We look at Fridays as the beginning of our weekend and usually, under normal circumstances, a lot of us would have either a special event or activities planned for some part of the weekend.
Whether it’s a wedding, church function, yard work, kids games, visiting family and friends…etc, under what I’m calling normal circumstances, a lot of couples don’t make the time to go on date nights anymore, or cultivate their relationships. Our lives get too busy and we allow our priorities to be shifted.
For most of us right now due to the unfortunate circumstances, our life activities and work schedules have slowed down. But before we know it this too shall pass and things will return to what we call normal.
In the meantime, while our circumstances have temporarily changed, the question I ask is “how are you spending your time?” Why not take advantage of the extra time we do have and plan something special for ourselves and each other.
I know being home alone for this amount of time can be upsetting and challenging for some. Although social media is the next best thing to physical communication, we must do things that remind us that we are special. I think pampering ourselves is one way we can do that.
So if you are home alone, consider treating yourself with a spa day.
Start the process by lighting your favorite candle or putting your favorite essential oil in your diffuser. Next, run a bath putting some lavender and Epsom salt in the water at your preferred temperature. Have a glass of wine or your favorite tea with soothing music or nature sounds softly playing, and relax for awhile.
After, treat your self with a pedicure, manicure, facial mask, or just try a new hair-do!
If you’re not the type or person who enjoys all that, maybe there’s a hobby or a book that you’ve wanted to start but never had the time because of your busy schedule. Now is the time.
Be innovative. I know ladies who have had a blast doing virtual girls night out, something my daughters and I are considering.
If you are married or do have a special someone in your life, there are a lot of at home date night ideas you can choose from.
Here are a few I thought I would share with you;
Throw a pizza party for two. If you like to cook, make it even more fun by making a few different kinds of pizzas together.
Turn your living/tv room into a movie theater with an old fashion theme and watch a movie you haven’t seen in years that you once enjoyed together.
Or go online and look for romantic movies to stream on Netflix.
If you need a few laughs, watch a stand-up comedian.
(And don’t forget the extra buttery popcorn!)
Have a video game tournament. Face off with your favorite multiplayer games. (the guys will love this!)
Plan a DIY wine and paint night.
All you’ll need is your favorite wine/drink, a couple of canvases, or just use regular paper and your kids watercolors.
If you have a piece of furniture you want to re-do, two paint brushes and paint, you’re ready to go.
When the weather is warm, have an early evening picnic and then star gaze together.
Or if you just want to sit and connect with each other, I put together some questions for my husband and I a couple of years back that you might want to use to start up a conversation.
I titled it “All About Us.”
If none of these ideas appeal to you, create your own or spend the time doing your own research. You will be surprised to find out how many ideas there are to choose from, and I know you will find the perfect one for you.
Click on the questionnaire link below to find the “All About Us” questions.
I hope you will find them as fun and helpful, as my husband and I did to stir up our conversation.
