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20 Date Night Ideas for When It's Painfully Cold Outside

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Brace yourselves, winter is coming. But who says being stuck inside has to be boring? While the weather outside might be frightful, you and your partner can find ways to make the time oh-so-delightful. Here are 20 date ideas that will definitely heat things up as the temperature continues to drop. Inspired by This Snowy Mountainside Engagement by Carina Skrobecki Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography 1. Cook up a storm. A cold winter's night is the perfect time to cook up something warm, like a carrot-coconut soup or a beef stew. Then, toast some bread, pour some wine, and voila — dinner is served. 2. Play truth or dare. Whether you've been together for six months or six years, use the chill in the air as an excuse to get to know each other better. Truth or dare (or Never Have I Ever) is a fun way to get your partner to open up to you in a playful way. 3. Host a beer tasting for two. On your way home from work, pick up a variety of different beers. Try some sour beers, a chocolate stout, a champagne-style beer, and some other kinds you've never tried before. 4. Have a game night! Bring out the Scrabble, the deck of cards or whatever your favorite old school board game is. Put on some music and open up some beers for a low-key way to spend a chilly evening with your beloved. Not into Go Fish? Work on a jigsaw puzzle instead. Classy! 5. Find a fireplace. Whether you have a fireplace at home or have to venture out to your favorite bar that has one, a fireplace is the easiest way to get cozy during the winter. 6. Make it a weekend. Rather than booking a flight to the warm weather, embrace the snowy season! Rent a lake house or log cabin and take a long drive complete with a special playlist. Leave your electronics at home (and turn off your phones) for a real getaway. Okay, yes, this requires you to get out of the house. But stock up on snacks, booze, and any other necessities, so that once you get to your destination, you really don't have to leave. 7. Plan a trip. Can't get away for the weekend? Plan a trip for a few weeks or months from now instead! Visit your favorite travel-booking site or scan through any travel guides you can find. Take every option into consideration, and then get to planning. The excitement of your impending trip will get you in the mood to celebrate. 8. Cuddle up for a movie night. Snuggle up on the couch and turn on that movie you've been meaning to watch. To step up your game, try a gourmet popcorn recipe. Date Night Ideas for When It's Painfully Cold Outside Photo by Thought Catalog 9. Create some cocktails. Don't feel like venturing out in the cold for a drink? Bring the bar to you! Sparkling apple cider sangria? Yes, please! Bourbon-spiked white hot chocolate? Even better. 10. Get it on. Um, what better way is there to warm up than with a little love sesh? 11. Experiment with ice cream flavors. Did you get an ice cream maker as a wedding present? Or do you just have one laying around because, well, you LOVE ice cream? Then pick up a few ingredients at the grocery store and, when you have some time to kill (because this will take a few hours), whip up some fun flavors. Sure, it may be cold outside, but you and your partner are all cozy and warm inside...so eat some ice cream and dream of warmer days ahead. 12. Have breakfast in bed. Who says your date has to happen at night? If you wake up and the temperature is terrifyingly cold (like, it "feels like -17" cold), just never get out of bed! Order breakfast in from your favorite diner and just let the morning fade away as you talk, snuggle, and get some extra shuteye. Date Night Ideas for When It's Painfully Cold Outside Photo by Toa Heftiba 13. Learn something new. If a snowstorm has you stuck inside for days, you might start to go a little stir crazy. Take to the internet and find a how-to or DIY video for something you've never done before, like a hilarious workout routine or a dance move. The amount you're going to laugh at (no, no, with) each other will definitely make you forget about the craziness outside. 14. Have an impromptu dance party. Whether you throw on the classics and slow dance the night away or turn your iPhone to the pop station (hey, "Uptown Funk"), a little movin' and groovin' never hurt anyone. 15. Plan a spa day at home. If your tub is big enough for two, draw up a bubble bath with essential oils or bath salts. Light some candles, put on some soothing music, and just enjoy being together. Some vino wouldn't be the worst idea. 16. Have a camp out in your living room. Pull out your sleeping bags and build a tent fort out of blankets and pillows. Turn off the lights and make s'mores by the light (and the heat) of some candles. The best part? No pesky bugs to worry about! 17. Bake up some goodies. Even if you don't make cookies from scratch, baking is a good activity for two. The teamwork, the close proximity, the sweets...it's a recipe for a successful night in. Date Night Ideas for When It's Painfully Cold Outside Photo by Brooke Lark 18. Play strip poker. So, looks like no one else is around, huh? Grab a six-pack of beer, set up shop at the table, and hope for the best hand possible. Strip anything is a fun way to initiate foreplay when you have the whole night ahead of you. 19. Find a new TV show to watch together. Watching TV is an entertaining way to pass the time, so why not start a new series with your partner? Pick a show neither of you has ever seen but EVERYONE has been talking about, like Stranger Things or Westworld, and have a marathon. 20. Just have fun. Getting married or being in a long-term relationship has a habit of making you feel all grown up and serious. Well, use the cold weather as an excuse to just have fun. Forget about the laundry you have to do or the errands you have to run, and stay in your pajamas all day. Sometimes a full day of nothing is just what the doctor ordered.   Get more date ideas on Loverly! 7 Couples Who Did Date Night Right 8 Date Night Ideas That Require You to Get Your Hands Dirty 14 Date Nights Made for Warmer Weather  
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