At Home Date Night {Christmas Edition}

Yesterday, Robert and I decided we needed an official date night. For us, without kids, every night could be considered date night BUT we decided to be very intentional about it and make it a special night. So we turned a boring old Monday into festive and fun...into a Christmas Date Night!

And it was a blast.

This date night is aimed to be festive, require minimal work and to have a focus on just being together. So what does this at home Christmas date consist of??

First, a meal of course! And what says winter comfort food best? Soup! Specifically, my Mama's Taco Soup.

Pop it in the crock pot before work or during lunch time and you have a super easy evening meal. To make it extra filling, pair with your favorite cornbread and you are set. Also, make sure to have festive Christmas music playing in the background as you enjoy your delicious dinner together!

During dinner, add an "activity". Something sweet and meaningful, something aimed towards the season like...

Take turns swapping answers with one another, some you may already know and some may teach you something new about your significant other. This is a fun and sentimental way to get more into the Christmas spirit...together! {Roberto and I had a ton of fun answering these questions, it led to some great conversation!}

After you have finished dinner, continue your Q&A while you enjoy dessert! And this has to be festive, like these super cute Reindeer Cupcakes.

Make the cupcakes and frosting earlier in the afternoon {or make it even easier with boxed cupcakes and pre-made frosting from the store}. Then after dinner all you have to do is enjoy each others company and decorate your cupcakes. It is something a little different than sugar cookies and a great way to be a kid again!

{Extra: After decorating, if you still have some energy and time, this is a great time to write a sweet note to one another. Write a sweet note to your love and stick it in their stocking- to be opened on Christmas morning!}

Once you are finished decorating/letter writing {leave the dishes in the sink for tomorrow- this is date night}, go cuddle up on the couch {maybe even by the light of the tree} and play one of your favorite Christmas movies {we decided on It's a Wonderful Life}. Cuddle, relax, enjoy your cupcake, movie and just being with one another!

{make sure to take a selfie, of course!}

This was one of our favorite date nights yet. Was it totally cheesy? Absolutely. But sometimes those are the best kind. It was so wonderful to put the phones away, to be intentional and to just be together enjoying this beautiful season. It was so fun!

Merry {almost} Christmas, everyone! Hope this can be a fun {and easy} date night for you!

5 Movies to Watch on Your Next Date Night

Roberto and I are huge movie lovers. 

Honestly, our perfect date night normally consists of a delicious dinner and a good movie. We just love it. 

So want to have an inexpensive and fun date night? Watch one of these movies! They are ones that you and your man will both love.  

Cook dinner together before hand then snuggle on the couch with a cozy blanket...a date night that can't go wrong. 

{One} Crazy, Stupid, Love. 
Yall. Rob and I cannot get enough of this movie. We seriously crack up every.single.time. Want a romantic comedy that is {mostly} light-hearted?? This is for you and your honey!

{Two} About Time.
This movie is a more serious one and another one that the husband and I would highly recommend. It has such a lovely message and it is just sweet.

{Three} The Proposal.
I think this is a "classic" and one you just cannot go wrong with. It is light-hearted, romantic and hilarious!

{Four} Super Hero Movies.
Ok, ladies you mights think I am crazy. But this is a genre your man will love and I think you can too! I thought I would never like these kind of movies, but then I got sucked in and Roberto was thrilled. They are the perfect mixture of intensity, fun and they always keep you on your toes. Try the marvel series, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers...they are all intertwined so it is easy to get invested and wanting more!

{Five} The Usual Suspects.
Ok, another movie that could sway more to the "guy movie" side. If you are wanting a more intense, mysterious movie, we both would recommend this baby! We both really enjoyed it. A little bit of a different suggestion  for a date night, but sometimes you need something more than a chick flick.

Now go enjoy a wonderful date night tonight with your main man {or even a super fun girls night}! Eat, watch, relax, cuddle and enjoy!

Linking up with Oh Hey Friday, Meet at the Barre and Five on Friday.