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\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we\u2019ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in February 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

Every relationship expert will tell you that one of the keys to keeping the spark alive in a long-term relationship is continuing to court your significant other, even after you get hitched. They\u2019ll tell you to set aside a regular date night to reconnect and revive your feelings of romance and love.<\/p>\n

Pretty much every couple sees the wisdom of this advice on the face of it. But the execution can sometimes be easier said than done — especially when kids come into the picture. Maybe things are crazy busy for you right now, and it\u2019s hard to fit a full night out on the schedule. Or you\u2019re on a tight budget, and ponying up $100+ for dinner, a movie, and a babysitter just isn\u2019t feasible. Or you\u2019ve got a newborn in the house, and you\u2019re just not ready to have someone watch her while you go out.<\/p>\n

Rather than feeling like your hands are tied by these obstacles and that you can\u2019t make date night happen at all, consider an alternative: the \u201cat-home date.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Concept of the At-Home\/Stay-In Date<\/h2>\n

The concept of the at-home date is simple: if you can\u2019t go out on the town, get creative and adaptable and come up with a fun, one-on-one activity you can do with your <\/span>significant other<\/span> without having to leave the house<\/span> or even the <\/span>living room<\/span>. If you have kids, your date starts once they go to bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay-in dates don\u2019t require a lot of time or money to execute, but they can make a big impact in rekindling feelings of romance and helping you re-connect with your wife or girlfriend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things like<\/span> splitting a <\/span>bottle of wine<\/span> and <\/span>having<\/span> a <\/span>movie <\/span>night<\/span> or <\/span>engaging in a little chaka-chaka are of course easy go-to activities once the kids hit the hay, but you also want to get creative from time to time in coming up with new things to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

So below we offer 18 ideas for enjoyable, easy-to-plan, inexpensive<\/span>, <\/span>stay-in <\/span>romantic date night ideas<\/span> you can try with your lady love. The next time you can\u2019t get a sitter, or afford a night out, instead of throwing the idea of date night entirely out the window, stay in and have a fun and romantic evening anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Have an Offline Game Night<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

Video games<\/span> are great, but <\/span>board games<\/span>, <\/span>card games<\/span><\/a>, and other <\/span>analog games<\/span> allow you to connect in a really positive way. So, b<\/span>reak out the Boggle<\/span> or <\/span>Jenga<\/span>. A little friendly competition can get the sparks flying again in your relationship. Of course<\/span>, <\/span>if your gal is a little <\/span>too <\/span><\/i>competitive, and those sparks might turn into an incinerating rage, you\u2019d probably be better off trying something else.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Eat Take-Out By Candlelight<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s amazing what a little change in atmosphere can do to transform a normally ho-hum experience into something special. Sure, maybe you eat <\/span>take-out<\/span> all the time in front of the TV, but put a table cloth on the table, light some candles, <\/span>turn on some jazzy tunes<\/span><\/a>, and really take the time to talk, and you\u2019ll be surprised how rejuvenating and date night-esque the meal will feel<\/span>, <\/span>regardless of whether you eat <\/span>fondue<\/span> or <\/span>ice cream sundaes<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Make Dinner or Dessert Together<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

Making dinner on a weeknight can be a rushed and stressful affair. But cooking together when you\u2019ve intentionally blocked off time for the task, and the kids are in bed, can be a <\/span>lot of fun<\/span> and a nice way to reconnect. Make something you haven\u2019t tried before that\u2019s hands-on in preparation, like sushi or <\/span>homemade pasta<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> or if you need something simple, just make your <\/span>own pizza<\/span> using a store-bought crust<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If cooking dinner is too involved, or your kids go to bed so late you\u2019d have trouble holding out for it, whip up a dessert together instead<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Paint Night With Watercolors<\/h2>\n

When was the <\/span>last time<\/span> you busted out some art supplies<\/span>,<\/span> and tried your hand at painting? It\u2019s just as fun as you remember. So get some cheap watercolor sets and some big pieces of paper and sit together to paint your best masterpieces. Don\u2019t forget to dab in some <\/span>happy little trees<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Create an At-Home \u201cBookstore\u201d<\/h2>\n

One of our favorite dates is to go to a bookstore, not only to browse their books, but to grab a few magazines and sit in the caf\u00e9 to read them. You can re-create this bookstore experience at home by each buying a couple of magazines beforehand and then making your own lattes or hot chocolates. Sit in some comfy chairs around the house, sip on your drinks, read your mags, and share the interesting tidbits you come across with your significant other.<\/p>\n

6. Ask Each Other Questions<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

There are tons of \u201cquestions for couples\u201d books and card decks out there. And there are also ones that are not specifically couple-focused, but simply offer fun conversation starters for everybody. If you feel like you and your wife haven\u2019t really talked in a long time, and have trouble discussing anything other than work or your kids, having a list of interesting question prompts can get you laughing, conversing, and learning new things about each other again.<\/span> Break the ice by engaging in a rousing game of “<\/span>Would You Rather<\/span>?”<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Play Indoor Mini Golf\/Croquet<\/h2>\n

Mini golf is a date night staple for many folks, but you don\u2019t have to go out to do a round with your gal. When I was little, we had a Nerf Indoor Golf set that allowed you to set up little \u201choles\u201d all around the house. It\u2019s been discontinued, and no one really seems to make a set that\u2019s, ahem, on par with it, but you can pick up a used one on eBay for like $20 (the clubs are kid-sized, so you\u2019ll have to lean over some — but that\u2019ll be part of the humor and fun). There\u2019s such a thing as indoor croquet sets as well.<\/p>\n

8. Do a Puzzle Together<\/h2>\n

Like playing a <\/span>board game<\/span>, doing a puzzle together is a nice relaxing activity that helps you chill out and have <\/span>a<\/span> good conversation. Pick a puzzle you can finish that evening \u2014 something like 200-300 pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Have a Backyard Picnic<\/h2>\n

Lay out a blanket in your backyard, set out a lantern, and eat<\/span> a<\/span> dinner or dessert under the stars<\/span> while you <\/span>snuggle<\/span> and <\/span>stargaze<\/span>. Baby monitors have a nice long<\/span> range these days, so you can bring it along and be sure your little one isn\u2019t freaking out inside while you\u2019re noshing on brownies.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Read Aloud From Books<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

Back in the 19th<\/sup> century, people were all about reading out loud to each other; sitting around a parlor and reciting poetry and book passages was considered a good time. Bring back this old tradition for a stay-in date. You and your lady each choose a few excerpts or poems to share, read them aloud to each other, and then discuss.<\/p>\n

11. Make a Craft Together<\/h2>\n

Another <\/span>fun idea<\/span> for a <\/span>great date<\/span> at home is to get<\/span> crafty<\/span>, and it<\/span> need not mean doing something foo-fooey or involve bedazzling. Pick a project you\u2019ll both enjoy and that\u2019s fairly easy. Do things that are just for fun, or create a new piece of d\u00e9cor for your house. You could turn a couple <\/span>of<\/span> books into <\/span>secret safes<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>clocks<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>transform empty Altoids tins<\/span><\/a> into things like first aid kits or fire ball launchers, or transfer a photograph onto a piece of wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Watch a Movie Outside<\/h2>\n

Mix up your usual routine of parking yourself on the couch in front of the TV, by bringing your movie watching outside. Set up a sheet, projector, and some chairs, bring out some snacks<\/span> or <\/span>appetizers<\/span> and drinks, and enjoy a fresh air flick.<\/span><\/p>\n

13. Fireplace Weenie\/Marshmallow Roast<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve often extolled here on Art of Manliness, there\u2019s simply never a bad time for a weenie roast. Or for s\u2019mores. So camp out in front of the fireplace, and roast yourselves dinner and dessert.<\/p>\n

14. Have a Tasting Party<\/h2>\n

Wine tastings<\/span> are just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to buying a few different wines, you can also try different <\/span>wines, <\/span>whiskies<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> or even <\/span>root beers<\/span><\/a> and do a tasting. Sip \u2018em and savor the flavors; discuss your favorites. You can even do a tasting of foods, getting some different cheeses, or better yet, <\/span>sausages and cured meats<\/span><\/a>, and sampling the fare.<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Have a Vinyl Listening Party<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

Music doesn\u2019t need to be a mere backdrop to your at-home date; it can be its centerpiece. Vinyl makes for a warm and truly immersive listening experience<\/a>. Mix up some cocktails and take in the full narrative arc of an album while you lounge and cuddle with your main squeeze. As soon as you hear the pop of the needle hitting the grooves of the record, you can let all you cares fade away.<\/p>\n

16. Take a Bubble Bath<\/h2>\n

Plenty of people have an ample tub, or even a bathroom Jacuzzi, that they never ever use; in their madcap life, they rely exclusively on the efficiency of their shower. So take a break from the routine, slow things down<\/span>, and have <\/span>a <\/span>spa night<\/span>. G<\/span>et romantic by lighting up some candles and soaking in a relaxing <\/span>bubble bath<\/span> with your lady love.<\/span><\/p>\n

17. Create a Bucket\/Travel\/Microadventure List<\/h2>\n

\"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

Sit down and scheme and dream about the things you\u2019d like to do together. You can make an ultimate bucket list<\/a> — all the things you want to do\/see\/experience as a couple before you die. Or you could create a list specifically of the places you\u2019d like to travel to; you might consider actually planning out a vacation — whether a dream one or a more realistic trip. You can also keep things down to earth by committing to doing one microadventure each week<\/a>, and drawing up a list of all the possible microadventure ideas you can come up with.<\/p>\n

18. Listen to a Spooky Old-time Radio Show<\/h2>\n

This has become a Halloween tradition for Kate and I, but is something you can do any old time. Especially on these dark, chilling winter nights. After the kids go to bed, we make a fire in the fireplace, lay down a blanket in front of it, set out our vintage radio-turned-mp3 player<\/a>, and put on an episode of an old-time spooky radio show<\/a>. Best of all, we have on hand apple cider donuts, shipped in from Vermont<\/a>, to snack on as we listen.<\/p>\n

Life gets hectic. If you’re finding it difficult to make time to cultivate love between yourself and your <\/span>significant other<\/span>, get creative and pull off a <\/span>DIY<\/span> at-home date night to rekindle the magic. Skip vegging out with <\/span>Netflix<\/span> or <\/span>Amazon<\/span> Prime, and instead try one of these <\/span>stay at home date night ideas<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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