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30 ways to cozy up together

1: Make a toast

Sit down for dinner, pour a favorite drink, and each toast to something good from the day.

2: Old board game

Find a board game you haven't played in years and play it together.

3: Sundaes

Make ice cream sundaes, using whatever toppings you have, and name your sundaes.

4: New dance move

Learn a new dance move together. Pull up a tutorial on YouTube or make one up.

5: Blanket fort

Build a tiny fort or nook together using pillows, blankets, or chairs.

6: Fashion show

Find an outfit from your wardrobe you haven’t worn in years. Put it on and do a little fashion show.

7: Living room picnic

Spread a blanket on your living room floor, pour a favorite drink, and share a meal.

8: Playlist

Sit down together, create a playlist of songs you associate with your relationship, and give the playlist a title.

9: First episode

Pick a show one of you loves — that show you always talk about but your partner hasn't seen. Watch the first episode together.

10: Gifting forward

Each pick an item you no longer need and choose someone who'd appreciate it to pass it along to.

11: First R movie

What was the first R-rated movie you saw? Share, then find a trailer online and watch it.

12: First concert

What’s the first concert you went to? Share and pull up a favorite song from that concert to listen to.

13: Google Maps

Growing up, what was your favorite spot to go to on Friday nights? Find it in Google Maps and show a picture. Explore on street view and see what the area's like now.

14: Crossword

Pull up a free mini crossword and solve it together.

15: S'mores

Make s'mores — graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate.

16: Spa night

Spa date together — bath, massages, face masks, lotion.

17: Tea party

Make tea for two. Add more here.

18: Crafts night

Collage, painting, drawing (something in your environment or each other in a single line drawing), vision bard.

19: No power

Pretend the electricity is out — no lights, no WiFi. Light a candle, cozy up together, play a game, even tell a ghost story.

20: New language

Pick a language to learn together — inspired by a friend, book, or TV show. Learn a few words together.

21: Taste test

Pick something to taste test (like ice cream, chocolate, potato chips, cookies, tea, beer, or wine). Get 5-7 versions of that goodie, then taste and rate each item.

22: Living room gala

Both dress as if you’re attending a formal event — suits, dresses, jewelry. Light candles, put on instrumental or jazz music, and serve an elegant meal.

23: Massages

Set a gentle timer for 10 minutes. Dim the lights, warm a little oil or lotion, and focus on one area (e.g. neck and shoulders, hands, feet). When the timer goes off, pause, take a short break, then switch roles.

24: Signature drink

Make a drink together. Start with a base you both like (e.g. gin, tequila, bourbon, or something non-alcoholic) and add mixers and garnishes that feel like you. Keep adjusting until you're both happy with it. Give it a name and write it down for next time.

25: New skill

Pull up a YouTube tutorial for a new skill, like calligraphy or origami.

26: New game

Find a new game to try — buy one, borrow from a friend, or go to a board game cafe.

27: Paint night

Get supplies, Love is Art or Painting to Gogh.

28: Jigsaw puzzle

Get or make a jigsaw puzzle.

29: Puzzle tale

PostCurious game (MOLT or Morrison Game Factory).

30: Date Nights Box

Month of Date Nights (by us!)