A Quick and Easy Way to Plan Date Night
We live in a world where everything needs to be hassle- free and fast! How would you like a date night bag that is always ready to go?! This date idea can be ready in a jiffy! We know life can get hectic and this idea is something you can prepare now and have ready whenever you need it. I like to use our date in a bag whenever the kiddos are in bed and we actually have a little bit of free time or if a last-minute opportunity presents itself for a free babysitter {Thanks, Mom and Dad! ;)}.
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Introducing… Date Night in a Bag!
This Date Night Bag is a cinch to prep! (Ok, so even though it is a cinch, if you’re not ready to prep it quite yet, don’t lose this fabulous idea… PIN it!!) The first thing you need to do is grab a gift bag and glue the printable bag cover on the outside of the bag, designed by the fantastically talented Courtney of Paperelli! How cute is that cover?! She is a wizard!
We’ve also included “His” and “Her” tags because – here’s the best part – you and your spouse are switching off who plans date night! Let’s say that I am the first one to use the date bag, I’m going to put all the ingredients to a fun date night inside, enjoy a fabulous night with my husband, then flip the tag over that says “His” and hand that bag over! Now it is Husband’s turn.
This bag is perfect for those nights when you want to have date night {ahem… EVERY night? 😉 } but it’s crunch time! As soon as it’s your turn with the bag, think of a date night idea to go inside of it. We’ve included a list of some of the Divas’ fave dates {hyperlinked in the PDF for your pleasure!}. We like the idea of having them “prepped” and in a baggie or manila envelope, but you can also PIN these ideas and use it as your go-to date night resource. That way you can choose which date and just put the supplies in your date bag! Some of the dates are at-home dates and others get you out on the town.
You can also go rogue and create your own content! My husband and I wanted to see the movie, Red. So I found it online, printed off a picture of the DVD cover to go in the bag, and bought a ton of red treats to go with the movie. Voila, our date night in a bag was ready to go! Now, whenever we have a chance for a date night… we are SET. I am so excited to try out all of these dates—and how easy it is to toss a deck of cards in the bag and be ready to go?!
For those of you who like a little more planning, we included a calendar printable so you can decide which night you want to use Date Night in a Bag. Simply fill in the dates for the current year and mark which day you’re dating! {We marked ours with a heart… aawww!}
Dating your spouse doesn’t have to be a big event. It can be something that is simple and easy! This is a fast idea that will have lasting effects on your date night.
I am surprising my husband with a weekend in the mountains. I would love to give him a bag like this as his hint as to what we’re doing.
I’m thinking of an area map, new toque, hot chocolate mix….can anyone add?
Thanks!
@ Pip-I think your husband will love this. You could add some trail mix/granola bars and water bottles. Also, check out Bridget’s date that took place in the mountains: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/just-the-two-of-us/shooting-for-the-stars-with-your-spouse/.
Very cute! I’m going to put something together this week! Thanks!
Great idea! I love the “his” and “hers” tags!
This is such a neat idea – if I get a little bit of time, I might throw something like this together, too – awesome job!! Feel free to come visit us, too at https://helpfuldaddy.blogspot.com Found you through It’s a Hodgepodge Friday and am your newest follower. 🙂
@ Sweetie- We are glad you found our site!
THANK YOU so much! You really do make dating your husband possible. You girls are amazing!
What a fabulous idea! I will definitely have to make one of these!
Thanks so much for linking up to my Catch a Glimpse party! 🙂
Cori, Brandy J. here from Just Our Style. I purchased the silver earring backings from one of the local craft stores (Roberts, Michaels, JoAnns…not sure which one). Great blog. I’m your newest follower.
@ Brandy-Thank you! I am going to make those earrings!
Thank you for keeping it simple, fun and doable! Plus cute and free!!!! … No EXCUSES now! Lots of fabulous ideas, but which one to choose??? LOL
This is such a cute idea and I love free downloads! Thanks for sharing!!
Eeeek! What a fabulous idea! I cannot wait to try it out….over and over and over again!
Thanks ladies!!!
xoxo
Fun idea! Thanks for this post! I love this site and check it daily; thank you!