Date Night Ideas

Date night getting a little boring lately? Or practically non-existant? Near Valentine’s Day I always get a little more mushier than normal when I start seeing fun and frugal date night ideas on the web. My husband and I don’t get out for dinner or a movie nearly enough. To be honest, weeknights we’re both so tired and the weekends are full of laundry, catnaps and binge watching Dr. Who or Dexter. I don’t even want to climb out of my PJ’s on the weekends. So what’s a couple to do?

Date night is so important for MANY reasons. Not only does it give you the chance to get out of mommy mode, but it puts a little more zing in your bada-bing. Yeahhhhh girl…….you know what I’m sayin’. Right? Some of my favorite date night ideas are things like a romance movies marathon on a Friday or Saturday night. Or even not-so-romatic things like going fishing or even shopping at old antique stores. Below are tons more ideas though……enjoy!

 

Here are 10 really cute and cheap date night ideas from Wifestyles. All really fun and easy ideas, nothing fancy schmancy….just wonderful date nights including things like ice cream sundae night, going to a drive-in and more. I haven’t been to a drive-in movie since I was a KID (in the early 80’s….and it was Bambi). Seriously…..my husband and I are gonna do this!

 

 

Oh my goodness. Here are 6 sweet anniversary ideas from The Dating Divas. Honestly though, these are all great ideas for any date night – not just on your anniversary. My favorite idea is the hammock for two. Dress it up with pillows and a blanket, and lights wrapped around the trees for a more romantic atmosphere. So soo awesome!

 

 

Let’s admit that some date night ideas are just too over-the-top cheesy and men aren’t crazy about foo-foo like the ladies are. Here are tons of awesome men-approved date night ideas from The Dating Divas including ideas for the sports fans, the fit and active guys, the movie buffs and then of course, for the guys who don’t mind a little (or alot) of intimacy. {Wink!}

 

 

I ain’t even gonna lie. I’m one of these “tired” parents. Yaawwwwn. Sometimes the thought of date night seems exhausting, especially if it’s planned on a day that happens to have been a crazy day. Cloudy with a Chance of Wine shares these 15 Fun and Frugal Date Night Ideas for us tired parents. Some of my favorite ones include making s’mores around a fire in the backyard and having a fondue night at home.

 

 

 

I love, love, LOVE this idea. The Rays of Sunshine has these really sweet Date Night in a Jar idea using popsicle sticks. Each one has a different “date night idea” on it so you can pick one at random and not have to worry what you’re gonna do on your next night out. She even shares tons of ideas to write on your sticks for date night or you can create some of your own ideas, depending on what you and yours like to do.

 

 

Okay, this Year of Dates in a Box idea from The Babes Ruth is just the sweetest! She has all of the ideas and shares the templates to create your own. This would make an incredible anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift. I just love everything about this idea.

 

Here are a few recipes perfect for date night…

• Corn & Sausage Chowder
• One Pan Pasta with Chicken
• Frozen Hot Chocolate
• 10 Incredible Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes
• Ice Cream & Brownie Sandwiches

What are your favorite Date Night Ideas?