Outdoor adventures offer much excitement, but sometimes it’s nice to hunker down at home and hide away from the wider world. Staying in offers pleasures of its own, from a peaceful and quiet atmosphere to having all the essential facilities at your fingertips.
Celebrate your relationship in comfort with these at-home date night ideas. They’re guaranteed to be just as special and memorable as the experiences you share outside.
Indoor picnic with a film
Simple but effective: plan an indoor picnic with a film.
Shop for your favourite finger foods such as fruits and cheeses and make up some sandwiches and a celebratory cake. Lay out your creations on the coffee table with plates, napkins, cups, and cutlery.
Push back your furniture to create a sizeable space within easy reach of the snacks. Here, spread out a rug on the floor and add plenty of cushions and blankets until it’s cosy and comfortable.
All that’s left to do is choose your date night movie or TV series: after that, sit back and enjoy the show in your own private cinema space.
Play your favourite games
Do you and your partner like completing challenges? Dedicate an evening to playing your favourite games! Whether you play against each other or collaboratively, this is a great way to get creative and excite your competitive sides.
Bond over friendly fun games of chance like online bingo and dice-led board games or connect through competition with activities that require you to go head-to-head. Switch up the games to add interest, ensure a fair playing field, and maintain energy throughout the night.
Get creative with crafts
Artistic couples will love getting creative with crafts for their indoor at-home date night.
Follow online video tutorials for paintings and pottery and see who can make the most magnificent masterpiece. Visit your local charity shop and find some cheap pieces to upcycle. Alternatively, work on an art project together such as compiling a scrapbook outlining your relationship so far.
Cook a meal together
Seeking something more slow-paced? Spend an evening cooking a meal together. This is a great way to unwind and an opportunity to figure out your favourite shared flavours and new dishes for your repertoire.
Tickle your tastebuds with traditional dishes from around the globe that feature ingredients and require techniques you’ve never explored before. Keep things sweet and bake and decorate cupcakes. Or go for classic romantic date night fare such as pasta, steak, oysters, or lobster.
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