If you are like me and juggling two kiddos, trying to make sure your house isn’t in shambles and not thoroughly look like a slob, and still be the best wife you can be, then date nights have slowly taken the back burner. But it’s time we do better! It’s so easy to be the best mom I can be and give my kids my all than be the best wife because I always think my husband will understand (which he does). But that isn’t fair to him or our marriage. So Here are some simple and easy date ideas. These ideas could work for anyone, even couples just starting to date.
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Lunch dates!
- We get so consumed with the idea of date night and making such a big deal about going on a date with our significant other. But sometimes, planning is a big deal, and ensuring everything gets appropriately done might make it harder to get those plans off the ground. Especially if you are married with kids, trying to plan a babysitter and make specific time work for everyone is why programs continue to get pushed back. So why not arrange a simple middle-of-day date? It’s casual, but you can still make it as fun as a nighttime date.
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Netflix and Chill
- Netflix was seriously invented for parents with little ones in mind. Having options for movies in my home has been so helpful ( and you don’t have to watch just movies, even your fave shows will do the trick too). Do it up, though; get some popcorn and theater candy and make it a fun night. If you are a parent, put the little ones to bed early and cozy up with the boo.
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Dinner and Wine Down:
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Make a meal together, or order some of your favorites and enjoy each other’s company. At the same time, you are talking and unraveling your day with a bottle of wine. You both get to relax and be in each other’s company.
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Game night
- can be traditional, like a board game or a free game app on your phone, but either way, there will be loads of laughs and bonding.
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There are plenty of ways to spend time with your significant other without dropping your entire bank account. So what are some date nights or day activities ideas you have tried or will be trying out with your partner?
Super cute blog and great ideas for simple dates. We Netflix and chill around here all the time. Also, Puzzles are our thing… I don't know why but we enjoy doing them together.
Love the lunch date idea!! I think I'll try that now that most of my kids are in school.
Interesting ideas. I really love to cozy up with hubby to watch netflix.
Good Ideas!
These are some great ideas! We love going to Brunch on Sunday mornings. We do this about once a month, we get a sitter and go get some mimosas and French toast. Afterwards we walk down the strip and window shop because we know dang well we are not spending any money lol.
These are all great suggestions. We love to cook dinner together and then watch a show on Netflix.
I love the idea of lunch dates. Those are perfect for busy parents.
Great tips–its easy to forget that simple nights in can be just as fun as going out! We do lunch dates sometimes–so fun!