At-home Valentine’s Day ideas
Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating love, expressing romance, and showing appreciation to those you love most. This year, most parents are spending Valentine’s Day at home, which means celebrating as a family during the day and having a romance-filled night with your partner. The good news is there are tons of ways to make staying in even better than going out. Plus, you’ll save money on a sitter! After the kids are asleep, take a look at our list for the best at-home Valentine’s Day ideas.
Fondue night
Chocolate isn’t just for kids. Many stores sell ready-made fondue sets complete with a special bowl for melting, or you can make your own using a double boiler. Make it fun and exciting with different chocolate types, and dipping options like strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, and anything else you could think of. Or if you’re in a more savory mood, swap out chocolate for a decadent cheese like Raclette, Gruyere or Emmental cheese.
Cocktail making
Who says you need to go out to a bar to enjoy delicious cocktails? This one takes a bit of preparation, so on your next shopping trip, pick up the essentials to create your favorite cocktail like garnishes, botanical flavors, or drink mixes. Videochat with a friend while you mix to help walk you through the whole process. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy your creations!
At-home comedy club
The best way to unwind from daily stress is laughter. Although you can’t head out to the comedy club, there are so many standup comedy shows available to stream online. Laughing and smiling together really strengthens your bond, and is a great way to reignite your relationship with your loved one.
Cook a meal
Choose something new you’ve always wanted to try, recreate your favorite meal from a restaurant you love, or opt for a classic dish you make often. Not only will this give you a delicious final product, but the whole cooking process itself is such a fun way to reconnect. There are many creative recipes out there—consult the internet for Valentine’s Day dinner ideas for family.
Create a home spa
You don’t need to venture out of your house to get a relaxing and therapeutic spa experience. Put on your favorite relaxing playlist, light some candles, draw a bubble bath, and take turns giving each other back massages. You can also experiment with facial treatments and mud masks.
For the whole family
Valentine’s Day isn’t just meant for adults, but for the whole family. While they might not be celebrating in the classroom this year, you can easily replicate festive activities or Valentine’s Day games for kids to make it extra special for your little ones at home. To help your kids feel connected, try making DIY Valentine’s Day cards or baking festive treats and dropping them off at their best friend’s house. For more family-friendly ideas, check out the blog, Creative ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day as a family.
We hope these at-home Valentine’s Day ideas give you the inspiration you need to get creative for Valentine’s Day at home. Remember that as parents, it’s just as important to take care of each other as it is to take care of your little ones.
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