I got inspired to write about some great date night ideas! Marriage is such a sweet blessing and gift and I love going on date nights with my love :) Date nights are a necessary way to continue getting to know each other and be intentional about knowing what is going on emotionally with your spouse.
Date nights can be such a blast and a super fun way to change things up and get out of your routine! These date nights could be fun if you have been married 50 years or 5. Men should never stop pursuing their wives and wives, you should never stop being pursuable.
Open your mind up to some date night fun!
Pick one of these ideas and just go with it :)
Cheap (er) Ideas:
1. Vacation At Home
One day last winter, Tony and I were bummed out because we felt a little trapped indoors and it was snowy outside. So we made a vacation at home! We made Mai Tais and I put on a dress and Tony put on his Hawaiian shirt. We made fish tacos and then watched 50 first dates to remind us of our honeymoon in Hawaii! You could have a "vacation" of any type, though. You could have an Italian vacation with a nice wine and watch Roman Holiday. Be creative!
A fun idea to try on this date night:
One person describes a vacation they want to go on: waking up, the smells that are outside, breakfast they eat, the activities you could do, and slowly give more hints until the other person can guess the location. Then you switch!
2. Camping
Okay, so we live in Alaska. Yes, camping comes pretty easy for us since there a zillion GORGEOUS places to snuggle up in a tent together :)
But, I promise you can do this anywhere! You have to do the classic camping activities: pitch a tent, buy hot dogs (and chil if you want!), s'mores, take a hike, tell stories to each other! Tony and I love our hammock and we bring it everywhere. You can bring a book and read to each other in the hammock. You can also go camping in your living room too!
3. Picnic in the Park
Make some sandwiches, or bring a thermos with some warm soup and had to the park! You can go for a walk, snuggle up in a blanket and read, or just people watch.
Or, like Tony and I, you can get a hammock and and snuggle in the hammock!
4. Game Night
Show your competitive side and get out the games! Tony and I have played: Monopoly, Poker, Settlers of Catan, War, and other card games!
I also like the Apps on my phone where you can play games like Family Feud, Words with Friends, or other games you can play with 2 people.
5. Dinner and a Movie
It's such a classic! Bust out the wine, a nice pasta or steak, and pull out some of those classic movies you know you will love. Tony and I are partial to action movies, but a little comedy or romance is always fun too!
More Spendy Ideas:
6. Nice Night Out
Make it a nice night and treat yourself to a nice restaurant! Sometimes you just have to live a little. It's okay to have champagne taste :)
7. Go to the Zoo!
Tony and I had so much fun one weekend going to the Anchorage Zoo. It was a blast. If you don't have a zoo, try the aquarium or museum in your community.
8. Weekend Away
Spend a little on a hotel in a town not too far from you with some fun things to do planned. It's always a good idea to shake things up a bit and spend some time somewhere else or a night! Kind of like a small vacation.
9. Head to the Ball Park
Get your head in the game and spend some time cheering on some local sports! Buy some tickets to your local teams: baseball, football, soccer, (in Alaska) hockey, and have some fun yelling for your teams!
And my favorite:
10. Take a Day Off For Fun
Sometimes you just need a break from work. Take a day off and spend it together just lazying around the house or just spending time together. We need a break every once in awhile, and it's good for your marriage!
I hope you take some time to enjoy each other and continue to pursue each other. Enjoy these date night ideas!
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