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1. A pack of two Italian pizza dough mixes reviewers say are "easy to make, and better than frozen or takeout pizza." The kits comes with type 00 flour, a packet of yeast, and step by step instructions that will produce probably some of the best pizza you'll ever have. All you'll need is a measuring cup, mixing bowl, and a fork — no need to over complicate date night.
Promising review: "This is the best pizza dough mix I have ever used. It is very easy to use as everything is in the mix, just add water, follow the directions and it tastes delicious at the finish. Easy directions to follow and you will get not only one 13 X 17 pizza, but two large size thin pizzas out of this mix by dividing the dough in half. Use one half immediately and freeze the second one. Simply freeze the remaining dough by scooping it into a Ziplock bag and placing it in your freezer. When ready to make the second pizza place the dough in a bowl in the fridge to thaw, and then follow the directions for rising and baking same as you did with the last one. So simple." —Pam C.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
2. A BuzzFeed Tasty cookbook because it's too cold to go out for date night, and you'd rather show off your culinary skills anyway. This book offers comfort food recipes for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. It also features delicious treats like ice cream, chocolate desserts, and a pastel glitter-bomb unicorn cake. Close your eyes, flip to a random page, and get to cooking.
Promising review: "My husband and I buy a new cook book every year for our date night cook night once a week and this one is a lot of fun and delicious. I love that every recipe can be modified to your flavor pallet easily. It’s become our favorite cook book and sadly after we have almost made every recipe in the book we will be in search of a new one and I just hope for our next one we can find something as fun and yummy as this one." —Prickly Pearadise Homestead
Get a hardcover copy from Amazon for $12.97 (also available in paperback and on Kindle).
3. A "mix it up" date night generator so you'll never be stuck with the age-old question, "What do you want to do?" The rules are simple: separate cards in respective categories (dinner, movie, and mix it up), shuffle each stack individually and pick one card from each deck. There you have it, your date night is made for you, literally every time!
4. A game show date-night box that will test how well you know each other. With a series of challenges, this retro-inspired "game show" is perfect for couples who love game shows, board games, trivia, and being silly! It's designed to be played by new couples and couples who have been together for decades alike. Let the games begin!
Crated With Love is a small business located in California and sells fun and unique date nigh boxes.
Promising review: "I gifted this to a newly dating couple and they loved it!" —Melody D.
"These are so fun! I bought one for my husband and I to try and now I keep going back to give them as gifts to new parents!" —Stacey M.
Get it from Crated With Love on Etsy for $29.74
5. An indoor s'mores maker perfect for those cold or rainy nights when you can't make s'mores the traditional way. Just plug in, turn on the electric flameless heater, and grab your favorite graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Next thing you know, you'll be enjoying your indoor campfire and taking turns telling scary ghost stories.
Promising review: "If you want to be the 'fun' house, you’ve gotta get one of these. We are so glad we did. From gatherings of friends, to kids sleepovers, to date nights alone after the kids go to sleep — this is a really fun gadget that has brought us and everyone who visits our house a lot of joy. It’s really special in the middle of the (longggg) winter here in the Northeast to have s’mores with a cup of hot chocolate in our Christmas jammies, etc. We loved it so much we even have one as part of a shower gift with all of the fixings. **Do be aware — if you touch the marshmallow to the metal by accident, it WILL catch fire. So be extra careful and watch kids closely while using it indoors." —KP
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in caramel apple and mini s'mores styles).
6. A candle-making kit simply because you might want to do something other than play games, eat, watch movies, or drink. The kit includes a bowl, wooden spoon, three cotton wicks, three wick stickers, one pound of soy wax flakes, and one ounce of your desired fragrance. Why not spend quality time making something that will have you thinking of them every time you use it?
Hive and Home Decor is a small business located in Utah that sells unique home decor pieces.
Promising reviews: "We enjoyed making our own candles." —Heidi B.
"This product really exceeded my expectations. It was packaged very well, and was a beautiful Christmas gift. Making the candle was easy to make with great instructions for someone who had never done candle-making before. The scent is divine, and my entire house smells lovely, just as the candle is curing. We are already deciding what refill scents we want to order when our first one is finished! A fantastic product, truly." —Marissa S.
Get it from Hive and Home Decor on Etsy for $32.89 (available in 28 scents and three bowl colors).
7. A date night Olympics game for any competitive couples looking for a new way to compete against their partner. The box comes with 45 illustrated challenge cards, eight die, six balls, six printed battle cups, two sets of chopsticks, and more. Indulge in a little friendly competition this date night!
Date Box Club is a small business located in California that sells modern date night games for couples.
Promising review: "This is perfect for an at-home date night! So excited to give this to my fiancé for Valentine’s day. Definitely will buy from here again." —Kali F.
Get it from Date Box Club on Etsy for $29.99.
8. An electric grill with a built-in hot pot that pretty much brings the restaurant experience to your home. Just grab all of your favorite meats, veggies, rice, and noodles for possibly the most delicious and most filling at-home date night dinner ever.
9. An acrylic painting set, complete with 12 colors, six brushes, and three canvases. You could plan a sip and strokes, challenge one another to paint the most accurate self portrait, or simply paint to the calming sounds of smooth jazz or lo-fi. Unlock your inner artist, and you might just find your work hung on the wall.
10. A charcuterie board, perfect for surprising them with the snack spread of their dreams. Whether you're planning a movie night, a romantic at-home dinner, or even a spa night, this will make them feel extra special.
Promising review: "This board definitely brings my entertainment game to the next level. It's beautiful, and cleans very easy." —Juliana B.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
11. A murder mystery game reviewers say is a fun challenge and a great way to pass the time. You and your date can spend the next few hours being cold case detectives who attempt to solve a 30-year-old murder with only the original investigator's case file. If you're confident in your problem solving abilities or just want to show off your intellectuality, give this game a try!
Promising review: "Got this for a fun date night activity and it was a blast! Took 2-3 hours to go through, perfect for one night type of thing." —Zachary S.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
12. A pack of 12 heart-shaped candles, a must-have if you're going for a romantic-themed night. Really set the mood with the 200 silk petals included in each set. Spell their name, write a message, let the candles and petals lead to somewhere special, or make a heart to show your love for them. The possibilities are endless, all you need to do is get creative!
13. A bartending set made for the master mixologist or cocktail enthusiast. This three-piece cocktail shaker set includes a shaker, strainer, mixing spoon, muddler, corkscrew, ice tongs, and more. The date will either consist of showing off cute little bar tricks, or a complete chaotic mess chugging mixed drinks you just made up. NGL, both sound like a fun time.
The bartending set is dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "This bar set is amazing! It has everything you need for a functional home bar, and the little display is perfect for storing and displaying. I got this as a gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it! Totally worth it for such a great value." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $37.97+ (available in three colors).
14. A game of Do or Drink that will surely guarantee some epic, unforgettable memories and stories that should never be repeated. The game is self-explanatory, simply draw a white or black card to get the ball rolling! Just a little warning: only play this with someone that you're comfortable around, because a good bit of the cards can get very spicy.
Promising reviews: "Love this game! Perfect for date night or any social gathering with friends!" —Amazon Customer
"If you want to have a good time get this game. Definitely better than Buzzed and Cards Against Humanity. Seriously loved this game." —Karina R. M.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
15. A galaxy projector, made to take their breath away as you both snuggle under the stars. Choose from several light settings that will make it feel like y'all are seeing a starry night, the aurora borealis, or the cosmos. It also comes with a Bluetooth speaker and a white noise machine. Enjoy an experience that is ~out of this world~.
It comes with 16 colors and eight soothing sounds to choose from.
Promising review: "This thing is beautiful. I could keep it on and stare at it all day if I didn’t have a job. It’s so soothing! There is multiple functions that you can change the lights and brightness. The added Bluetooth function makes it really sweet for those special relaxation moments or date night. I absolutely love this light." —Ashalee
"Great for a romantic date at home. Absolutely love it. It also comes with Bluetooth, what more can I ask for?" —Worsley Yvonne
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in seven styles).
16. A Taiyaki double pan for you and the love of your life who loves Japanese culture, or just loves a good snack. Enjoy trying different fillings like custard, chocolate, cheese, red bean paste, sweet potato, or whatever their heart desires. Oh and BTW, reviewers recommend using morinaga hotcake mix for the batter.
Promising review: "I ordered this as a surprise for my bf. He is Korean and Japanese and talked of getting taiyaki as a child. We made taiyaki filled with red bean paste following the recipe for bungeoppang on mykoreankitchen.com. They turned out fabulously. I have since filled them with jam, chocolate chips, and red bean (my fave). Filling the pans with batter would be easier with a squeeze bottle. Overall, they are super simple to make. The taiyaki release really well, and I've had no trouble with sticking. I have been using the pans on a glass top stove with no trouble." —MC
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
17. A pack of rainbow playing cards so you can immediately bring the fun to date night. Waiting on your GrubHub or Uber Eats to be delivered? Pass the time with an intense game of Slap Jack, B.S., or even Go Fish.
Fredericks and Mae is a queer-owned business that's been making visually wonderful things since 2007.
Promising review: "I'm really happy with my purchase. I originally saw this product at the MoMA Design Store in NYC, but I didn't buy it. However, I changed my mind a couple of days later and was glad to discover they were available here. The packaging is a little bit bigger than that of your average deck. However, it's quite sturdy, and the entire deck is well protected inside. The cards are pure eye-candy! They come in a rainbow color scheme, with some interesting symbol arrangements starting the 4 of each suit. Also, the joker cards contrast nicely with the rest of the deck because they're black and white respectively. Inside the box, there's a small booklet that offers some interesting information about the origin of playing cards, as well as the rules for several card games. If you want a deck of cards that will spark up a conversation, this is, without a doubt, an excellent choice!" —Thredith
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
18. An adventure and date night scratch-off book to add spontaneity and romance to your relationship — no matter how long you've been together. Try fun challenges like baking an apple pie blindfolded, painting on a unique canvas, and creating a blanket fort. Then take pics to journal each activity. This book is exactly what any couple needs when they're fresh out of date ideas.
Promising review: "The book itself is well made. Hard cover and looks nice enough to put on a shelf or somewhere on display. It comes with two little scratchers to rub off the material that covers the date ideas. This product is super cute! My girlfriend and I have done two of the dates so far and that alone has made it worth the money. If you are someone who struggles to come up with date ideas this is ideal and you can look back at the memories you made. After we finish the book we’ll definitely check out one of their other ones." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
19. A gift assortment of Popbar hot chocolate sticks for a more luxurious winter beverage experience. You can even dip the sticks in coffee and tea. Ditch the packets of powdered mix and get with rich, chocolately bars.
Promising review: "Delish! Wish I had tried them earlier, before I had already bought gifts. These are so yummy and rich, you can almost use one for two cups of cocoa. I will likely get these again next year for sweet treats and holiday gifts." —Jane Mitchell
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in dark, milk, and white chocolate or chocolate, caramel, mocha, and peppermint flavors. Also available in gift pack varieties of three, six, and 12).
20. A self-care kit ready to use anytime you and your partner need some TLC in the form of an at-home spa day. Nourishing goodies like face creams, clay masks, eye masks, soaps, bath bombs, and many more can be found in each of these kits. Unwind with some much needed relaxation and your favorite person.
21. A sushi making kit, a must-have if you and your S.O. share an undeniable love for Japanese cuisine. It's beginner-friendly, so there's no pressure to make your rolls look perfect. Have fun with it, see who can make the best-looking sushi — winner gets to take the kit home.
This kit includes a sushi knife, bamboo sushi mats, rice bazooka, chopsticks, holder, dipping plate, avocado slicer, nigiri maker, cucumber slicer, rice paddles, and a sushi brush.
Promising review: "We use this about once a week to have a sushi date night. We have saved so much money making sushi ourselves that this has paid for itself multiple times over. The knife that comes with the kit is high quality and has become a staple in our kitchen, and the little cat chopstick holders are just about the cutest thing. The bazooka has worked like a charm. We’ve found that using the brush that comes in the kit to brush a little bit of water or rice vinegar on the bazooka insides helps everything not be as sticky." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
22. A game where you can choose to either talk, flirt, or dare. Just pick a card and answer the question, or complete a cool dare with your partner. This couples game can also be played in groups, so make sure you bring this to the next double date night.
Promising review: "Planning a date night at home? This has so many good ideas and on the 'talk' cards, we were able to discuss a lot of things we wouldn't normally tap in as just a normal day conversation. This card game is such a fun and cute activity for couples ❤️ Must buy!" —A. Nikole
Get it from Amazon for $24.50.
23. A mead making kit that makes a gallon of honey-based wine by combining honey, water, and yeast. Each kit includes a one-gallon glass carboy, an airlock, a rubber stopper, a racking cane and tip, transfer tubing and tip, a funnel, yeast, yeast nutrients, sanitizer, and a mead making guide. It takes four weeks to brew, but you just need to bring the honey for a good time.
Promising review: "It's a good kit for beginners. Makes 1 gallon of mead. Instructions were easy to follow. Everything you need is in the kit. All you have to do is purchase the honey." —Mark L. M.
"This kit is amazing, I definitely recommend this because of the flavor it produces. It's amazing! I’ve made three batches since purchasing. I used Nate’s Georgia Honey, and roughly a half a pound more honey than it suggested. I also used bottled spring water. If you're looking to try making mead, use this kit. You won’t regret it." —Tanner B.
Get the kit from Amazon for $46.99.
24. Or a Pinot Grigio wine making kit because you want to try your hand at being an expert enologist. This kit includes wine juice base, yeast, a carboy, a funnel, tubing, an airlock, a guide to making wine, and more. Make this delicious pinot grigio for your next at-home date night, then in four weeks it'll be ready for consumption.
LIHomebrew is a small business based in New York that sells several brewing, fermentation, and pickling kits.
Get it from LIHomebrew on Etsy for $64.99.
25. An UP-inspired scrapbook if you and your love want to document memories that are just as precious as Carl and Ellie's. Our Adventure Book has 40 pages and comes with photo corners, stickers, post cards, eight color pens, and drawing templates. Make this date night one for the books, literally!
E-stock USA is a small business based in California that sells scrapbooking kits, airbrush kits, gift boxes, and more.
Promising reviews: "The product looks exactly like the pictures and is so cute! I would definitely recommend getting the additional accessories because they're a great price and it comes with stencils, stickers, Up themed post cards, and different cute colored pens (one pen, multiple color options). Great buy for the price!" —Catherine
"Perfect for setting up a new scrapbook. The book comes undone, so that you can work on the pages one at a time and assemble when finished. Paper is good quality and the book cover is cute enough. Be gentle with it and you’ll be satisfied. I decided to Hot glue my pictures to the pages, but it might look better if you decided if you could attach photo corners or something like the scrapbook in the original movie." —Emily
Get it from E-stock USA on Etsy for $9.99+ (available in new and retro versions, and with or without accessories).
26. A microwave-safe popcorn bowl made to transform fresh kernels into fluffy, crunchy morsels. It's made of silicone, it's collapsable, and it even comes with a lid so your favorite seasonings can evenly coat your popcorn just by shaking it. Enjoy your date night with a good movie and as many snack refills as you'd like.
Promising review: "I’m used to buying prepackaged microwave popcorn bags. I decided to give this a try because I wanted to control the amount of popcorn and the flavor. Also kernels are a lot cheaper than the bags. I had the amount of popcorn I wanted in less than three minutes which is only a few seconds more than the bag microwave popcorn. Then I added some extra light virgin olive oil and little bit of flavored salt and it was perfect. But the real reason I am giving this product a five rating is because of its unexpected versatility. To complete my movie experience at home, I wanted a hotdog. So I decided to put a hotdog in the popper with the top on just as I did with the popcorn kernels. I set the timer for 90 seconds. The result was a perfectly cooked!" —MDF1327
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 19 colors).
27. And a carton of popcorn salt that literally tastes just like movie theater popcorn. Now you two can enjoy a taste of the movies at home without disturbances from the audience, and a $50 hole in your pocket just for a large bucket with extra butter.
Promising review: "We were hosting an outdoor movie night and were using theater-style poppers to serve popcorn. After some research, I found out that popping the kernels in 1/2 tsp. of Flavacol seasoning and Dutchman's butter-flavored coconut oil, the popcorn tasted JUST like it came from a movie theater. Everyone raved about how good it was! The container is big, and since it only takes 1/2 tsp. (for our liking) per batch, it will last a very very long time. I will never make popcorn without Flavacol and Dutchman's oil again!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.79 (available in two flavors).
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