This post on 75 Fun Things for Couples to Do at Home was sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
While the events over the past year have affected each and every one of us a little differently, almost all of us have had to adapt in some way.
Personally, my routines have changed drastically since the pandemic started.
My husband and I are outgoing people, who under normal circumstances love to travel, dine out at restaurants, and try new things.
While it makes me sad to miss out on some of our favorite activities, we’ve been doing our best to stay home and keep ourselves (and our loved ones) safe.
Both my family and my husband’s have members that are immunocompromised, so safety has been our number one priority since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
That’s something that isn’t changing this season, though we of course do our best to stay optimistic about the future.
Part of staying positive for us has included coming up with new activities we can enjoy at home as a couple, instead of going out.
This has helped us to not just pass the time, but also to still enjoy our lives, even while having to adapt to some new, unprecedented circumstances.
One of our favorite fun things for couples to do at home lately has been having a simple game night.
We make things special by buying our favorite snacks, turning on some music, and just enjoying time off of our phones together.
While we have fun playing simple games like checkers, we have also found a number of newer board games as well that we have had some really great laughs with.
I look forward to keeping up with this even when it becomes safe for us to start doing some of our regular activities outside of our home again.
If you are looking for more things to do at home, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has an awesome list of ideas to get you started.
For those of you who don’t know, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is Upstate NY’s largest non-profit health plan.
They’re encouraging everyone to stay home and stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, which is why they’ve put together a list of resources to help with this.
I’m also sharing a list of 75 fun things for couples to do at home below as well.
Many of these fun things for couples to do at home can also easily incorporate children or other family members who live in your household, and they are ideal ways to stay safe this season by staying home (but still having fun).
Between the amazing options from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and the following ideas, I don’t think you will be bored staying at home for a long, long time!
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield also has a 24/7 Nurse Hotline available as well, for any questions you may have related to self-care or mental health.
While it’s incredibly important to stay informed regarding the virus, testing, and vaccines, it’s just as important to make sure you’re taking care of your mental health as well.
75 Fun Things for Couples to Do At Home
1. Have a Game Night
Like I mentioned, having a game night is one of our favorite fun things for couples to do at home.
The possibilities are endless, and it’s something you can enjoy with other members of your household too.
2. Have a Movie Marathon
Since the goal is to spend more time at home, why not take the time to have a movie marathon?
Break out with the popcorn and snuggle up with cozy blankets to make it feel even more relaxed.
3. Cook Your Favorite Restaurant Meal Together
Is there a meal you love eating out at a certain restaurant?
Find a similar recipe and challenge yourself to see if you can replicate it at home!
4. Order Take Out
Don’t feel like cooking?
Order take out from your favorite local eatery.
5. Do a Virtual Workout Class
You can still get in a great workout even if you don’t have access to a professional gym.
There are thousands of free workouts out there online, so just pick your favorite style and start sweating!
If you don’t own weights or other gym equipment, simply search for body weight only workouts and you can still reap the benefits of home workouts without having to invest in any additional accessories.
6. Reorganize a Room of Your House/Apartment
While reorganizing a room may not strike you initially as one of the most fun things for couples to do at home, you’ll feel great about it when you’re done.
7. Bake Something
Satisfy your sweet tooth by doing a little baking together.
8. Go Through Old Photos
Going through old photos is something most people mean to do, but they just don’t make the time.
Take some time to reminisce and organize all your old memories, so you can enjoy them more often.
9. Binge Watch a TV Show
Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than binge watching a TV show.
10. Refinish a Piece of Furniture
Another one of the fun things to do for couples at home that my husband and I particularly enjoy is refinishing furniture.
While it can be a lot of work, the end result is certainly rewarding!
You’d be surprised at how many neat pieces of furniture you can stumble upon online for free (or almost free) and give them a completely new life by the time you’re done.
11. Have a Video Game Tournament
Competitions are always a fun way to pass the time.
Even if you don’t have a video game system, there are many free games you can download if you own a smartphone to have your very own video game tournament right from the comfort of your own home.
12. Make a Bucket List
Start planning for the future now by making a bucket list of all the things you want to do in the future.
Writing it down is the first step to making sure it really happens!
13. Have a Spa Night
You don’t have to go to the spa to get a little rest and relaxation.
Create your own setup at home with face masks, aromatherapy, and more to simulate the spa experience without ever having to leave the house.
+ Check out my post on 9 Spa Night Ideas You Need to Try for a DIY Spa Day for more spa day ideas!
14. Set Up an Ice Cream Bar
Who doesn’t love a sundae bar?
Bust out all the toppings and create your own ice cream bar at home for a fun date-night idea.
15. Have an At-Home Hibachi Night
One thing my husband loves doing is hosting an at-home hibachi night.
While we’re not having anyone over to our house right now, this is still a lot of fun to do just the two of us.
16. Have a Trivia Night
Test your knowledge by having an at-home trivia night.
You can even invite friends or other family members to play virtually and send a small prize out to the winner for some extra competition and fun.
17. Have a Cook-Off
My husband and I have really enjoyed watching some different cooking shows over the past few months, which got us interested in having a cook-off (or a bake-off).
Each of you pick a different recipe, and compete to see whose turns out the best!
18. Practice Painting
If you’re feeling creative, grab a few canvases and practice your painting skills.
19. Have a Karaoke Night
You don’t have to hit up the karaoke bar to still have some fun making music.
There are so many tracks available online, you could spend your whole evening singing your favorite songs together and just having a good time.
20. Plan Your Next Trip
Even though we can’t travel right now, why not get a jump start on planning your next trip?
Use the downtime to research future destinations and make itineraries, so when the opportunity arises you’ll already have all the info you need.
21. Do an At-Home Wine Tasting
Set up your own at-home wine tasting by purchasing a variety of drinks and food pairings to sample.
Who knows, you may even find a new favorite!
22. Have a Fondue Night
Create a restaurant-like experience at home by having your own fondue night.
Sample all kinds of different cheeses, and even melt some chocolate for a fun dessert to finish off the evening.
23. Take a Virtual Cooking Class
There’s no better time to learn a new skill than the present.
Take a virtual cooking class to up your skills in the kitchen while you’re spending more time at home.
24. Travel Virtually
One of the most innovative things I’ve seen pop up over the past year are virtual tours of different countries.
This is such a unique way to learn something new and still get the feeling of exploring different places while staying at home.
25. Watch a Documentary
Another fun way to keep learning new things from home is of course by watching documentaries.
There are so many films available on countless topics, all you have to do is choose one and get started.
26. Have a Homemade Pizza Night
Everyone loves pizza night, so why not try making your own?
27. Have a Book Club
If you and your household enjoy reading, try starting a book club.
It’s sure to provoke some interesting conversation, and you can even invite others to join in virtually if you’d like to widen the circle.
28. Write Each Other Letters
While it may sound silly to write each other letters when you’re both living in the same household, this could totally be an opportunity to be a bit romantic!
I particularly like the idea of “open when” letters, where you write a series of different letters for the person that they are supposed to read only when a certain situation arises (i.e. “open when” you’re sad, “open when” you miss me, etc.).
29. Learn Your Love Language
Learn more about your partner by taking an online quiz to discover what your love language is.
You’d be surprised at how much of an impact this can have on a relationship, once you understand what behaviors make the other person feel valued.
30. Have a Virtual Happy Hour With Friends
Just because you’re staying home doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy time with friends.
Set up a virtual happy hour to reconnect, even if – for now – you have to be apart.
31. Practice Photography
One thing I love about photography is that the possibilities truly are endless.
If you and your household enjoy taking photos, try setting up a DIY photo studio in your house and practicing different forms of photography.
32. Teach Each Other a New Skill
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to go online every time you want to learn something new.
Think of something you’re good at, and have some fun teaching your partner how to do it too.
33. Try Indoor Camping
Recreate the camping experience at home by making s’mores and cooking campfire meals in the oven.
Bonus points if you have the space in your yard to set up a real campfire!
34. Build a Fort
Who said building a fort was just for kids?
Try building your own living room hideout, and spend the whole day just relaxing and watching movies.
35. Watch a Sports Game
Keep your team spirit up by watching sports at home.
While it’s of course most exciting to see it in person, you can still keep things fun by making snacks and decorating the house ahead of time to celebrate the big game day.
36. Attend a Virtual Concert
Indulge in some music therapy by attending a virtual concert or by watching old performances of your favorite artist.
37. Have Breakfast in Bed
Start your day off on the right note by enjoying a delicious breakfast all from the comfort of your own bed.
38. Do a Puzzle Together
If you’re not in the mood for a game night, try doing a puzzle together instead.
This is a great activity to do while enjoying some conversation, listening to music, or watching tv.
39. Film a Challenge Video
There are so many funny challenges on social media that can result in a lot of entertainment and laughs.
I particularly love watching the “My Boyfriend Does My Makeup” challenge and similar videos, because they usually end up making me laugh.
Just make sure you’re trying challenges that are safe, as there have definitely been some crazier ones circulating that I would never recommend anyone try!
40. Make a Vision Board
Get motivated for the future by making a vision board.
You can even print it out and use it to decorate an area of your wall, if you’re looking to spice up your space and remind yourself every day of the goals you’re working towards.
41. Have an Indoor Picnic
Here in NY it’s too cold to eat outside, but why not recreate the experience by having your own indoor picnic?
Get all the supplies you’d bring if you were having a real outdoor gathering, and put together a cozy indoor setup instead.
42. Build a Piece of Furniture
There are so many great DIY ideas online, so take advantage of it and build a new piece of furniture for your home.
It’s sure to keep you busy, and you’ll probably learn a few things while you’re at it!
43. Repaint a Room
Sometimes all you need is a little bit of paint to give a room a whole new look, so spend the day repainting a room in your home that needs a little extra love.
44. Have a BBQ
Though we’re practicing social distancing and staying at home, that hasn’t stopped my husband and I from enjoying good food.
We’re lucky to own a grill, so we love to BBQ every once in awhile to keep ourselves busy at home.
Even if you don’t have a grill though, you could still cook your favorite BBQ meal stovetop and enjoy it just the same.
45. Play Charades
You might be surprised at how entertaining playing charades can be.
There are tons of great apps out there for this, and you’ll likely end up getting at least a few good laughs from this game.
46. Listen to a New Podcast
If you’re hanging out around the house and are in need of a bit of inspiration, try listening to a new podcast.
There are so many different shows available for all kinds of interests, so there really is something for everyone.
47. Learn a New Cocktail Recipe
If you love trying specialty drinks when you’re out to eat, try learning a new cocktail recipe at home.
This could even be fun for couples if you each learned a cocktail recipe you thought the other person would like, and then surprised each other with a cool new drink.
48. Practice Learning a New Language
One thing we’ve enjoyed about staying at home is that it’s given us more time to invest in our hobbies and skills.
If you’re looking for especially unique, fun things for couples to do at home, try checking out a new language.
This could be especially helpful if you’re planning on traveling in the future, but nonetheless could simply be a fun stay at home activity on its own.
49. Take an Online Course
In addition to things like online workout classes, there are also many courses you can take online from different universities to expand your knowledge on a certain subject.
There are even many courses available that are completely free, and this could be a great way to spend your time at home this winter.
50. Donate Unused Items to Charity
Get rid of clutter around your home by spending some time going through different rooms in your house and donating unused items to charity.
While it may not seem like one of the most fun things for couples to do at home, you’ll thank yourself later for it and also feel good about giving back.
51. Detail Your Car
If you have both a car and some extra time at home on your hands, take advantage of it by detailing your vehicle.
It’s a lot of work, but it’s totally worth it in the end.
52. Take an Online Dance Class
Test out your dance moves by taking an online dance class.
You’d be surprised at how much you can learn virtually, and you’ll be all ready to show off your new moves when it comes time for a night out in the future.
53. Rearrange Your Furniture
Make your space feel brand new by simply rearranging some furniture.
54. Start an Indoor Herb Garden
Get a taste of outdoors while still staying home by starting an indoor herb garden.
Not only can this be fun, but it’s sure to add so much extra flavor to your dishes as well.
55. Try Meal Prepping
Staying in probably also means cooking more often, too.
Avoid the constant stress of what to eat and also adopt a healthier diet by trying to meal prep for the entire week.
My husband and I personally do this, and it’s made such a difference in our health having nutritious meals made up ahead of time.
56. Learn to Meditate
Meditating is an incredibly useful skill that you can take the time to master at home.
57. Research Your Genealogy
I’ve always been interested in my family history, so researching mine and my husband’s genealogy has been a fun activity for us both.
You wouldn’t believe what you can find online about your ancestors when you look.
58. Make a Scrapbook
Organize your old photos and memories by making a scrapbook.
It’s a fun and creative way to spend time together.
59. Start a New Social Media Account
Do you have a passion you want to share with the world?
Start a new social media account to document your tips and tricks, or inspire other people around the world.
60. Have an “Unplugged” Day or Evening
While it can feel amazing to stay connected during these times, sometimes what we really need to do is unplug.
Take a day or evening to log off of all social media and limit the time you spend on your phone, so you can focus on your partner or other members of your household and really be present.
61. Plan a Staycation
Since we aren’t traveling right now, I love the idea of planning a staycation.
Take the time to organize your bedroom and add those special touches that make it feel like a fancy hotel.
The only thing left to do after that is kick back and relax.
62. Have a Virtual Bingo Night with Family
Connect with family by having a virtual bingo night.
Just because you’re staying home doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to still feel like you’re all together!
63. Do Crossword Puzzles
Put your mind to work by doing a few crossword puzzles.
This is a great activity to do while listening to music, or even just catching up with each other at the end of the day.
64. Learn to Make a Specialty Coffee Drink
Since we’ve been staying home, I’ve also been making more food and specialty beverages right in my own kitchen than I would normally.
Surprisingly, this can actually be a lot of fun!
Try out your barista skills for yourself by learning to make your very own specialty coffee drink at home.
65. Create Goals for the Next Five Years
Now is a great time to sit down and start making some goals for the next few years.
You can do this individually, with a partner, or even with your whole household to make sure everyone is on the same page and working towards a similar outcome.
66. Make a Time Capsule
2020 was certainly a crazy year.
While you may think there aren’t many things you want to remember about this time period, it’ll be interesting to look back on it in ten years.
Try creating a time capsule, and you’ll without a doubt have something to talk about when you open it up.
67. Dress Up and Take Selfies
One of the things I’ve struggled with during the pandemic is the lack of socialization and not having anywhere to go out and explore.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when you’re staying home, but you can easily get out of it by dressing up and taking some photos just for the fun of it.
It kind of tricks your brain into thinking you’re going somewhere special, even if you’re staying at home.
68. Try Making Slime
While I originally thought making slime was just for kids, my opinion has changed since I started watching some slime videos on social media.
It really does look fun and like it could reduce stress!
69. Do a DIY Project
The possibilities truly are endless with DIY projects.
Get some inspiration online, and go for it!
70. Decorate Your Home for the Season
Even though we aren’t having any gatherings until it’s safe, it’s still fun to decorate the house for each season.
Take the time to put up some festive decorations and embrace the change of each season for some at-home fun.
71. Make a Piece of Art for Your Home
If you’re feeling creative, try making a piece of art for your home.
There are tons of tutorials online, so this could either be a fun thing for couples to do at home or a good activity for parents with kids.
72. Learn to Make Bread
It seems like a lot of people have been learning to make bread during the pandemic, and it’s probably for good reason.
After all, homemade bread is delicious!
So, why not give it a try yourself?
73. Start a Blog
Starting a blog was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life to date.
If there’s a topic you’re passionate about, there’s never been a better time than right now to put it out into the world by creating your own content.
+ Check out my post on How to Start a Profitable Blog in Under 30 Minutes for more tips on starting a blog at home!
74. Take a Virtual Yoga Class
I’m pretty sure we could all use a little bit of relaxation right about now, so try taking a virtual yoga class to better both your mind and body from home.
75. Learn an Instrument
If you enjoy music, try learning a new instrument at home together.
It’ll give you something to work on and certainly keep you entertained.
What are your favorite fun things for couples to do at home?
