Upgrade Your Date Night: Personalized Wine Glasses & More
Long-term couples everywhere are looking to zhuzh up their routines together. With day-to-day responsibilities, from work, to kids, to regularly exercising, romance and quality time together tend to take the backseat.
Sure there’s the once-a-year-office party you attend as a couple, the family Thanksgiving dinner you pencil in as one, and the lean must-make-an appearance occasion. But what about the 300 days of the year where putting your coupledom first doesn’t happen?
Date night isn’t just a trend, it’s a way to develop better communication with your partner, create a stronger bond between partners and is even liked to stronger marriages.
In fact, in 2023, a study from the National Marriage Project and Wheatley Institute found couples who participate in regular date nights once or twice a month report greater marital happiness, stability, and sexual satisfaction. The report goes on to highlight five ways in which date night foster stronger relationships. These include communication, novelty, love/desire, commitment, and de-stressing.
There are a number of ways to go about date night, some more adventurous than others. Every couple eventually finds their groove. Popular ideas range from fun date nights like a painting class to more creative ones like kayaking or karaoke. There are numerous articles on the subject, proving date night is here to stay.
While you can always go out to enjoy time together as a coupe, it can also get expensive should you choose 5-star restaurants, concerts, or even workshops like a pottery-making class, or staycations. If you’re watching your budget, especially if you’re trying to do date night once a week, you can always choose a few stay-at home date night ideas. Continue reading for three great date nights that won’t break the bank.
Date night picnic indoors
At-home ideas can include an indoor picnic, complete with a checkered blanket, basket, a movie you both have been wanting to see, or a playlist. Add some ambiance with nature sounds perhaps, a beach umbrella, and a scented candle remind you of the outdoors.
Don't forget some great finger foods, and to make it extra special display all the yummy goodness on a charcuterie board that you can personalize with “Date Night,” or both your names. It’s one of most enjoyable ways to include your favorite deli meats, cheeses, olives, and fruit for desert.
Bring the five-star dinner experience home
From hotspots to Michelin-star restaurants to trendy pop-ups can put a dent in your wallet. But set some quality time aside for a romantic dinner for two at home works just as well. Think white tablecloth, candles, your fanciest dinnerware, and of course an upscale bottle of wine to make for great conversation.
Jazz up date night with monogrammed wine glasses, stemless or not, that you can dedicate to your own personal time together. Don’t forget the music in the background, and if you have kids send them to the grandparents.
Do-it-yourself spa in your very own tub
Pull out all those face masks, essential oils, and other selfcare goodies for a spa experience at home. Add a bath pillow for total comfort as you soak, talk, and take the time to get to know each other all over again. Include candles, bubble bath, and don’t forget the plush robes for two. Make it even more of a pampering experience with items like bath towel warmers, fuzzy slippers, and hand-held mini massagers.
Happy date night! You deserve it!
