Keeping the romance alive in a relationship can be hard, especially if you have children, or have been together for a long time. However, taking your loved one on a date doesn’t have to be expensive. As it’s the thought that counts, we’ve put together a few romantic backyard date ideas for you both to enjoy.
Love doesn’t have to cost anything, in fact some of the best gifts can be those from the heart, not a wallet! You don’t even need to be a romantic person, it’s more the thought that counts.
So, here are some of our tried and tested romantic backyard date ideas ideas to inspire you to think outside the box.
Get Baking
Baking together can be such as great way to unwind and have some fun. You don’t have to be great cooks, in fact, the worse you are, the more fun it would probably be. You could challenge each other to out bake one another. Or perhaps you could set yourself a tricky task like baking a three tiered cake. Getting messy can be great fun, but then hosing each other down in the shower afterwards can be even better!
Watch A Film
It’s times like this when trilogies such as The Lord of the Rings would be perfect for a day in front of the TV. If that isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps their favourite boxset, or even something like the marvel collection – from start to finish!
Get Active
If you’re both quite active people, perhaps more of an adventure day could be more what you’re looking for. How about introducing a fun sport in the comfort of your backyard? Consider setting up a GaGa Ball pit for a playful, energetic date. Playing a gaga ball game involves dodging, striking, running, and jumping, which offers fun and laughter and helps to increase your connection.
Alternatively, you could plan a hike for the two of you in one of your favourite places. Or, if there’s a place you know they’ve been hoping to go to, you could plan that for them. A hike up Snowdon, for example. Or perhaps a muddy bike ride. If you live near the coast, you could even go for a walk along the coastline, or for a chilly dip in the sea.
Create Your Own At Home Spa Day
If you both enjoy a good pamper session, why not create your very own spa day at home. Get out the candles to set the mood. You could even set up your own massage table to give each other sensual massages. Or fill up the bath with relaxing bubbles, perhaps a glass of their favourite beverage and some nibbles and spend some time relaxing together in the tub.
Claire from Money Saving Central suggests instead of having an entire spa day, you could just have a pamper evening instead. Somehow the thought of having a pamper evening sounds more romantic. Perhaps as it gets darker outside, it makes it feel more cozy. The candles dance around creating a soft, romantic glow.
Be A Tourist For The Day
If you’ve lived in the same town/city for a while, i bet you’ve never experienced what it’s like to be a tourist there. Go to your local tourist office and spend the day doing everything you can in your town/city for free. Be a real tourist for the day together and make same great, fun memories to look back on.
Cozy Up By The Fire
There’s nothing better than to cozy up to the person you love on a cold, wet, windy day. With the fire roaring next to you, the flames dancing in the hearth. perhaps you could get some marshmallows and get toasty together, toasting them on sticks (or forks).
Have Breakfast In Bed
If they love a lazy morning, perhaps breakfast in bed could be a great idea. You could subtly find out a few days before what their dream breakfast would be and you could recreate this for them to enjoy in bed. Perhaps a bowl of fruit and yogurt, topped with granola and chocolate curls. Or maybe a full English breakfast is more their style.
Create A Treasure Hunt For One Another
OK, so who doesn’t love to bring out their childish side every now and then! You could create a fantastic treasure hunt either for each other. Or perhaps you could do it for them. providing clues, and things to find along the way. Hiding little treasures you know they’ll love to find. It doesn’t have to be expensive, and it could just be little love notes you’ve written for them.
However, if you don’t have access to a large enough area outside to do a treasure hunt, Vourneen from Snap Happy Spoonie suggests writing and leaving little notes for your loved one around the house instead.
Make A Meal Out Of It
You could make their favourite meal for them at home – the full works. A starter, main, pudding and perhaps even their favourite drink. Put candles on the table, and put on your favourite outfit. Really make an effort to make it a special night, all about them and what they love.
Emma from Earn Money Do Good, suggests going for a picnic. Taking a comfy picnic blanket and some of their favourite treats and snacks. Spending time together in the outdoors with no distractions.
Or, Dee from Mum On A Mission For A Better Life suggests getting up before it’s light out and going for a breakfast picnic, watching the sunrise together.
We’d love to know what some of your favourites were from this list of romantic backyard date ideas – leave us a comment below.
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