"Baby It's Cold Outside": In Home Date Ideas
Date night for many couples can often prove to be a challenge.
Even without kids, many couples find their respective schedules consumed with various responsibilities, making it difficult to not only plan for a night out, but actually follow through with those plans.
Another issue with planning an out of home date, is often times, location. For those couples who don't live near or within a city, it can be a hassle to not only muster up the energy to go out, but the funds for whatever activity is being planned.
And hey, let’s not forget about the icy breezes that are blowing in, sending shivers up and down everyone’s spine.
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So, why not skip all of the inconveniences, unnecessary fees and costs, and the plain nuisances of going out?
Scroll through our list of at home date ideas for a fun and convenient way to spend time with your partner; no little black dress or ties required (unless you like it that way of course).
Game Night (Have a fun, flirty, and maybe even competitive date with a few of these games suggestions: Couples Trivia, adult board and card games, Twister, Gin, Blackjack, Monopoly, and Uno)
Spa Date (Light some of your favorite candles, dim the lights, and turn on a relaxing playlist for a decadent at home spa night. Here are some of the activities you might want to include: manicure, pedicure, face masks, deep conditioning treatments, meditation, bubble bath, and an exfoliating body scrub.)
Themed Dinner (Enjoy the flavors of Italy, Nigeria, France, India, Japan, Kenya, Jamaica, Sudan, and so much more in the comforts of your own home! Decorate your kitchen, and or dining room, with culturally themed décor and play music in the native tongue of the country of your choosing to amp up the ambiance!)
Bake Off (Find a fun recipe and have a baking competition with your partner! You can even invite over another couple to serve as the judges!)
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Sip n' Paint (Turn on your favorite playlist, or perhaps even your favorite show, and have a therapeutic night of painting and wine.)
Hip-Hop Karaoke (After a long day, it's nice to let loose with the person you're most comfortable with. Get a few good laughs in with this fun date, as you belt out the melodies of DaBaby, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, and more.)
Book Club for Two (Is there anything more sexy than sharing an intellectual moment with your partner? Grab a bottle of wine and crack open a book for a couples book club. Create a list of discussion questions that leave your mind swirling with intrigue, curiosity, inspiration, and admiration.)
Make a Couples Vision Board (Though 2019 is on its way out, there’s still plenty of time to tackle the rest of the year with a feverish ambition. Whether your goals pertain to your finances, travel, mental health, schooling, fitness, or career, a vision board is the perfect way to begin the journey of accomplishing said tasks and goals.)
A Video Game Marathon (Need we say more? Regardless of your console preferences (X-Box, PlayStation, or maybe even GameCube for the old heads out there, this date idea is competitive and entertaining! And you can make it even more interesting by posing a "winner gets..." arrangement!)
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Flex Your Creative Muscles with Modeling Clay (Order an air dry modeling clay kit (or an oven bake modeling clay kit) and get to work! Let your creative juices flow while you create anything from a simple mug, to something more complex like a figurine.)
Ice Cream Sundaes For Two (Blue Bell, Ben & Jerry's, Haagen Dazs, Cold Stone, Magnum, Nestle, whatever your favorite brand, use it freely for this date idea! Create rich, mouthwatering, delectable sundaes with your partner, and enjoy them without shame!)
Living Room Yoga (Grab a mat [or a towel if you're new to yoga] and enjoy working up a sweat with your partner! If you or your significant other are unfamiliar with yoga, try following a beginners yoga video!)
Create a Scrapbook (In a world where our memories live online, this date idea is designed to take you back to simpler time. Live in nostalgia for a night as you cut, paste, and decorate a scrapbook with some of your favorites memories. Include everything from the ticket stubs from your first movie date, to pictures, and even receipts from some of your favorite gifts.)
An Online Dance Class (There's no need to go out for a dance class anymore. There are hundreds of online dance classes that you and your partner can sign up for; some that are even free! With a quick Google search, you and your significant other can soon salsa, tap dance, or even ballet the night away!)
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