Since everyone is staying home more than usual nowadays, people all over the country are trying to come up with fun and unique activities to do at home. For parents, this often means thinking up games, crafts, and activities for kids. Of course, with kids at home all the time, a lot of parents have forgotten to take care of themselves and their relationships! While spending tons of time with your kids is awesome, parents should also make time for themselves. And what better way to do that than by having a date night? Here are five great at-home date night ideas that don’t require hiring a babysitter!
1. Dinner Date
Just because you aren’t going out to your favorite restaurants right now doesn’t mean you can’t have a romantic dinner date at home! Once the kids are in bed, set the table with a tablecloth, nice plates and silverware, and light some candles. Next, order food from a local restaurant. When the food arrives, set aside your phones and use this dinner date as a chance to reconnect. Don’t forget to finish the evening with a delicious dessert!
2. Movie Night
If you and your partner love going to the movies, have an at-home movie night! Turn the lights down low, pop some popcorn, get some movie candy, and stream a movie from HBO Max. With classics dramas, hilarious comedies, action-packed thrillers, and new blockbusters, there are truly movies for everyone.
3. Picnic
Over the summer, parents often put kids to bed before the sun sets — on one of these early bedtime nights, grab a picnic blanket and head to the backyard for a picnic! Bring your favorite snacks, a bottle of wine, and a good attitude, and you’re sure to have a great date. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some fresh air!
4. DIY Paint & Sip
Have you ever gone to a Paint & Sip event? The basic idea is that you learn to paint while drinking wine. If that sounds really fun to you, buy some basic paint supplies (canvas, brushes, and paint), grab a bottle of wine, and get started! If you’re looking for a little more instruction, find a painting tutorial online.
5. Cooking Class
Do you and your partner love cooking? Maybe you just love good food? After the kids go to sleep, treat yourself to an at-home cooking class! Find a class online, pick up all the necessary ingredients, and then spend the night cooking together — it’s a fun way to work together to create something you’ll both enjoy.
MomTips
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