Snuggle Up to Your Valentine at Home This Year

Feb 12

With Covid-19 and winter storms raging throughout the country, you might consider a stay-at-home date night this Valentine’s Day. After all, “home is where the heart is,” right? Let me help you with these ten date night ideas for celebrating Valentine’s night, or any night, in the comfort of your own home.

1. Don’t skip the sitter. If you have kids, go ahead and hire a sitter, even if you aren’t actually leaving home. Set the kids and sitter up in one room with some planned activities and some fun food so that you and your spouse can enjoy alone time in another room. We have to take what we can get!

2. Set the scene. It might just be your living room, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it special. Dim the lights and add a few candles or string lights for ambiance. Move the coffee table and set up a bistro table and chairs for an intimate dinner. After dinner, build a pillow palette in front of the fireplace. Don’t have a fireplace? Use some candles or put Netflix’s “A Home Fireplace” on the TV (no joke, I’ve done this and have loved it!)

3. Make the kitchen off-limits. No cooking, no cleaning (unless that’s what lights your fire!). Order a three-course meal from your favorite Atlanta restaurant and make sure you have a nice wine or a bottle of champagne on hand.

4. Unplug from your devices. Put your phones and other devices away in another room for the evening. Dedicate your date night to talking with your significant other. If your relationship seems all talked-out, try a conversation-prompting game like Table Topics.

5. Plan a future trip. You can plan for a future family vacation, a couple’s getaway, or even an “in our wildest dreams” fantasy trip. Chart your route, research fun places to see and great places to stay.

6. Play games. Not head games– actual games. Relationship counselors often recommend playful activities as a way for couples to become closer, so, as long as one of you isn’t too competitive, enjoy playing a board game, cards, or a video game with your spouse.

7. Start a date night subscription. Keep the dates coming with a monthly date night subscription box. You can choose a subscription that appeals to you and your partner: a romantic date night from a site such as the DateBox Club, something crafty like the Adults & Crafts Crate, make something delicious with EatTiamo, or create an at-home escape club with Finders Seekers. Check out Cratejoy to find the right subscription box for you and your valentine.

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!