Keeping the romance in your relationship alive when trying to get out of debt is not easy. Yet, it’s one of the most important things we can do. Spending time with your husband, wife, or partner should be at the top of our priority list (under “pay off debt”).
So, when you are stuck at home or have no money to go out, you will need a list of things to do on your committed date nights.
My husband and I go out on date nights twice a month. But lately, we have not been able to do that, so we have had to come up with at-home fun. I have been giving this a lot of thought. I have asked on social media and done a bunch of research. Here are my best stay-at-home date night ideas.
-Cook Together
Find a complicated meal and tackle it together. Choose something you might order when going out to a restaurant, and include your favorite appetizers, desserts, and beverages.
-Watch a Movie
With all of the streaming companies out there, I am sure you can find something you both like. My cable company offers newer releases at about $4 a movie. Don’t forget the snacks and popcorn.
-Play Cards
We haven’t done this in so long. Grab a favorite bottle of wine and play some Uno! Here’s a list of 50 card games for two people!
-Paint and Sip
Grab some canvases and stater paint kits and pull up a video on YouTube. Then, pour a favorite beverage and see who does a better job! Here’s an artist to teach you from YouTube.
-Have a Fire Outside
Listen to music on your phone, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. You could even make some gourmet s’mores with your favorite chocolates and cookies: chocolate gram crackers, sliced strawberries, and toasted marshmallows, or regular gram crackers, peanut butter cups, and marshmallows. YUM!
-Milk Shakes and Puzzles
Or ice cream sundaes. We went through a phase around here where we loved puzzles. How great would it be to eat ice cream and work together on something, especially if it has been a tough week?
-Create Your Own Coffee House
Make coffee and pie, add acoustic music, and grab some magazines. Sit next to each other and share what you eat and look at.
-Play a Board Game
There are so many fun and great board games to play. If you are feeling a little competitive, try a wager! Whoever loses gets to do the dishes for a week!
-Candlelight Pizza Party
Order pizza and wings (or, for the super frugal, make your own) and eat it by candlelight. If you’re feeling romantic, get all dressed up.
-Dancing
Pull up some great music from when you were just dating, or play that song from your wedding.
It isn’t easy when you cannot go out, but if you feel your relationship is important enough to reserve some time specifically for the one you love, you will need some stay-at-home frugal date night ideas. I would love to hear your ideas in the comments!
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