5 great at-home date ideas
Don't have the budget, energy, or bandwidth to plan date night? Here are 5 ways to reconnect with your beloved in the comfort of your own home.
Regular date-nights are an important way for couples to rest and reconnect, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to plan them. Whether you’re on a tight budget, you can’t find a good babysitter, or your infant is breastfeeding around the clock, there are seasons of life where at-home dates are a better option!
But if you’ve had your share of takeout-and-a-movie nights, here are some creative alternatives. So tuck the kids into bed, grab the baby monitor, turn off your phones, and head to your living room.
1. Dance together
There’s nothing like slow dancing with your beloved while jazz plays softly. If you’re not typically one to dance, or if you just want to polish up, you can check out YouTube tutorials on an easy slow step like a rumba or foxtrot.
2. Poetry night
Crack open that volume of poetry you haven’t touched since college and take turns reading out loud to each other. After each one, talk to each other about what lines struck you and why. You don’t have to limit yourself to sonnets! You can explore dramatic ballads, humorous limericks, or even an epic poem.
3. Board and card games
Card games are a great option if you have a competitive streak! Here’s a list of two-player games that work with a standard deck of cards. You can also break out the board games for a hands-on, screen-free night.
4. Wine and charcuterie
For a more relaxed evening, grab your favorite bottle of wine, put some cheese, crackers, and cured meats on a cutting board, and enjoy the chance to catch up with each other. Use these conversation starters to avoid the temptation to merely catch up on family logistics.
5. Make a photo album
Sure, we keep most of our photos on our phones, but it’s great for families to have hands-on mementos too. You can order prints from your local drug store, and then laugh and reminisce together as you compile your album.
Hopefully these ideas will give you a chance to enjoy your spouse’s company without the pressure of a fancy date in town. Your marriage is the root of your family, and everyone will benefit from having Mom and Dad happy and connected.
