Enjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration at home with perkslike no reservations required.
Try these romantic ideas to make your at-home date extraordinary and special.
If you have young kids, make plans for themat home or with a sitter.
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If you keep the kids at home, you’ll have to be a little more creative.
Serve them dinner early and separately.
Add a table runner and some potted herbs or succulents for a touch of green.
You don’t have to eat in your dining room, either.
Or, instead of a full dinner, indulge in a dessert-only menu for your at-home date.
If you’re both early birds, celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious breakfast in bed.
Add some fresh-squeezed juice or a morning cocktail to complete your celebration.
Mix Up Specialty Cocktails
Indulge in a few favorite drinks by mixing your own cocktails or mocktails.
Try aValentine’s cocktailor a classiccocktail recipe.
You could even narrow it down to a wine-tasting or around-the-world beer tour.
Find flavors you and your partner will enjoy.
A little extra thought here will go a long way.
Play Some Music and Dance Without Phones
Create a soundtrack for your Valentine’s Day at home.
(And since you’re in your own space, slow dancing between courses is suggested.)
Dancing together is a top-notch way to add intimacy to your date night at home.
Explore videos and music on your favorite platform to help your dance night be successful.
Unplug for a truly intimate at-home Valentine’s date.
Put away your phone and tablets, and turn off the TV.
Enjoy each other’s company and try a conversation starter to get your night going.
Or try something new, like anonline cooking classor other activity you’ll both enjoy.
Many venues offer virtual experiences or tourseven theLouvre Museum.
For a few laughs, try some friendly competition with acouple’s game night.
Bring out childhood favorites or try a new-to-you board game.
you might even challenge yourselves to a few video games if that’s more your style.
You’ll burn calories and boost up endorphins.
Try anonline yoga classor YouTube workout, or get outside for a friendly soccer game.
Fill your tub with scented essential oils, light a few candles, and relax with a warm bath.
Then, give each other a well-deserved massage or take care of your skin with abody scrub.
Pick a few favorites or decide to watch something new.
Just be sure to find acozy blanketand add lots of popcorn.
Add a warm drink and low lights to set the mood.
Try upgrading your cup of coffee or brewing a flavorful tea.
Grab your wedding album or video and relive your wedding day.
Or talk about that first date or time when you first met.
you might even put together a photo album showcasing some of your favorite memories.
Add a special note or aValentine’s quotethat conveys a sentimental message.
Share your appreciation with aValentine’s Day giftfrom the heart.
Get Crafty
Looking to get creative?
Try an online art class or make aValentine’s Day craft.
Gather some art supplies and let your imagination soar.
Go Stargazing
Nothing says true romance like a night under the stars with your special person.
