10 Date Night Ideas for Soon-to-Be Parents.

1. Make your own Charcuterie Board.

Who doesn’t love a bunch of meat, cheese, and crackers?? Maybe throw in some fruit and call it healthy.

You can put together a charcuterie board on your own, or search instagram for local places that make them for you! Here’s one in Virginia beach.

2. Have a movie night.

Pillow fort, popcorn, sparkling juice, and your favorite snacks are an absolute must.

Here’s a Movie Night Kit with Popcorn included.

Or maybe you’re actually thinking about your sodium intake? Here’s a Healthy Snack Movie Night Kit.

Maybe you want to build it yourself but still have the movie night vibe. Whatever you do, have fun with it! snuggle up, make out like teenagers in the back of the theatre if you’re feeling really spicy.

3. Go on a walk.

Sounds simple, but really, it’s so nice. Maybe you go to your local botanical gardens. Do you have a nice neighborhood? Put your phones on do not disturb and just chat. Reconnect for a bit. Find your local park or sunset watching spot, and just spend that time enjoying each other’s company.

4. Play some connection games.

We all need some deep conversation. What better way to learn more about your partner and future co-parent than with a card game?

The Skin deep has an awesome set. You’ll probably get a little emotional, and that’s a good thing! Deepen those emotional ties!

5. Take the Love Languages test.

We’ve all heard about the love languages quiz, right?

Well, if you haven’t, you need to jump on it!! It’s incredibly useful for understanding your partner, yourself, and even friends and family.

And if you’re familiar, take it again and see if anything has changed since the last time you took it. Discuss with your partner what love looks like to you and listen to what they say, too! Even take notes if you want.

6. Have some quiet time.

Put on a yoga video, dim the lights, set some candles up, and give your body some love.

Prenatal meditation for the birthing parent to incorporate as a daily or weekly routine can be incredibly helpful.

Meditating with your partner can also be extremely intimate. Here’s a great beginner partner meditation.

Have you heard of eye gazing? It’s intense but In the best way. It can be a little uncomfortable at first, but very quickly you’ll start feeling very connected with your partner. I highly recommend it.

7. Massage night.

Growing a human is tough work. Taking on projects your partner might not be able to do now is tough work. Why not have a massage night?

Break out the massage oils, comfy blankets, spa music, and start feeling each other up. If you aren’t sure how to give a massage to someone who is super prego, or maybe you’re a little nervous to be too intense, this is perfect.

Take your time. I promise that even just a gentle massage is going to be a huge relief to both parents! If it were me, I would make it a nightly routine… but that’s just me!

8. Have a music only night.

Do you have a favorite mixtape you’ve had since you were a wee child? Break it out and share it with your partner! Have a dance party.

Break out the record player you don’t use as much as you should, Get those CDs spinning, put a party bulb in and crank the tunes. It will feel great to be silly, move, and just enjoy the music.

Try not to stream on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Music. This will keep you from straying and getting off track!

On the flipside, spend time exploring new music together! It can be super fun and who knows, maybe you’ll find your new favorite song.

9. Decorate and start the nesting process.

If you’ve been avoiding the last minute details, do them now! Make it a date. Put the music on, order the takeout, and be silly. Have fun.

If you’re still in the planning process, have a pinterest date! Make a mood board on canva, or just start pinning away. Maybe you’re like me and have to have super organized boards on pinterest. Nail down the vibe you’re going for and have fun with it. Come up with the craziest designs!

10. Go for a midnight drive.

Hop in the car, play the music you might not get to listen to as loud as you want once baby gets here, get your favorite late night snack, and eat in a parking lot or somewhere totally random.

Enjoy this sacred time together!