Hugs, Kisses & Valentine Wishes
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If you're not a fan of spending Valentine's Day in an overcrowded restaurant with dozens of other celebrating couples, staying in on Valentine's Day has its advantages. If you don't know exactly what you want to do with your S.O. this Valentine's Day, but you do know that you don't want to get stuck in a Netflix or takeout rut—or, even worse, then here are some ideas to help you celebrate from the comfort of your own home without being boring.
Play a Board/Card Game: It is one of the easiest and most fun date nights you can have at home. When it comes to games for 2 people, card games are definitely some of the easiest and most convenient to throw together. All you really need is a deck of cards, but of course it’s also fun to have some yummy drinks and treats to snack on, too!
Prepare a fireside picnic: Set up a comfortable air mattress and camp out in front of the fire. Set the scene with sparkling water or champagne on ice. Roast marshmallows and make some s’mores.
Make dessert together: What’s the best way to show someone you love them? By baking them dessert, of course! And making it together is even better!
Watch a movie outside: Set up a sheet, projector, and some chairs, bring out some snacks and drinks, and enjoy a fresh air flick.
Make it a spa night: Draw a hot bath filled with stress-reducing items such as a few drops of lavender essential oil and drop in a few rose petals for an extra Valentine's Day touch. Offer a massage or foot rub including a scented exfoliating rub, an exotic oil, and a body moisturizer.
Have a tasting party: Buy a few different wines, whiskies, or even root beers and do a tasting. Rather than a full meal, nibble on a feast of aphrodisiac foods and desserts. Pick any theme: whiskey, ice cream, cookies, chocolate, whatever and lay out a bunch of different options. To make it extra fun, create “tasting stations” with everything needed for the tasting party laid out and a sheet of paper to take “tasting notes”.
Play the newlywed game: See how well you really know one another. Have prizes for every correct answer.
Have breakfast in bed: (even if it’s at night! Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite meals!). Pull out the TV trays and go all out.
Pretend you have no power: Light candles, play games, tell ghost stories… come to think of it, sounds like the perfect romantic stay at home date night idea! Put away your electronics and make believe the electricity is out.
A travel themed date night: Pick a country you’ve been wanting to travel to and base everything around it. For example, if you choose an Italy theme, you could eat spaghetti and gelato, then watch a movie like The Italian Job or Life is Beautiful. Other ideas could be:
France: Dine on a cheese platter and wine {this is our all time favorite dinner!}
Japan: Learn to make sushi together. Pair with sake if desired
Greece: Feast on a dinner of Mediterranean appetizers like Greek salad, olives, feta, hummus, artichoke dip
Mexico: Set up a make-your-own taco, nachos, or burrito bar.
The concept of the at-home date is simple: if you can’t go out on the town, get creative and adaptable and come up with a fun, one-on-one activity you can do with your significant other without having to leave the house.