Trips, travel, and new experiences are exhilarating ways to bond with your partner but never underestimate the effect of a quiet night on your relationship. Yes, gourmet dinners and romantic getaways are fantastic ways to stoke the fire, but you don’t have to go the full nine-yards every single date night to reap the benefits. Intentional time together, enjoying your partner’s company in the quiet of your own home can do wonders for reconnecting. Sometimes you just want to stay in…but nobody said staying in has to be boring!

Here are Beloved’s top picks for your best at home date night:

Wine Tasting and Charcuterie Boards

Grab a great bottle of wine (something you’d treat yourselves with) and a selection of meats and cheeses for an easy date night that you don’t have to worry about cooking for. If you want someone to take the guesswork out of choosing your vino, try an at-home tasting sampler or go to your local wine shop and ask for their recommendations. The great thing about this date is you can easily turn it into a backyard (or living room!) picnic! Spread out a blanket, grab a couple of pillows, light a few candles, and relax. Bonus points if you enjoy your tasting menu in front of a warm fire.

Game Night

You probably have a closet full of games that haven't been touched in a long time. Break those out because there's nothing like a little competition as foreplay. Whether it's Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit, playing a game will put you into a different headspace with your partner. You get to see him being strategic and intelligent—what a turn-on!

Movie Night

An oldie but a goodie. Movie nights don’t have to be spent sitting idly in front of the TV. Make it special! Order some fantastic takeout and choose from this killer list of the most romantic movies of all time or keep it light with a rom-com. Even better, you and your partner can each pick a movie and make a marathon out of it, watching both back to back. Having trouble deciding? Try this online date night movie generator to take the guesswork out of it.

Take a Virtual Class

Novel experiences have been proven to bring couples closer together, what better way to both be beginners again than to take a virtual class. Try any number of free cooking videos on Youtube or check our Sur La Table for online cooking classes led by expert chefs. The options are endless: yoga, dance (tango or swing, anyone?), painting, pottery, furniture making… anything that your heart desires. The point is to try to learn something new and enjoy each other’s company.

Virtually Tour Some of the Best Museums in the World

Through Google’s Arts & Culture platform, you can look at some of the finest art and other cultural exhibitions the world has to offer. Check out all of their current collections and peruse MoMA, The Smithsonian, The National Gallery of London, and more from the comfort of your couch. If you get tired of art, try Google’s Mars Rover simulator for something out of this world.

Couples Bath and Massage

No, you don’t have to be a professional and go through all the stops to have an enjoyable massage night. Date nights are all about spending quality time and connecting with your partner, and what better way than some focused time together. Check out our Get Naked Date Night Set that includes bubbles, candles, massage creme, and more. Otherwise draw a hot bath, turn on some music, and get those bubbles brewing. You don’t have to make it perfect! But if you want to make it a special occasion, our kit has you covered. Having a date in the shower or bath is clean and dirty at the same time when you treat it like a special occasion. Want a few more tools when things get spicier? Try Beloved’s Naughty Night In Set with everything you need for a wonderful night together.

Ask & Answer

Use this dedicated time together to ask questions that you might not otherwise. Try the New York Times’ 36 Questions that Lead to Love, a series of questions developed by psychologist Aron Arthur, aimed at boosting intimacy. Want to make a game out of it? Try any number of card decks that facilitate fantastic conversations for your and your partner, out of the usual routine. Try the card deck from the Gottman Institute, a renowned resource on all things relationships and intimacy. Or the viral card game, We’re Not Really Strangers.

Cook Dinner Together

How often do you and your partner get to slow down enough to cook dinner together? If four-course meals are your thing, now is the time to try your hand at it! If not, even something as simple as making pizza can bring you into the kitchen and spend time together.

Cocktail Party

A stellar cocktail is often a hallmark of a wonderful date night. You don’t have to go out to enjoy a great drink though. Grab all the ingredients you’ll need to make your favorite cocktails. Or experiment and try to create your own signature drink! Light a few candles, put on some music, and make it a party with just the two of you.

This list of simple dates at home proves that date night doesn't have to be mundane. You can break out of your routine in the comfort of your own home! This list is just a starting place, so customize it for you and your partner’s taste to make it special.

Easy, No Stress, At-Home Date Ideas for Your Next Night In