We know that carving out that special time to connect can be challenging, especially in the winter months. A date night doesn’t have to mean a fancy dinner out, you can spend time connecting together right in your backyard – in a hot tub! A hot tub is a great way to connect not only with your loved one, but with family members, too. This “safe space” allows loved ones to truly open up in a distraction free environment that brings warmth and comfort. In this article, we’ll talk about winter date night ideas from a hot tub & hot to make hot tub date nights fun!
With our increasing responsibilities in life, it can be really hard to find time to have a date night with the one we love. However, according to a Huffington Post article written by Emily Blatchford who interviewed Melanie Schilling a well known psychologist, working on your relationship should be as much (if not more) of a priority as working on your personal goals. It’s so important to carve out some time at least once a week to connect with your significant other to strengthen your bond. Melanie goes on to say that often times each person in a relationship is constantly growing by trying to attain their personal goals. If you don’t come together and share that growth with each other, some folks may actually start to grow apart in the relationship.
Let’s talk about some winter date night ideas from a hot tub, below!
Winter Date Night Ideas From A Hot Tub
1.) Beverages
Maybe it’s hot tea for a relaxing night catching up on each others day or week. Or, a glass or wine or a cold beer to loosen up from a long week of work. Whatever it is, bringing a beverage is a great way to change things up for your hot tub date night!
2.) Good Music
If your hot tub has a sound system, play some music to re-connect! According to an article written by Hugo Singleton in R:Ed, “listening to music helps people connect.” The rhythm in the music helps the brains of those listening to synchronize. Music can also make us feel good by releasing dopamine and endorphins making your time connecting even more enjoyable. Maybe there’s a song or artist that you and your love one used to listen to all the time. Or, maybe discover some new music together. You can really change the mood of your date night with the type of music you choose to play!
3.) Relaxing lighting
If your hot tub has lighting, this can actually play a huge role in what mood you set for the date night. Colors are so powerful, that some actually believe color can be used to treat certain mental and physical illnesses. An article on Very Well Mind written by Toketemu Ohwovoriole, color therapy dates all the way back to Egyptian times. Below are the different ways each color can impact your mood. Choose your hot tub lighting wisely!
- Red – used to invigorate or energize a person. This color can also be triggering in already tense situations.
- Blue – sometimes used to treat depression and pain. This color can also aid in sleep and relaxation.
- Green – relates to the color of nature and can relieve stress and anxiety.
- Yellow – can improve your mood to invoke feelings of happiness.
- Orange – stimulates creativity, appetite, mental activity and can also bring feelings of happiness.
- Purple – can help relieve emotional stress.
4.) Connection Card Game
A great way to connect can be to bring a set of cards to your hot tub date. Connection cards have become so popular today to bring couples, families, and even team members together. Below are some great options for a winter date night card game!
- We’re not really strangers : A connection card game that creates “meaningful moments” with 3 levels – Perception, connection, and reflection.
- Uno : Always a classic, Uno can bring some nostaglic fun to your hot tub winter date night!
- Waterproof Playing Cards: War, Rummy 500, go fish, or poker. These waterproof playing cards bring endless options to your winter date night.
5.) Floating Tray
Arguably an essential item for your winter date night in a hot tub, a Floating Card and refreshement Tray. This tray is a great way to keep your cards dry & your drinks accessible. If you’re local to our store in Green Brook, NJ – we also sell an assortment of hot tub trays. Give us a call to see what we have in stock (732) 424-0030.
6.) Make Date Night Consistent
Like we said earlier, carving out time to work on your relationship is so important for a successful relationship. Once a week is recommended to reconnect with your loved one so you give your relationship the opportunity to grow together. Schedule time together or make it spontaneous & instead of watching your favorite netflix show, spend some time together without distractions. A hot tub winter date night is a great way to really open up the communication between you and the one you love. It’s a distraction free zone that naturally evokes a “safe space” feeling.
Considering adding a hot tub to your home? Give one of our wellness consultants a call to start the conversation (732) 424-0030. We’re always here to help with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you create your backyard winter date night!
