Mood, Food & Games Last Minute Valentine’s Ideas For Couples

Nothing like waiting until the last minute to plan anything, right?! I’m right there with you. Mood, Food & Games is a collection of ideas to create a last-minute Valentine’s date with your special someone. 

You can still have a memorable and romantic evening at home. The goal is to create a romantic mood and celebrate each other. 

Set The Mood

• Break out the candles. No overhead lighting allowed!
• Set the music slow and low.
• Set Up A Valentine Theme Hot Cocoa Bar.
• Build a fire in the fireplace.
• Use what you have to create a Valentine Tablescape.
• Plan your stay-at-home meal on the deck, al fresco.
• Pick up a bottle of massage oil, like this one.

Plan a Romantic Dinner at Home

Plan a nice quiet romantic dinner at home with any of these easy recipe ideas. You don’t need a fancy restaurant for romance. You need a babysitter and some time alone at home. These ideas are easy and inexpensive.

The meal is important but not as much as being alone and the way you did when you first fell in love.

• No Fuss Romantic Italian Dinner Menu
• $14 Dinner for Two from Eating On A Dime
• Crockpot Ranch Chicken Dinner from Moms With Crockpots
• One Pot Shrimp Parmesan Pasta from Damn Delicious
• 30 Minute Chicken Cacciatore from A Latte Food

Easy Dessert Options

• Red Velvet Waffles from Flourishing at Home
• Indoor Smores from Twelfth Avenue
• Hershey Bar Pie from Across The Blvd
• Brownie In A Mug from Simply Recipes
• Bacon Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Conversational Activities for Couples

Play “Would You Rather”. Make your own or use this list.

Play board games for 2.

Take a Virtual Vacation online visiting your dream vacation spots.

Spread a blanket out on the grass and watch the stars at night. Place a shower curtain liner under the blanket if the ground is moist.

Play You Tube Karaoke.

Do the How Well Do You Know Each Other Partner Quiz.

Have a movie marathon at home. Close the curtains, set up your bedding on the living room floor in front of the tv.

Drop a few of these conversation starters into a hat and take turns pulling them out one at a time.

Light candles all over the bathroom and take a  bubble bath together.

Romantic Date Ideas

Start planning now for a nice date away from home. We have a few ideas for you now.

Find a Drive-In Movie near you at driveinmovie.com.

Take a walk together in an unusual place like the local college campus or an old cemetery.

Take a drive no more than two hours from home. It’s about the conversation in the car more than where you’re going.

Visit a local landmark you’ve never seen.

More Date Night At Home Ideas

Fun Meals To Make As A Couple

Simple Valentines Tablescape

110 Conversation Starter Questions for Couples

Frugal Date Night At Home Ideas

Elements of A Romantic Movie Date Night at Home

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