Now that winter is approaching, you and your loved one may be looking for ways to get cozy and spend some quality time together. This can be challenging since many of us are still adhering to social distancing rules and don’t want to run the risk of spending too much time in public spaces. However, there are some creative and memorable date nights you can plan that can make this winter extra special for you and your sweetie.
Organize a Food-Themed Date
If you and your partner love a warm, delicious cup of hot chocolate, set up a hot chocolate bar that includes lots of tasty ingredients. Items like mini marshmallows, flavored syrups, whipped cream, and sprinkles can make each cup of hot chocolate one of a kind. You can even create milk, dark, or white chocolate spoons with a mold and stir the spoons into warm milk for a decadent winter treat.
A sweet treat to go with your hot chocolate can make the date extra special. Bake some cookies together or try a recipe for brownies or a pie. Since you’re making your desserts at home, you can customize it just the way you like. A giant cookie the two of you can share or brownies that include a salty element like pretzels may become your go-to treat for date nights at home.
If you want an elaborate meal and want to take a break from the kitchen, hire a private chef to visit your home and prepare a fancy dinner. This is safer than making reservations at a restaurant right now and makes the experience more intimate. Or, you can arrange to take a cooking class together to learn how to make hearty meals that are perfect for the winter. Not only will you learn a new skill and make time for bonding, but you may also learn a few new recipes to share at your family holiday dinner.
After you’ve prepared your hot chocolate, desserts, or meal, make the night more interesting by catching up on a movie or show you’ve wanting to watch together. Or, find some old board games you haven’t played in a while and engage in some “friendly” competition.
Have an In-Home Spa Date Night
If these past few months have been particularly stressful for you and your partner, a night of relaxation can help lift your spirits. Products from the Softub spa collection can help you unwind in the comfort of your own backyard. While you relax in your Softub spa, complete with a water softener and sanitation devices, you can give each other facials or manicures. Or, you can hire a massage specialist for your date night who can soothe tired, aching muscles, which makes time in the spa even more rewarding. You can also add a few elements that make you feel like you’re at an actual spa, like serving each other glasses of champagne and/or cucumber water so you can feel like you’re spending a few hours in the lap of luxury.
Plan an Outdoor Day of Winter Fun
If there are locations in your area that have stringent social distancing rules, you can plan an entire day of fun winter activities. Visit an ice skating rink and try to keep your balance as you skate hand in hand with your mate. The more you fall and try to hold each other up, the funnier the experience will be. You may also want to attend a hockey game in your area so you can root for your favorite team.
If you want to grab a bite to eat, place your order at a carryout restaurant so you can enjoy your meal while you stroll through an area in your city that has a holiday light display. If you’ve still got some daylight hours left and you have snow in your city, have a snowman building contest and take pictures of your masterpieces. You can even post the pictures and have your children, family, and friends determine the winner.
These are just a few suggestions that could make winter one of the most romantic seasons of the year for you and your loved one. Of course, you can also adjust some of these fun date night ideas for other seasons to continue building lasting memories together.
