May 2, 2020

Make fun memories with these stay-at-home date night ideas.

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Happy Hour

Going out for happy hour cocktails isn’t possible right now, so bring the bring the bar home and mix up your favorites together! Need inspiration on what to make?

MakeMeACocktail.com offers recommendations based on what you have on hand. Or download the Drizly app to get liquor, wine, beer, and mixers delivered right to your door – and ice!

Paint A Masterpiece

Channel your inner Bob Ross and create your own masterpiece! Gather any art supplies you have on hand and grab a seat next to your partner.

Follow along to any step-by-step painting video on YouTube (or “Bob Ross: Beauty is Everywhere” video on Netflix), channel your inner artist, and create your own happy work of art!

Put Together a Puzzle

Put the kids to bed early and open up a new jigsaw puzzle. Make it a romantic night and light the candles, open a bottle of wine, and reminisce about past special holidays and road trips together.

Plan future trips and how to celebrate when stay-at-home orders are lifted!

Plan A Romantic Dinner For Two

Can you put the kids to bed early? If yes, re-spark the romance with a bottle of bubbly and a special dinner for two.

Bon Appetit has great recipes for you to create together. 

Star Gaze

Spend a night in your backyard gazing at the stars.

Light a fire in the fire pit and roast hotdogs and marshmallows on skewers for a lighthearted dinner and dessert.

Or make it easy with a cheese-tasting platter with fresh fruit and crackers. (Pro tip: don’t forget your mosquito spray!)

Check out all of our previous Daily Survival Guides.