Why These Solo Date Ideas at Home Are the Ultimate Self Care

If you’re looking for solo date ideas or you’ve never heard of a solo date but you’re curious to try one, you’re in the right place. Solo dates are all about spending intentional time with yourself, slowing down, and actually enjoying your own company. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite solo date ideas at home. 

They’re perfect for when you want to romanticize your day, relax, and treat yourself without even needing to leave the house.

What is a Solo Date?

Similar to going on a romantic date, a solo date is when you plan a really nice date but with yourself. It’s a great opportunity to spend some cute and fun time alone, enjoy your own company, and slow down for a moment. 

• Solo dates allow you to learn more about yourself

• Become more comfortable doing things on your own

• Most importantly, show yourself some love and care.

Solo Date Ideas At Home

Prepare a Nice Dinner

Preparing a nice dinner is first on the list of solo date ideas at home. And when I say “nice dinner”, I don’t mean just whipping something up and rushing through it as fast as possible. 

Since this is a date, let the cooking process and the overall atmosphere feel slow, intentional, and relaxing. You can turn on some music. Light a candle. And just take your time chopping each ingredient, prepping everything, and cooking the meal as if the cooking itself is the main event.

By the end, you’ll have a delicious and beautiful meal to enjoy. And if you want to take it a step further, you can even set up your dining table and have a sit down dinner at the table.

Have an At Home Movie Night

I love at home movie nights because they’re so simple and easy to put together, especially if you’re looking for an effortless solo date idea. 

Just like preparing dinner, the goal is to make it feel less rushed and a little more fun and intentional. To jazz up your movie night, try making some snacks to enjoy while you watch. You can put together a mini charcuterie plate, pop some popcorn, or grab your favorite treats.

To make it even cozier, wear some cute pajamas, grab a comfy blanket, and settle in for the movie. 

Have a Spa Night

If you’re looking for a solo date idea that’s relaxing, rejuvenating, and cozy at the same time, an at home spa night is perfect. 

Start with an everything shower, where you take your time with your full routine. Like washing your hair, using a body scrub, and really pampering yourself while elevating the entire shower experience.

Afterward, slip into a robe or some cute, comfy loungewear to keep the spa vibe going. From there, you can do your nails, light a candle, and play some relaxing instrumental music in the background. 

And to make it feel extra fancy, put together a small refreshment plate so it can feel like you’re at a real spa. 

You can do something like a mini charcuterie board with crackers and cheese, wine, or champagne. (Non-alcoholic options: sparkling cider, flavor sparkling water, juice, Shirley temple, etc.)

Work on a Puzzle

Whether it’s a 100, 500, or even 1,000 piece puzzle, working on a puzzle is another cute solo date idea. Especially if you’re looking for something that’s relaxing yet a little more mentally stimulating.

Create a Coffee Shop Atmosphere at Home

If you’re a coffee person or you simply love going to coffee shops for the cozy, slow, and warm vibes; try recreating that experience at home for a solo coffee date. 

To prepare, you can pick up some pastries ahead of time along with everything you need to make your favorite cup of coffee. Or, if you’re feeling inspired, bake a pastry or dessert from scratch.

Once everything is ready, make your coffee, enjoy your pastry, and settle in with a good book. 

Have a Paint Night

Grab a canvas, some paintbrushes, and paint, and plan a paint night for yourself. One thing I love to do, is try to follow along to a Bob Ross painting tutorial. But there are so many other ways to enjoy this solo date. 

You can look up any painting tutorial and follow along; freestyle and paint whatever comes to mind; or use a pre-stenciled canvas or a paint-by-number set to make it even easier.

Just like the other solo date ideas at home, the goal is to take your time and truly enjoy the process. Put on some music, pour a drink into a fancy glass, and maybe set up a small snack tray. Then relax, paint, and enjoy your solo date.

Learn Your Love Language

If you don’t know your love language, or you’ve never even heard of love languages; this is a great solo date idea to try. 

Taking a love language quiz can help give you a general idea of how you prefer to give and receive love. Understanding this is especially important when it comes to loving yourself and planning intentional solo dates.

For example, if you learn that you primarily receive love through gifts, you can buy yourself flowers or your favorite dessert or candy as part of your solo date.

If your love language is words of affirmation, spend some time journaling positive and encouraging things about yourself. Along with what you’re learning or processing in this season of life. 

And if acts of service is one of the main ways you like to receive love, try cleaning or organizing your space before your solo date at home.

Fun Solo Date Ideas At Home

Write Yourself a Love Letter

Speaking of love languages, if one of your top love languages is words of affirmation. Or even if it’s not. Another really cute solo date idea is taking the time to write yourself a love letter. You could even take it a step further and record a video as your “video love letter.”

In your letter, you can write about anything you want, or use prompts to guide you. For example: What’s your favorite feature about yourself? What’s a favorite memory? What are some qualities you love about yourself? Take your time answering these questions and reflecting on yourself as a whole.

Most importantly, don’t rush the process. Enjoy thinking deeply about yourself, because in our busy lives, it’s easy to focus on others or look for beauty outside of us. 

So, a personal love letter is a special way to pause, appreciate, and acknowledge the beauty and value within yourself. 

Play Video Games

If you’re a video game girly, then playing video games can be a great solo date for you. 

The idea behind a solo date is to spend intentional time doing things you enjoy. Or trying out new activities and discovering new things about yourself.

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Order Takeout and Enjoy an At Home Dinner

To wrap up our list of solo date ideas at home, let’s go back to the theme of dinner. But this time, without cooking. 

Ordering takeout and enjoying a meal at home can be just as special as preparing it yourself. To make it feel like a real date, wear a cute outfit while you eat. YES, even if it’s just for yourself! You can even do your makeup or style your hair, just like you would for a night out. After your meal, you can continue the date vibe by watching a movie or your favorite show.