15 Fun & Romantic at Home Date Night Ideas

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We needed some date night ideas. My husband and I love spending quality time together, but going out for date nights can get expensive. Between the cost of dinner, entertainment, and even a babysitter if needed, it all adds up quickly. To make sure we still prioritize our time together without breaking the budget, I put together a list of fun and romantic date nights we can enjoy at home.

Movie Night

The tried-and-true movie night. We all have probably done it, more than once at that. So, try to spice it up. Get some snacks like you would get at the actual movie theater, candy, popcorn, and pop. Turn down the lights and if you want light a candle or two. Grab a blanket and snuggle up together. If you have a fireplace you could snuggle by the fire and watch the movie.

Pizza & Games

Love pizza? Love playing games? Combine the two and have a game and pizza night. You can grab your favorite board game or play a few hands of cards. Just enjoy a little competition and each other!

Cook Together

Find a recipe that looks delicious to both of you. Then get to cooking it together. The bonus is you get to eat it together also!

Scavenger Hunt

Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? You can each make up your own, hide the clues and see who finishes first. You can also have a friend, or your kids come with ideas and hide them. Then you two can work together to find them all!

Make a Couple’s Bucket List

Sit down together and make a list of things you want to do and places you want to go. You could both start by making your own list and then comparing them. Finally make one list of all things that sound fun to the both of you.

Plan a weekend getaway/vacation

Take an evening and plan a getaway for the two of you. Grab a couple drinks and start planning. Plan where to go, where to stay, what to do and even where to eat. Go ahead and book it all too!

Couples Yoga

Spend an evening doing couples yoga. Never done yoga? Why not try it out together in the comfort of your home? A quick YouTube search for couple’s yoga will give you lots of videos to try together.

Star Gaze

Check on when the next meteor shower is and make plans to go star gazing. Grab a blanket and go lay under the stars together. See who can see the most shooting stars!

Backyard Picnic

Enjoy a nice picnic in your backyard. All you need to do is pack some sandwiches and finger foods, get a couple drinks, grab a blanket, and go lounge in your back yard. Have some fun by taking turns feeding each other bits.

Play Video Games

I am not much of a video game player, but when Super Mario Brothers came out for the Wii my husband and I planned nights just to sit down and play it together. It was so fun! If you are not into video games just give it a try one evening you might find that it is your new favorite date night!

Couple Massage

Get some lotions or essential oils, light a few candles, put on quiet music, and get your robes on. Take turns giving each other massages.

DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Start by getting some vanilla, chocolate or whatever your favorite ice creams are. Then get yummy toppings like hot fudge, caramel, M&Ms, nuts, whipped cream, cherries, etc. Set it up and get to making your yummy ice cream sundaes. You could also add a twist to this date by creating a sundae for your sweetheart, hope you know what they like!

Build a Fire

Take your date outside to the firepit. Build a fire and spend some time talking and enjoying each other’s company. Do not forget to grab the marshmallows or even better make smores!

Candlelight Dinner

Instead of cooking why not order take out from your favorite restaurant. Bring it home light a couple candles, put on some slow music. Enjoy a candlelight dinner for two! If ordering out is not and option cook up your favorite meal together and enjoy by the soft glow of candles.

Bake a Dessert

Look through cookbooks or Pinterest and find a dessert that makes both of you drool just thinking about it. Then make it together. Once it is finished, enjoy the delicious dessert together.

Your date nights do not have to be nonexistent or boring just try one of these 15 simple at home date night ideas. They are sure to give you a nice evening with your significant other. Take time and plan one a week or one a month. Just for fun you could write them on separate pieces of paper and put them in a jar. When you are ready to plan a date night draw one from the jar. That will add a little more excitement to the date!

Let’s walk in grace and wisdom together.

With love and encouragement,

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Got any other at home date night ideas? Let us know in the comments!