We all know getting a date night out on the books can feel pretty impossible at times, especially while you’re raising little ones, working, and planning all the things. There’s a ton to consider! Childcare, bedtime routines, separation anxiety, pre-planning, and time constraints.
But a date night at home — though maybe not as luxurious as one out at a new restaurant or under the city lights — can feel really special, too, so I’m rounding up some date night at home ideas to inspire and excite. My hope is, that as we approach cooler and snowy weather, this list might just end up offering you some easier, fun, and unexpected options to connect with your special someone.
Below are 10 date night at home ideas for you to try during this snowy cold winter:
Make a fun cocktail together.
Try something new or seasonal. Pregnant or not a drinker? Make it a mocktail.
Snuggle up with some blankets by a bonfire.
Fall is the best time to snuggle with your boo. Throw on a thick flannel and hoodie, and get outside to warm up by the fire.
Watch one of your favorite movies.
Corny? Maybe. Adorable? Totally.
Wear matching PJs.
Have a cute couple moment. Don’t just save the matching vibes for the kids. Flannel, stripes, fleece… whatever floats your boat.
Write a song.
If you’re the musical, creative types, try songwriting. You never know what you might come up with. Not into that? Give poetry a try.
DIY hot cocoa bar.
Back to drinks. Create a DIY hot cocoa bar with all the fixin’s. Marshmallows, chocolate chips, whipped cream… you get it!
Make a new-to-you dinner.
If you’re foodies, try making a new recipe together. Once the kids are in bed and you roll your sleeves up, it can be so fun to get creative and then, ya know, enjoy a tasty meal — just you two.
Face masks.
A self-care session never hurts anyone.
Look at old baby photos and videos together.
Take a walk down memory lane. You share your favorite moments of the kids when they were teeny tiny; they share theirs.
Watch a standup comedy show.
Laughter. It’s the best. Sometimes at the end of a long day, all we really want to do with our person is cuddle and laugh. Laughing is medicine for the soul, really!
Did we miss one of your favorite date night at home ideas? Let us know in the comments.
