Sweet, fun and cheap date ideas
Wined up
A trip to a local winery to find your favorite bottle + a Sunday morning where you don’t have to be up at dawn = a hot and happy buzz.
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Backyard camping
A tent + blankets and pillows + a flashlight + an empty house = a fun, romantic backyard camp out. S'mores optional!
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Go 'blading
Those rollerblades that have been in your closet since the '90s + a wide open sidewalk = an active adventure that will have you laughing and sweating.
His & hers massage session
The kids are at camp + a full ice cube tray + scented massage oil = a sexy his and hers massage session.
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She's my cherry pie
Cherry pie from your favorite bakery + a park bench = an unexpected, meet-me-in-twenty way to steal time together.
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Amuse yourselves
Amusement park + holding hands + all the boring kiddie rides = feeling like 17-year-olds...but now there's no curfew!
Bicycles for two
Two bikes + a new restaurant you've been dying to try = a tour of your hometown as you've never seen it before.
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A sexy daycation
The kids are with grandma for Saturday + a day pass at your local hotel pool = a sexy daycation.
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Spiked lemonade on the porch
Back porch+ lemonade + vodka + sliced fruit = your very own al fresco bar. REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist Kim Haasarud's whipped up this perfect, easy summer cocktail recipe, just for a great date nights:
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
You’ll need:
Sparkling rose wine
A store-bought lemonade
Sliced strawberries
Preparation:
Mix lemonade with strawberries, keep in a mini cooler. When ready to serve, pour into cups and top with a sparkling rose.
Adult game night
An adult-only game night + a bit of sexy wagering = competition (that doubles as foreplay). Actress Victoria Rowell, author of Tag, Toss, and Run says, Game nights are my absolute favorite way to have a date with my husband and it's even better in the summer when you can take things outside. We string some Christmas lights and laugh our heads off Explore her favorite backyard game, molkky, here.
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