Trying to save money but my wife thinks we never do anything fun anymore. Been thinking about trying to cook something fancy at home instead of going out. Has anyone done like a wine pairing thing or something? I can follow a recipe but I'm not a chef so nothing too complicated. What do you guys do to keep it fresh?
Cook a nice dinner together at home and make it an experience. Put the phones away, light some candles, actually sit down without the kids interrupting. We did this last week and it cost less than going out but felt way more special honestly.
Cooking something fancy at home is the move, man. I do this with my wife when the kids are asleep and it actually feels special without dropping a hundred bucks. Even if something goes wrong it's still way cheaper than a restaurant.
Same boat here with two kids and a tight budget. We did a pasta night where we both got in the kitchen together and it was way more fun than I expected. Your wife will probably love that you're putting in the effort.
Do a picnic setup in your living room if you want to get creative. Sounds dumb but my wife loved it. Or put on some music and just dance around like idiots for 20 minutes. The free stuff that shows effort hits different than expensive nights out.
Sign in to join the conversation.
Game night at home is a lifesaver. We do board games, cards, or trivia with snacks we make ourselves. Cost maybe 10 bucks total and my wife actually laughs instead of giving me that 'when was the last time we did something' look. Wine and a movie you both actually want to watch helps too.