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1. A set of two Italian pizza dough kits that reviewers rave about for being "simple to prepare and tastier than frozen or takeout pizza." The kit includes 00 flour, yeast, and detailed instructions to help you make some of the finest pizza you’ll ever taste. All you need is a measuring cup, mixing bowl, and fork—no need to overthink your date night.
2. A Mytour Tasty cookbook for those chilly nights when you'd rather stay in and impress your partner with your cooking skills. This cookbook is filled with comfort food recipes for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Plus, it includes sweet treats like ice cream, chocolate desserts, and a pastel glittery unicorn cake. Just close your eyes, flip to a random page, and start cooking!
3. A "mix it up" date night generator so you’ll never face the dreaded question, "What should we do tonight?" It’s easy: separate the cards into categories (dinner, movie, and mix it up), shuffle each pile, and draw one card from each. Your date night is planned for you, every time!
There are an amazing 100,000 possible combinations!
Crated With Love is a California-based small business that creates all sorts of unique date night kits!
Glowing review: "This game has made a real difference in our relationship, especially since we're both terrible at deciding what to do for dates or nights out." —Carlie
Purchase it from Crated With Love on Etsy for $25.49.
4. A game show date-night box that challenges how well you know one another. This retro-themed "game show" is perfect for couples who love trivia, board games, and a little bit of silliness! It's designed for both fresh couples and long-time partners. Let the games begin!
Crated With Love is a California-based small business that offers fun and unique date night boxes.
Highly recommended review: "I gave this as a gift to a newly dating couple and they absolutely loved it!" —Melody D.
"These are such a blast! I bought one for my husband and I to try, and now I keep coming back to buy them as gifts for new parents!" —Stacey M.
Grab it from Crated With Love on Etsy for $29.74
5. An indoor s'mores maker designed for those chilly or rainy nights when traditional s'mores aren't an option. Simply plug it in, switch on the flameless electric heater, and gather your favorite graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Before long, you'll be enjoying your indoor campfire and swapping spooky ghost stories.
6. A candle-making kit in case you want to do something beyond playing games, eating, watching movies, or drinking. The kit includes a bowl, wooden spoon, three cotton wicks, three wick stickers, one pound of soy wax flakes, and one ounce of your favorite fragrance. Why not create something special together that will remind you of each other every time you use it?
Hive and Home Decor is a small business in Utah that offers one-of-a-kind home decor items.
Positive reviews: "We had a blast making our own candles." —Heidi B.
"This exceeded my expectations! It was beautifully packaged and made a perfect Christmas gift. The candle-making process was easy to follow even for a first-timer. The scent is amazing, and my house smells wonderful as the candle cures. We’re already thinking about what refill scents to get once it’s done! Truly an excellent product." —Marissa S.
Available from Hive and Home Decor on Etsy for $32.89 (choose from 28 scents and three bowl colors).
7. A date night Olympics game for competitive couples who enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry. The kit includes 45 challenge cards with illustrations, eight dice, six balls, six battle cups, two sets of chopsticks, and more. Ready to face off in a fun and competitive date night activity?
Date Box Club is a small California-based business offering modern date night games for couples.
Customer review: "This is the perfect way to enjoy an at-home date night! I'm so excited to give this to my fiancé for Valentine's Day. I’ll definitely be buying 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 brings the restaurant dining experience right into your home. Just grab your favorite meats, veggies, rice, and noodles for what could be the most flavorful and satisfying at-home date night dinner you’ve ever had.
9. This acrylic painting set comes with 12 vibrant colors, six brushes, and three canvases. Host a fun sip and stroke event, challenge each other to paint the most lifelike self-portrait, or simply unwind while painting to the soothing sounds of smooth jazz or lo-fi beats. Unleash your inner artist, and who knows, your artwork could end up adorning the wall.
Promising review: "This painting kit turned out to be a perfect date night! The quality is excellent, and I would highly recommend it!" —Meghan H.
Get it from Amazon $16.99+ (available in both medium and large canvas sizes).
10. A charcuterie board – the ideal way to treat someone to their dream snack spread. Whether you're planning a cozy movie night, a romantic dinner at home, or a relaxing spa evening, this will make them feel extra special.
11. A murder mystery game, praised by reviewers as an intriguing challenge and a perfect way to spend time together. You and your partner will step into the shoes of cold case detectives, working together to solve a decades-old murder using only the original investigator's case files. If you're confident in your problem-solving skills or simply want to flex your intellect, this game is a must-try!
12. A set of 12 heart-shaped candles, perfect for creating a romantic atmosphere. The included 200 silk petals allow you to get creative—spell out their name, write a heartfelt message, let the candles and petals lead the way to a special moment, or form a heart to express your love. The possibilities are endless, all you need is a little imagination!
13. A bartending set designed for aspiring mixologists and cocktail lovers. This three-piece set includes a shaker, strainer, mixing spoon, muddler, corkscrew, ice tongs, and more. The date could turn into an entertaining display of bar tricks or a hilarious mess of drinks you concoct on the spot. Either way, it’s bound to be a fun time.
14. A thrilling game of Do or Drink that promises unforgettable memories and stories best kept among close friends. The rules are simple: draw a white or black card and let the fun begin! But be warned—only play with people you're comfortable with, as some of the cards can get quite daring.
15. A galaxy projector designed to take their breath away as you both gaze at the stars. Choose from various light modes that recreate everything from a starry sky to the aurora borealis, or even the far reaches of the cosmos. This projector also includes a Bluetooth speaker and a white noise feature. Enjoy an experience that feels truly otherworldly.
16. A Taiyaki double pan perfect for you and your significant other who either loves Japanese culture or simply craves a tasty treat. Experiment with various fillings like custard, chocolate, cheese, red bean paste, sweet potato, or any other flavor that sparks your interest. And by the way, users recommend using morinaga hotcake mix for the batter.
17. A set of vibrant rainbow playing cards that’ll add some excitement to your date night. Waiting for your GrubHub or Uber Eats to arrive? Pass the time with a game of Slap Jack, B.S., or Go Fish.
18. An adventure and date night scratch-off book designed to bring spontaneity and romance into your relationship, regardless of how long you've been together. Take on fun challenges like baking an apple pie while blindfolded, painting on a one-of-a-kind canvas, or building a blanket fort. Capture the moments by taking photos and journaling each activity. This book is a perfect solution for couples in need of fresh date ideas.
19. A selection of Popbar hot chocolate sticks for a premium winter drink experience. You can even stir the sticks into coffee or tea. Say goodbye to powdered mix packets and enjoy rich, chocolatey bars instead.
20. A self-care kit designed to bring an at-home spa experience whenever you and your partner need to relax and recharge. Each kit contains indulgent items such as face creams, clay masks, eye masks, soaps, bath bombs, and more. Take some time to unwind with soothing treatments and your favorite person.
21. A sushi making kit perfect for couples who adore Japanese cuisine. It's easy to use, so there's no need to stress about making perfect rolls. Enjoy the process, challenge each other to create the best-looking sushi, and let the winner take the kit home.
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.
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.
24. Or how about a Pinot Grigio wine making kit if you're ready to test your skills as an aspiring winemaker? This kit comes with a wine juice base, yeast, a carboy, a funnel, tubing, an airlock, a wine-making guide, and more. Craft your own Pinot Grigio for your next at-home date night, and in four weeks, it’ll be ready to enjoy.
LIHomebrew is a small business based in New York offering various kits for brewing, fermentation, and pickling.
Purchase it from LIHomebrew on Etsy for $64.99.
25. A scrapbook inspired by UP for couples who want to create memories as cherished as Carl and Ellie's. Our Adventure Book features 40 pages, along with photo corners, stickers, postcards, eight colorful pens, and drawing templates. Make this date night unforgettable, literally!
E-stock USA is a small business based in California offering a variety of products including scrapbooking kits, airbrush kits, gift boxes, and more.
Highlighted reviews: "The product looks exactly as shown in the pictures and is so adorable! I highly recommend purchasing the additional accessories—they're a fantastic deal and come with stencils, stickers, Up themed postcards, and various colorful pens (one pen with multiple color options). Great value for the price!" —Catherine
"Ideal for setting up a new scrapbook. The book allows you to work on pages individually and assemble them later. The paper quality is excellent, and the cover is charming enough. Be careful with it, and you'll be pleased. I opted to glue my photos directly to the pages, but photo corners or similar methods might give you a more authentic look like the scrapbook in the original movie." —Emily
Available from E-stock USA on Etsy for $9.99+ (available in both new and retro versions, with or without accessories).
26. A microwave-safe popcorn bowl designed to turn fresh kernels into light, crispy popcorn. Made from silicone, it's collapsible and comes with a lid, allowing you to shake your favorite seasonings evenly across the popcorn. Perfect for a cozy movie night with endless snack refills.
27. And a box of popcorn salt that tastes just like the buttery popcorn you get at the movies. Now you can enjoy the movie theater experience right at home, minus the audience interruptions and the expensive $50 bucket of popcorn with extra butter.
