Holiday Date Night
Maybe its my age, but a cozy night in is sometimes my most favourite thing to do with the boyfriend. Don’t get me wrong, going out for dinner with friends or out to dance is always a good time, but when it comes to date nights, the boyfriend and I find that staying in is our idea of fun.
Whether its Netflix and chill, or playing cards (I actually suck at cards and poker) we always seem to have a great time staying at home and lounging around. Lately though, because of the Holidays, our nights in have included wrapping gifts, decorating the house and my favourite, trimming the Christmas tree with a much needed glasses of vino. The truth is that when it comes to romance or creating a special evening, it doesn’t have to mean spending money. It is also a perfect opportunity to reconnect with your love, catch up and really focus on the two of you!
Since the boyfriend and I have conflicting schedules, it’s date nights like these that really make us closer, and our recent date night with a bottle of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon while trimming the tree was perfection. It was also the perfect time to celebrate Mondavi’s 50 year anniversary of tradition and innovation. It was his belief in combining the newest techniques and technology with time-honoured winemaking traditions that make this wine not only delicious, but ideal for enjoying while I take part in my own traditions with my family.
Though it was a relaxing evening for us that perfectly suited the Holiday season, there are so many different ways to enjoy a date night in! Aside from our tree trimming the other evening, we also had a double-date night in with gift wrapping and Christmas movies as we cracked open a bottle of Inniskillin Niagara Estate Late Autumn Riesling. I am always a fan of a great Riesling and this bottle was no different, so it made for a festive evening!
Whether you have kids or just dating, I’ve taken some cues from lifestyle expert, Christine Martin who shared with me a few fun ways to enjoy date night in with your love!
Photo Booth
Couples don’t often have enough picture done together, especially once they have kids. Photo booths are all the rage at just about any party you will attend. So why not set up a photo booth at home, with your partner! Hang a sheet at the backdrop, gather any kind of costume items or props…including making your own moustaches, etc., set your camera up on a tripod and snap away! A fun activity to do together and then a great memory to have for the future!
Bring in a Personal Chef
One of the big draws of going OUT is to not have to cook for yourself and enjoy really great food. While cooking a meal with your partner might be a fun idea, it also might cause more stress and definitely more work. Why not hire in a personal chef for the night to cook you guys an amazing meal?! You could even ask them for some cooking tips and specific wine pairings. You can also take this to the next level and create a wine tasting experience in your living room. Bring the fine dining INTO your home!
Dance Off
Who doesn’t love a great dance party?! Turn up the tunes and have a dance off with your partner. You can have fun together while stirring up some sparks! If neither of you are good at dancing, why not find some “How to dance” tutorials online and learn how to dance together.
Wine & Paint Night
Paint nights are all the rage right now, especially for a girl’s night out. Why not bring this idea into your home for date night with your partner? Grab some wine and a few canvases from the store and create beautiful art together that you can then hang in your home! It can be anything from a monogram, to a beautiful picture you’ve seen or even abstract! Have fun together and then hang it in your home for years to come!
Under the Stars
Before it gets too cold to be outside, go into your backyard (or porch) with your partner and do some star gazing. If you have a telescope, bonus! Try and spot the planets! To take this one step further, throw up a white sheet and watch a movie on it. If it starts to get too cold, build a bonfire and roast some marshmallows too!
Thanks Inniskillin Niagara Estate Riesling for sponsoring on this post. All opinions are my own.
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