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The best thing about having a partner is that you have someone to accompany you on all of your adventures. Because you spend the majority of your time at home, you can try some things for couples to do at home. Of course, going out for date evenings and parties is great, but it isn’t something you can do every day. We bring you some cute date ideas and activities that you and your partner can enjoy regardless of whether you are a new couple or have been together for years. These activities are designed to cater to all relationship stages and will help strengthen your bond. Pick the best ones and treat every day like a date!
80+ Cute, Romantic And Fun Things To Do As A Couple At Home
1. Cook new dishes
Cook together and create new dishes together. Engaging in this activity with your partner can be fun and fulfilling. Find new recipes on YouTube and discover your inner cooking marvel. Capture photos of your most impressive (and disastrous) date-night-at-home creations and post on social media platforms.
Khalid Al Ameri, a writer and columnist, shares how cooking enables him to bond with his wife. He says, “When it comes to cooking in our house, my wife and I have always cooked together. The kitchen has now become a place where we can connect, work as a team, laugh at each other, and enjoy the food even more because the result was achieved together. I truly believe that it has played a huge role in strengthening our marriage (i).”
2. Do yoga/exercises
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Hit the home gym, indulge in in-home workouts, or enroll in an online yoga class together. Not only will the exercise boost your mood, but working out together will keep you both motivated to stick with a healthy lifestyle.
Did you know?3. Learn a new language
Learning a new language is great for the brain, as well as a fun skill to acquire with your partner. Perhaps you can simultaneously plan a trip to a country with the same predominant language.
4. Learn how to play a musical instrument
Music is a mood lifter and can trigger production of oxytocin, also known as “the bonding hormone.” Furthermore, learning an instrument provides a satisfying sense of progress and an enjoyable shared activity. Once you learn the basics, you can add at-home jam sessions to your date-night routine.
5. Do gardening
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Plant seeds or saplings together in your kitchen garden. Care for your plant and watch it grow. Nurturing a live creature, even of the flora variety, can be quite a rewarding shared experience.
6. Play board games
Board games are an excellent way to bring everybody’s competitive side out. Invest in a good board game and play it together. Keep a record of who won the game each time. You might also try playing some cooperative games where players must strategize and cooperate with one another to defeat the game.
7. Redesign your house
Come up with interesting ideas for redesigning your house. Decide on a budget and pick things accordingly. Even minor changes to your home can bring about a sense of greater comfort and a new beginning. Your newly decorated room may even give you the feel of a fancy hotel room at a low cost. Look up ideas online for low-cost home improvement solutions.
8. Paint your house
Paint your house together. Painting is a simple way to beautify your house inexpensively, and it will be a fun thing to do in each other’s company.
9. Have an indoor picnic
Decorate your living room well and have a picnic set up with picnic baskets, PBJ sandwiches, juice, or hot chocolate. It will be a playful, inexpensive, and romantic experience. Do not forget to take pictures.
10. Chalk out travel plans for future
Sit with the globe or the world Atlas and decide upon or fantasize about dream vacations. You might even set a budget or timeline and start planning.
11. Have a karaoke night
Sing your heart out on karaoke tunes. Make beautiful, or hilarious, memories with each other. Don’t forget to shoot videos when you sing together!
12. Solve jigsaw puzzles
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Take a complex jigsaw puzzle set and do puzzles together. This can provide a great, shared escape from the stressors of everyday life. You can even create personalized puzzles. Find a good picture of the two of you and get a customized jigsaw puzzle created. Once solved, you can get the puzzle framed and use it to beautify your living room.
Trivia13. Play with Legos
Legos are a fun activity for people of all ages. Many couples find Lego nights to be their best date nights, as planning and creating something together can be very satisfying. Who knows: you just might generate some architectural masterpieces!
14. Make jewelry
Use items available at home and make some unique jewelry. It will be one of your designer products, and you will certainly never see another piece like it on the market.
15. Volunteer for a social cause
Giving back to the community as a couple can be very fulfilling and gratifying. You might indulge in some online teaching programs for kids who do not have access to basic education, for example. You’ll not only find the volunteer work to be rewarding, but will discover that it quickly puts your life and relationship’s struggles into perspective.
16. Host an English tea party
Dress up and organize a charming English tea party on your porch or in your backyard. For inspiration, browse the iInternet for traditional tea party recipes and games.
17. Create some DIY art pieces from waste at home
Gather unused items at home and look up DIY ideas on the Internet. Believe it or not, sometimes discarded items make for the best showpieces! Consider gifting these unique artworks to your friends and family during festivals.
18. Read a book
Read a book together and then discuss it, or take turns reading aloud to one another. It can be one of the interesting activities for couples.
19. Invent a code language
Invent a code language that stays just between the two of you. Write cute letters in your secret language and frame them in the hall. No one else will know what they mean. Creating and using a code language can be both intellectually stimulating and a joyful way to bond.
20. Learn calligraphy
Calligraphy is a well-known technique of writing words in a beautiful way using special pens. Calligraphy books are available in the stationery section of many stores, and calligraphy instruction is also available online. Learn together and make some frame-worthy pieces.
21. Have a photoshoot
Enjoy a photoshoot together. Produce prints of your favorite pictures and frame them for a lasting memory.
22. Have a barbecue night
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Set up a grill in the backyard and barbecue some savory food. A glass or two of your favorite wine and some music alongside delicious barbecue food can make for a very romantic evening.
23. Have a spa night
Have a spa night at home and give each other a good massage. Prepare for it by purchasing scented candles and essential oils. Don’t forget to listen to music, something romantic and soothing will undoubtedly set the mood.
24. Play charades
Charades is a well-known game and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Play some unique charades with each other.
25. Make a scrapbook
Do a craft activity like creating a customized scrapbook. Find all your pictures, print them, and make a scrapbook or a photo album. If you’re feeling particularly artistic, decorate your scrapbook with collectibles from your shared adventures. Don’t forget to write about your precious memories.
26. Plan a backyard romantic date
You can fix a tent in the backyard, make dinner together, and plan a romantic outdoor date night. Gather comfortable bedding and pillows for a cozy night’s sleep. You can have a great and inexpensive stay in the comfort of your own backyard.
27. Learn a new form of dance
Join an online salsa or waltz class. It will be an invigorating and healthful way to spend time with each other. Show off your dance moves at the next party!
28. Blog together
Blogging is a new trend, and many people enjoy it. Start your blog as a couple and write various interesting things about your vacations, relationship, work, recipes, etc.
29. Watch TV and movies
Cuddle on the bed or sofa and watch movies or shows. Or indulge in a movie marathon with a huge tub of popcorn. Movie nights make for relaxing and low-key dates.
30. Play video games
Buy a video game console or a gaming PC and engage in playing video games together. You can play several multiplayer games against each or other players through the Internet.
31. Create art or paint
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Start painting or creating art pieces together. Use them to decorate your house, office, or give them to a friend or family member. Take pictures to document your creative moments and paintings.
32. Have your own stand-up comedy night
Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring you both closer. Organize your own personal stand-up comedy night. You and your partner can decide on a genre, then prepare and present your skits to each other.
33. Write love letters
Love letters
never go out of fashion. Write love letters to each other and read them together. You can spice it up by setting themes for the love letters before writing them or play some fun games, like giving each other tiny love letters inside tiny bottles.
34. Indulge in stargazing
Plan a serene stargazing night in the backyard. Arrange for a comfy mattress, pillows, and comforters. If possible, invest in a small telescope. Get lost in the stars together, and you will find your own backyard a great place to be.
35. Make a wish list
A date night at home provides a good opportunity to write your wish list. Make a list of all the things you would like to purchase. You can take it a step forward by planning your finances and setting deadlines to buy an item on the list.
36. Have a confession night
Honesty is the best policy. Have a confession night with your partner. Confess all your deep, dark secrets and try not to be judgmental towards each other.
37. Take an online personality test
There are many online personality tests. Many of them are interesting and also yield relevant results. Taking such an online quiz can be an entertaining activity as a couple.
38. Write promises to each other
Wedding vows
need not be the only promises you make to each other. Write cute promises to each other and preserve them as memories.
39. Shower or have a bubble bath together
A shower together with warm water and some lovely music can help you both relax. Or, indulge in a long, luxurious bubble bath to unwind and have a perfect time together. So, take a bath with a glass of your favorite wine, and enjoy the blissful experience.
40. Try the truth or dare game
A truth or dare game can be a lot of fun. You can dig out all the secrets of your partner or see just how daring they are willing to be in a challenge. Notice how quickly you revert to your playful, younger selves.
41. Go through family photo albums
Share each other’s family photos and exchange family, childhood, and other memories.
42. Make your own bar crawl
Bar crawl or bar hopping is a famous vacation or weekend activity. You can have a very special evening by bar hopping at home. Set up mini bar counters in different areas of your home and create the right tempo with a playlist and neon lights.
43. Play private party games
Have a game night indulging in some delightful couple games. Determine whether you prefer a game of strategy or humor. It will be a fun way to spend some quality time and to form new memories for a lifetime.
44. Have a wine tasting
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You can visit a tasting club first to see how things are done at a wine tasting party. Then, you can play sommelier at home. Get some wines and swirl them around in glasses while you try to guess the different notes you taste.
45. Challenge your partner to a bake-off
Whether you are a beginner or a professional baker, this activity should be fun. Each partner gets the same ingredients from which they must create a baked masterpiece. Who will win? The delicious treats are your prize.
46. Clean your closets
Cleaning your closets might not seem romantic, but it is essential to living in a clean home. Over time, you can accumulate unbelievable amounts of materials, which you can clean out periodically.
47. Deep clean the kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Reserve an evening for deep cleaning it. Get all the containers and items sorted and cleaned thoroughly. You might also employ some elbow grease and scrub out the storage units.
48. Dance to the radio
Nothing is cheaper yet more romantic than playing music on the radio and dancing to it. You can choose your preferred genre of music and groove to it. From waltz to salsa to club dancing, there are various dances you can include. Even if you do not know how to dance, you can shake your body and have fun.
49. Play drinking games
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If you have ever played drinking games in college, you know what we are talking about. Recreate those fun times with drinking games like beer pong and truth or dare. If you are non-drinkers, you can drink any beverage of your choice.
50. Make a bucket list
Have you always wanted to photograph a waterfall? Or go skydiving? Make a bucket list of what you want to do with your partner. You can add fun elements to each other’s lists and start ticking off stuff immediately.
51. Play laser maze
Create intricate laser mazes in your hallways and stairways using rope or wool. These mazes will make it fun just to move into your home. All you have to do is pass the strings without touching them.
52. Play classic card games
Classic card games like Rummy and Poker will pass the time quickly. Dust your shuffling and card dealing skills and distribute cards like a pro. While at it, you can also build a card house and try to beat your partner.
53. Go backyard camping
Camping does not have to be well-planned. You can put together an impromptu camping trip in your backyard. Pack your tent and everything you need on a camping trip quickly and “hike” to your backyard to set up for the night. Don’t forget to toast marshmallows over the campfire.
54. Play hide and seek
Sounds cheesy? However, this might be a great activity if done right. Squeeze into unlikely places and let your partner seek you out. You can play this game in your underclothes if you want some excitement.
55. Have a candlelight dinner
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A candlelight dinner is the epitome of romance since time unknown. Whether you cook a meal or order one, you can make a candlelight dinner. Take the chance to look into each other’s eyes and converse.
56. Play strip poker
Strip poker is an intimate game that will steam up the evening. Make sure each one of you wears multiple layers of clothing to make the game more exciting. Every time you lose a game, remove one piece of clothing.
57. Make YouTube videos
Several vloggers on YouTube film their daily lives and post it on social media. You can learn the tricks of the trade and do the same. A simple evening at home can transform into a beautiful occasion for your viewers.
58. Redecorate a piece of furniture
If you do not have a budget for redesigning your home, you can start small and redecorate a piece of furniture. Whether there has been a careworn chair or a table in the family for ages, you can work on it and transform it according to your taste.
59. Set up an ice cream bar
An ice cream bar sounds fun for any day of the week. Make unique sundaes with special garnishings and serve them to your partner. You can come up with outrageous names for your new ice cream sundaes, too.
60. Hold a trivia night
Everyone loves a good trivia quiz. Though trivia night is considered a group activity and is more fun with friends, there is no reason why you cannot play when there are only the two of you. Get some amazing trivia questions online and fire away.
61. Become a master chef
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If you are a Masterchef fan, this activity might just be for you. All you have to do is present the food in the best manner possible – quite similar to the dishes shown in Masterchef. You can do this with take-out food too.
62. Paint rocks
Rock painting is a fun activity that is both cheap and fulfilling. You could get a pack of rocks from a hardware store or pick ones you see by the roadside. Wash them well and paint them in colors of your choice. Leave them in parks and public areas where other people can see them.
63. Make fondue
You can create a restaurant-like experience right at home by making fondue. Try different cheeses to make fondues and taste them as a connoisseur. You can round off the evening with melted chocolate on strawberries.
64. Travel virtually
During the pandemic, virtual tours gained popularity rapidly. These tours allowed people to travel the world while staying at home. This innovative technology will enable you to see new places and visit new sites from the comfort of your couch.
65. Listen to a podcast
Find topics that you both like and can relate to. Look for podcasts on these topics and listen to one. You can write down the main points the host says and then discuss the issues in detail later.
66. Watch a documentary
Documentaries are a fun way to learn about new things from your home. From food to automobiles to travel, many documentaries are available on every topic. Make a list of the documentaries you want to watch and get started.
67. Make pizza
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Pizza is a crowd favorite, and little can go wrong with it. Make delicious pizzas at home with all your favorite toppings and loads of cheese. You can guess each other’s favorite toppings and make them for each other.
68. Discover your love language
Every person has a different love language. Some love gifts, while others love hugs. Quiz each other and discover what your partner’s love language is. This also is a chance to communicate with your partner and know their innermost feelings.
69. Practice photography
Photography is a field where anything can become a subject. From the spoon in your kitchen to the TV in your living room, every object has the potential to become an interesting photograph in your camera. Get your mobile cameras ready and click away.
70. Play online games
There are several online games, such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite, that you can play with your partner. You can even join your friends online and have fun. If you are feeling adventurous, visit escape rooms and have a blast.
71. Develop a new hobby
There are several hobbies that you can explore from home. You can learn knitting, painting, or carpentry – the options are limitless. For some extra challenge, you can take up a hobby that is typically considered to be done by the opposite gender. For example, a man can take up knitting or embroidery, and a woman can take up car repair and carpentry.
72. Teach something you know
Everyone is skilled at something. Whether you are good at cooking or coding, you can teach it to your partner. This not only is a good way to bond with your partner, but you also learn a new skill on the way.
73. Watch a game on TV
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A live game on TV is the perfect chance to curl up on the couch with chips and nachos with your partner cuddled by your side. Make bets on who will win and enjoy the game.
74. Have breakfast in bed
Having breakfast in bed is a romantic way to start mornings. You can take turns waking up early and making breakfast for the both of you. A simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich or scrambled eggs on toast would be enough to show your love.
75. Do a hashtag challenge
A new hashtag challenge pops up every few months on TikTok or Instagram. You can attempt some of these hashtag challenges with your partner. You can also film and post your video online if you are brave enough.
76. Create a picture wall
You can create a picture wall if you have several photographs or paintings at home. You do not need to make elaborate arrangements; you can simply tie a rope and attach the pictures using clothespins.
77. Decorate your bedroom
Decorating your bedroom does not need to be a considerable project. You can add fairy lights to your bedroom to transform the space. After all, your bedroom is the most intimate place in your home. It is nice to have a refreshing look there.
78. Create a new cocktail
If you are fond of cocktails, this activity is perfect for you. Mix and match different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to create an ideal cocktail. If you are a teetotaler, you can create new mocktails.
79. Detail your car
Your car serves you throughout the year. It is only apt that you keep it spick and span. Detailing your vehicle might seem lengthy, but it is worth it. Take your time and go step-by-step for complete details.
80. Prep your meals
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The most time-consuming part of cooking is meal prep. It may seem simple, but every little task builds up and consumes your morning time. You can prepare your meals if you have some free time in the evenings. Cutting up vegetables or marinating chicken for the next day will be a huge help.
81. Call friends on Zoom
Life happens so fast that you can lose touch with your closest friends. Call them over Zoom and talk with them face-to-face. You could also include some games to make the session more enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can we start a new hobby together, like painting or photography?
Starting a new hobby together can be a fun and rewarding experience. First, you’ll want to choose a hobby that interests both of you, such as painting or photography. Then, research local classes or workshops that cater to beginners. You could also consider purchasing a beginner’s kit at home. Set aside regular time to practice together, share your progress, and offer feedback to each other. This can serve as a great relationship-building activity. Don’t forget to celebrate your successes and have fun exploring your new hobby together!
2. How can we use technology to learn new things or explore new interests?
Technology can be a powerful tool for learning or exploring new interests. Online courses and tutorials provide easy access to a wide range of topics, and social media platforms can connect you with communities of people who share your interests. By leveraging technology, you can easily access a wealth of knowledge and connect with others who share your passions, helping you to expand your horizons and pursue new interests.
3. How can we create a romantic date night atmosphere at home?
To create a romantic date night atmosphere at home, start by setting the mood with soft lighting and candles. Choose a cozy spot like the living room or bedroom and lay out comfortable pillows and blankets to create an inviting ambiance. Play soft, romantic music, prepare or bake a delicious meal, or order from a fancy restaurant. Dress up in something nice and turn off all distractions such as phones or TVs. You could even consider buying a couple of bottles of wine, have a wine-tasting session, and go for a walk to end the night on a peaceful and romantic note. These are some great date ideas for couples to enjoy a special evening together.
4. What are some budget-friendly date ideas?
From candlelight dinners to movie marathons and DIY spa sessions, there are many budget-friendly date night ideas to enjoy from the comfort of your home. If you like adventure or a bit of a challenge, you could try board games, card games, video games, or even drinking games. Alternatively, if you are artistic, consider making a scrapbook, learning an art like calligraphy, or reading an engaging book together. Cook a pasta dish at home or order your favorite Chinese take-out and you are set for the date!
From setting up for a fancy date to arranging some wholesome and fun-filled activities, couples can do many things at home. Preparing for a date in advance can make your relationship more fun and exciting. It would be great if you both take turns planning activities that will make you feel more involved in this idea. Make some unforgettable memories from the best parts of your relationship to cherish them forever. So, get ready to spend quality time with your special one and celebrate your relationship every possible day.
Infographic: Staying Home With Your Partner Can Be More Than Just Fun
With staying at home becoming the norm, knowing how to spend your time doing something creative and valuable with your partner may become inevitable. Besides movies and cooking, this infographic will be a good read if you are looking out for easy yet unique DIY ideas to try at home. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Key Pointers
- It’s possible to spend quality time with your partner at home as it can improve your bond.
- A karaoke night, a barbeque evening, and making a scrapbook of your memories together are some relaxing activities.
- A truth or dare game, a bubble bath, and many more fun and romantic ideas as you scroll down.
You may be looking for ways to spend a romantic night with your partner or just want to spend quality time together. Here is a list of things you can do with your partner at home.
Personal Experience: Source
MomJunction articles include first-hand experiences to provide you with better insights through real-life narratives. Here are the sources of personal accounts referenced in this article.
i. Why i cook with my wife;https://khalidalameri.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/why-i-cook-with-my-wife/
References
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https://sulvfoundation.org/2021/06/19/10-surprising-benefits-of-doing-jigsaw-puzzles/
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