Whether or not you love the red, candy, and flowers that come with Valentine's Day or roll your eyes and refer to it as a Hallmark holiday, getting some time away with your significant other is necessary. Date nights are a must for keeping a happy marriage, and spending all your time working and parenting can cause burnout quickly. Here are 27 fun date night ideas for busy moms, including a few ideas that work even if you don't have a babysitter.
When you have a babysitter...
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Browse through a bookstore together.
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Go bowling.
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Play laser tag.
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Re-create your first date.
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Go shopping and pick out a surprise for each other.
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Go to a thrift store and see who can find the most ridiculous outfit, then wear it to dinner.
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Stay home, cook together (and enjoy the quiet).
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Go for a bike ride.
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Just take a stroll.
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When time is minimal, just go out for dessert.
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Head to an arcade and challenge each other at your favorite game.
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Try out a new coffee shop.
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Go skiing in the winter or fishing in the summer.
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Play mini golf (or head to an indoor driving range if it's cold!)
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Go roller blading or ice skating.
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Go on a picnic—indoors or out!
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Head to a museum or art gallery.
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Visit an antique store or flea market.
Or after the kids are asleep...
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Play a tournament of your favorite board game.
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Have a campfire in the backyard.
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Stargaze in the backyard.
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Two words: Bubble. Bath.
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Make your own ice cream.
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Bake your favorite dessert together.
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Turn on some music and dance in the living room.
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Make something together (like a Valentine's day craft or a painting for your house)
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Have a building competition with your kid's toys (blocks, LEGOs, etc.).
