2020 has not been what we expected, has it?
Quarantine made us get real creative with our workouts, work from home, classes, and even date night ideas. While Kris and I love going out and exploring, we’re both quite the homebodies. However, the second you tell us we cannot leave, we suddenly want to go everywhere. Go figure.
In order to make this time at home fun without driving each other crazy, we decided to do at-home date nights every week. They’re quite simple dates, which honestly are my favorite kind. But the point is, you don’t need to spend tons of money on date nights. Just make it a point to spend time together doing something you enjoy.
Truthfully, Kris and I rarely have over-the-top dates or dress up fancy. We just love spending time together and most of the time that means chilling on the couch or going for a walk. What matters is finding something you and your partner both enjoy.
Below I’m sharing a few at-home date night ideas we love.
At-Home Date Night Ideas
Order food or get takeout – When the pandemic first started and we learned about so many local restaurants struggling, we made it a point to order food once a week. We got to enjoy yummy food while at the same time supporting local businesses. While ordering out frequently can get expensive, if you have the means, I suggest doing it once a week. You can even make it a fun game of trying new food every single time. Or maybe one of you gets to pick one week and alternate the others. Either way, it’s a good way to eat great food while supporting your community.
Pizza Night – Every Saturday is pizza night at our house. I personally like to make my own pizza with cauliflower crust and dairy-free cheese, while Kris usually buys pre-made pizza. However, he enjoys helping me make my pizza which turns into a fun date night. We make my pizza and then sit and eat and talk. We’ve also made sushi in the past. Either way, if you enjoy cooking something together make the time for it once a week!
Movie Night – I’ll admit we usually have a hard time finding a movie to watch, however, movie nights are always so fun. We’ll sit on the couch and watch a movie while we munch on snacks. You can easily find tons of movies on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ or even Redbox. It’s an easy way to disconnect and have fun.
Go on walks – Thanks to Ollie and Milo, Kris and I frequently go on walks. It’s a wonderful way to disconnect, spend time in nature, and get active. We like to talk while we walk and enjoy all the views nearby. While this one is technically not “at-home” it’s close enough since we just go for a neighborhood walk.
Do a fun workout – While Kris and I rarely get to work out together because our schedules don’t match, we have fun when we get the chance to! I try to find something he’d be okay with, and we make space in our workout room to work out together. While he’s never done a barre class, I’m actually quite tempted to have him do an at-home barre workout with me.
Watch sports – Kris and I both like soccer and Formula 1. Every Sunday morning we watch the F1 race and on evenings we watch soccer. Maybe you’re a baseball fan or enjoy a different sport, either way I think it’s a fun way to bond and yell at the TV for a bit.
Have a dress up date – As I mentioned, Kris and I rarely get fancy for date nights. However, every once in a while he likes to surprise me. He’ll make me dress up fancy and cooks a four course dinner for us. I honestly love it because I get to dress up while being in the comfort of my own home, a win-win! Plus, Kris’ cooking is beyond amazing.
Create a vision board together – While I’m more into vision boards than Kris is, it’s fun to talk about our future. We like to discuss any trips we’d like to take, plans for our short and long-term future, and simply spend some time envisioning our dreams. Vision boards are a fun reminder of these plans, but they’re not necessary. Even just talking about it is a great way to connect and plan for the future.
Those are some relatively easy at-home date night ideas. While we have fun simply spending time together, we’d love to hear any other date night ideas you have! Feel free to share them in the comments below or DM me on Instagram.
