Top date ideas in your new home this Valentine’s Day
With the pandemic seeing everyone stay at home more over the past couple of years, home date nights are now on the rise as couples have been forced to get more creative with their quality time together. In light of this, Rippon Homes is bringing dating home with its top tips on how couples and thrifty first time buyers can make the most of their space at home when planning something special.
- Know Your ‘A’ to ‘Zs – Alphabet dating has been a growing trend over the past few years and is an easy way to claim a theme for a number of creative and quirky dates. Each week or month, you and your partner can work your way through the alphabet having to choose a date themed with a letter. This could involve everything from transforming your garden into an Amazonian paradise, to taking your own living room Zumba class!
- Stand the Test of Time with a Shoe Box Time Capsule – If you’ve moved into a new home recently or over the past few months, collate personal items for your very own time capsule. You can spend the time together working on this now, and you’ll have another big occasion when you come to look back on it in years to come. Gather and decorate an old shoe box, and fill this with memorable items from your move so you can reflect on your home, and your relationship, further down the line.
- Take Your Date to the ‘Movies’ – Whilst a cinema date is always a classic choice for couples, why not bring the silver screen to your home. Make your own popcorn, close all the curtains and you’re onto a real winner. Not only will you be able to avoid overpriced pic ‘n’ mix costs, but you can enjoy multiple films from the comfort of your own home. Similarly, if you’re looking for something quirkier, hosting a showing of a virtual concert or show could be a great way to spend the night with your loved one.
- Get Your Game On – Retro gaming has proved very popular for many families and friendship groups and, when they’re not causing chaos and arguments, can be a great way to level up your relationship. Bringing out the board games on a date night can be a great way to bond with your partner and ensures that the distraction of TV and phones are out of the way. Use either the living room, garden, or spare room to create the perfect game night experience and pair this with themed decorations, snacks and even fancy dress!
- Pamper Your Partner – Take your partner by surprise by turning the ordinary spaces in your home into a mini-spa. Set the scene with relaxing music, fairy lights and candles to create the perfect relaxing space. Accompany this with treatments, face masks and even cucumber circles for your eyes to achieve a new level of bliss.
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