During this COVID-19 pandemic, we are all going crazy trying to think of some creative ideas to keep our sanity! It is a difficult time for us all…especially us with small kids! Not only are we trying to find peace in working remotely and becoming home school teachers, we also have to make sure to keep the spice alive in our marriages and/or relationships. So while we are stuck in what seems like limbo, I have a couple date night ideas that my hubby and I have tried and it has really helped the weeks fly by! Trust me girl, this is your guide to #QuarantineDateNight! I have a list of great things to try below…If you and your boo decide to try some of these ideas, drop me a line below to let me know how it goes, wink wink*. 

P.s. Don’t come out of quarantine pregnant! 

Dinner and a movie – I know this sounds super basic but I promise it is the funniest. I would say cook at home your favorite copycat meal from your favorite restaurant. However, if you are feeling froggy, order it from your favorite restaurant and pick it up. Whichever you choose, make sure to plate it and create the ambiance like you are out to dinner! Have some good conversation and then top off the night with a good movie (rent a new one or revisit an oldie). Helpful Tip: Have a featured drink for the night! A little vodka can make a huge difference for the night.

Living room picnic – Here me out doll, this one seems super cliche but I promise, it will be super fun! Make some advanced sandwiches. When I say advanced, don’t make grade school sandwiches, make a good potbelly’s sandwich! Then choose some of you and your baby’s favorite snacks and don’t forget good cheese, grapes and Rose. Get on the floor and get cute! You would be surprised at the good convo that comes from this scene!

Game Night – One of the best things about this quarantine is the fun you can have diving into some old school ways. I think breaking out the Monopoly, Uno and Jenga will make for a good night in! Order takeout or cook a good taco themed meal, add Vodka (notice my theme) and play play play! If you want to turn it up a notch, turn Uno and Jenga into drunk Jenga (see link here). If you want to share the good night, do the game night with friends via Zoom.

Record a Podcast – So this is the funniest! I know you are thinking…I would never (clutch pearls) but I promise you…this was super fun. Turn your phone recorder on and just record random conversations that you and your hunny are having. If you want to get creative, create an agenda and discuss topics. Some topics include dating, sex, family upbringing and how it effects your relationships. I think when you are recording, you learn so much about yourself. Play it back and listen to the two of you discuss life!

Cooking competition – Now this! If you two are super competitive, don’t do it! But if not, you choose a meal and he chooses a meal and you both cook and determine whose food you like the best. Fun twist: Record it with your phone! 

Ok, I have shared some of my prize ideas to keep the spice alive during this quarantine. Make sure to try out a few if not all and let me know how it goes. If you want, these can also be date night in ideas even when we are off punishment! 🙂