How to Make Perfect Dates at Home

A date at home can be a unique, fun or sensual way to grow closer to your partner.

If you have a limited budget, you can plan a romantic date at home. Although it takes a little extra work, a home date can be a unique, fun or sensual way to grow closer to your partner. If you live with your partner, it is important not to treat the date night like a a regular evening. Remember that even though you are at home, you must be intentional about cultivating romance and making your partner feel special.

Things You'll Need

• Scented candles
• Chocolate covered strawberries
• Wine
• Twister
• Blankets

Instructions

1. Clean your house. A cluttered house is distracting and can undermine the relaxed, romantic mood that you are trying to set. If you live with your partner, they may even be tempted to clean rather than participate in a romantic evening.

2. Set the mood with scented candles and soft music. If possible, dim the lights to add even more ambiance.

3. Offer your partner sensual snacks, such as chocolate covered strawberries. If you feel comfortable doing so, feed them to one another.

4. Serve a dinner that you know your partner will love. In general, it is best to keep the food simple and light. You don't want to serve anything too heavy, as it will make you both feel sluggish. Whatever you cook, spend extra time on presentation to make it look special.

5. Serve your partner's favorite wine or champagne. However, avoid drinking too much as it will detract from your quality time together.

6. Think about what sort of activities your partner would enjoy and plan accordingly. Avoid acitivites that you engage in frequently, such as watching a movie. Start brainstorming with the ideas outlined in the following steps.

7. Make the evening fun with a game of Twister. This childhood game will help both of you to relax and could lead to more sensual activities.

8. Spark an intimate conversation by laying out some blankets and star gazing in the backyard.

9. Show off your romantic side by slow-dancing with your partner in the living room.

10. Make the evening steamy by challenging your partner to kiss you 100 times in three hours.

11. Fill your date with laughter, music and karaoke. To do this, find an online music video that includes the lyrics and sing along.

References

• Redbook: 100 Great Date-Night Ideas; Amy Keyishian
• The Art of Manliness: The 10 Commandments of the At-Home Dinner Date
• Parenting Mircales: Have a Rockin' At-Home Date