or a comforting box of mac & cheese, celebrate your favorite memories by each recreating a special dish from your childhood and sharing. This is one of our favorites because it’s nostalgic and inspires genuine connection and vulnerable communication.
At-Home Movie Theater:
Unleash your inner kid and build a pillow fort in the living room. Choose a ’90s or early 2000s rom-com, grab your favorite blankets, comfiest pillows, hang the string lights and pop the corn. If you have a projector, set it up! This is a super cozy date idea that’s especially great on gloomy days or lazy Sunday afternoons.
Board Game Night:
Put down those phones and pull out your favorite games. You won’t believe how much fun there is to be had on a tech-free evening! Not sure where to start? Check out some of our favorite board games for 2+ players here!
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