It’s Valentine’s Day, date night, or just time for a relaxing evening with your partner. Regardless, of the occasion, this super simple and relaxing at-home spa date night idea is for you!
I came up with this date night idea because it is simple, relaxing, and some much-needed self-care!
As busy parents, we don’t always get the chance to leave the house for a formal date night, but that doesn’t mean that date nights can’t happen at home! Carving out quality time with your partner is so important to a healthy relationship.
Ask any relationship coach or counselor and they’ll reinforce the importance of always dating your partner. There are numerous benefits to making sure to break away from the standard routine and commit to dating while married, but here are a few…
Benefits of dating your partner:
- Gives you alone time, without the kids
- Allows for uninterrupted time to talk
- Reminds you of why you chose each other in the first place
- Makes you feel like an adult, not just a parent
- Gives you something to look forward to
- Breaks up the normal routine of household tasks and day-to-day errands
- Puts a spark back in your relationship
- Keeps your relationship fun and exciting
With two littles at home, my husband and I have made it a point to have weekly date nights at home. Sometimes that just means a movie night and sometimes we go all out to really make it special!
This at-home spa date night is a great way to enjoy the comfort of your own home while also enjoying a romantic date night. The perfect way to make this a date night spa experience is to include a facial, pedicure, and massage!
With two littles at home, my husband and I have made it a point to have weekly date nights at home. Sometimes that just means a movie night and sometimes we go all out to really make it special!
This at-home spa date night will include a facial, pedicure, and massage!
In this post, you’ll learn all about how to have a relaxing at-home spa date night.
Get the Supplies For Your Date Night
Skin Care and Body Care
Bubble Bath
For me, a bubble bath is the best part of an at-home spa date night! I know that baths are not for everyone but this is the first thing I do on a stay-at-home spa date night because nothing is more superior than a hot bath! I like to add bath salts and even a bath bomb to make it feel like a luxurious spa! I’ll even add rose petals to the bath for the extra special touch.
Face Mask
Grab your fresh towels and next up it’s time for a face mask/ eye mask. You’ll want to have a face mask for both you and your partner. This face scrub feels incredible and smells even better. This scrub is made with sugar, sunflower oil, and coconut oil. The scent is fresh and crisp and it is perfect for a self-care spa date night.
Sustainable Suds: Hand-In-Hand Scrub
Body Scrub
Next, you’ll want a body scrub and exfoliating glove/scrubber for gentle skin exfoliation.
I’m all about clean and sustainable beauty, even during our spa date night! This scrub is made with seaweed, natural minerals, and shea butter. This scrub is guaranteed to give you a spa date night experience at home!
Osea Body Scrub
Full Body Scrubber
This scrubber is AMAZING! It works perfectly for sensitive and tough skin. It’s silicone, a more sustainable material, and makes your skin feel so softer after use.
Body Scrubber
Nail Care
After our facial scrub and body scrub, it’s time for a pedicure. Here are all the products you’ll need for your DIY spa date night.
Pedicure bucket
Foot mask
Epsom salt
Pedicure tools
Massage
Don’t forget to exchange massages! Practice mindfulness during this experience to help you both connect.
Shea Moisture Massage Oil
Before You Start: Prepare For Your At-Home Spa Date Night
If you’re going to make date night a priority, you have to prepare. Let’s be honest…we’re tired, we’re irritated, and there are a million other things we could be doing with our time, BUT we also know how important it is to maintain a healthy relationship with our partner.
In order to clear your mind so you can truly be present for your date night, prepare for it. Here are some ways to prepare for your at-home spa date night
Eliminate the excuses
Don’t let the status of your home or the unchecked items on your to-do list be a barrier to your relaxing date night.
If you need to have a clean home to truly relax, make sure you have the house clean before you start your at-home spa date night.
Similarly, if you know you have to put the kids down for bed before you and your partner can have the alone time you need, make sure the kids are put to bed ON TIME.
Don’t allow anything to stop you from committing to the time you’ve set aside for your at-home date night.
Turn off the distractions
To reiterate, the purpose of this at-home spa night is to have a relaxing, dedicated time with your partner. Do not allow anything to distract you.
Silence your phone, log off your social media accounts, turn off those ESPN and CNN alerts, and get the dog a busy bone. It is time for you and your partner only.
Check your attitude
Truth moment: as busy, working mommas sometimes we can show up to situations with a bit of an attitude. Your toddler skipped their nap, the dishwasher broke your favorite coffee mug and left little pieces everywhere inside, you spilled flour on the floor, you waited on hold for 45 minutes and the customer service representative was NOT helpful….and on and on. We all have things that ruin our day and tarnish our attitude.
Remember, this is our relaxing, romantic at-home spa date night. Bring the energy, the flirtation, and the fun! You and your partner deserve it.
Set the mood
Grab a quick cup of coffee for a caffeine boost, spray some perfume to make you feel sexy, and get in the mood for relaxation.
Use some dim lighting or fairy lights to set the mood. Here are my favorite candles! The notes refillable candles are reusable. Just buy new wax pellets instead of a new jar each time! I also love these Chesapeake Bay candles which are soy candles instead of more toxic paraffin wax and will light up your room with an amazing scent. Check them both out below.
Turn on the smooth R&B playlist or spa music in the background to set the ambiance.
You can also use a diffuser and diffuse smells like lavender or peace and calming.
How to have an at-home spa date night for free!
Items to reuse in your home for at-home date night
Facial
- Substitute these face masks for this DIY face mask recipe:
- Combine 2 tbs of yogurt and 2 tbs of lemon. Let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Pedicure
- Substitute this pedicure bucket for a clean and empty plastic storage container
- Substitute this foot mask DIY foot mask recipe:
- Hot water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and a handful of Epson salt, add a few drops of essential oil to the water when soaking your feet
Massage
- Substitute this massage oil for an oil you have at home like coconut oil or olive oil
Step By Step At-Home Spa Date Night Idea
- Start up your essential oil diffusers. I love these refillable candles and these soy candles. Use a relaxing calming scent. We used lavender and peppermint.
- Light candles for the ambiance because it creates such a pleasant atmosphere. We used unscented candles so the smell wouldn’t compete with the diffuser.
- Turn on the tunes. My favorite is spa music, but you can choose whatever soft music you’d like!
- Take a hot bath.
- Fill up your buckets with warm water.
- Add your favorite scented soap.
- Add Epsom salt.
- Soak feet for 20 minutes.
- Use pedicure tools to clean up toenails.
- Dry feet and apply feet mask and face mask. Leave both on for 20 minutes.
- Exchange massages using massage oil.
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