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🍋Stay-at-Home Date Ideas for Busy Parents👩‍❤️‍👨

🍋Stay-at-Home Date Ideas for Busy Parents👩‍❤️‍👨

Quick & Easy Hanukkah Dishes 🥔 🥞

Markey Battle
December 08, 2023

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Happy Friday and the first day of Hanukkah! If you don’t celebrate Hanukkah, happy second-to-last weekend you can feasibly panic-buy Christmas gifts for everyone on your list! That snuck up on us.

In Today’s Lemon Mommy:

Stay-at-Home Date Ideas for Busy Parents ❤️
These Christmas Gifts Will Last Your Toddler a Long Time 🎁
Pros and Cons of Having a Family Pet 🐶 🐱
Hanukkah Dishes Your Entire Family Will Enjoy This Year 🥔 🥞

Stay-at-Home Date Ideas for Busy Parents ❤️

When did you last have a true-blue date night with your partner? Maybe you haven’t because the babysitter canceled, your kiddo just got sick, or any roadblocks that pop up at the worst time.

We want to bring date night home to you: stay-at-home date nights! Here are some of the most romantic and reliable date night ideas you can do without ever leaving your home.

🍷 Have a Wine Tasting

Grab some high-quality wine from the store (or Instacart it) and plan a wine night! You can also add cheese pairing, charcuterie, or chocolate boards. If you like this idea, but don’t like wine, do it with ciders, beer, or even soft drinks that you haven’t tried yet!

Winemaker’s - $49

Wine and Gourmet Snack Pack - Shop Now - $83.30

🛋️ Play a Question Game

No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, you don’t always know everything about them. The question game prompts more in-depth conversations than most couples usually have. You can buy a card game for this or Google ideas!

The Ultimate Couples Game

Shop Now - $24.99

💃 Have a Dance Night

#1 Home Date Night: Date Night Dancing

"My husband did not dance at all, but I have always loved dancing and it helps me stay in better shape than any gym.

We started the 1st Date Night New Year's Day and the change in my husband and our relationship is amazing! He actually wants to learn more! We are having so much fun and even making up our own variations 🙂."

Date Night Dancing is an easy to follow course that will have you and your partner laughing, loving and most importantly dancing together in no time.

NO dance experience needed
Perfect for anyone with "two left feet"
Fun & entertaining lessons
Universal moves taught: dance to any music
Instant streaming access

These Christmas Gifts Will Last Your Toddler a Long Time 🎁

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to find a quality gift that will last in your house, especially when you have a toddler. Not only do toddlers outgrow things so quickly, both in clothes and toys, but they’re also rough on their belongings. That’s why we’ve found the best toddler-appropriate toys that will last you for a while.

Pink Convertible Kids Sleepover Air Mattress

Shop Now - $79

Sweetwater Playhouse

Shop Now - $299

Pros and Cons of Having a Family Pet 🐶 🐱

Is there anything cuter than watching your little ones open a box full of puppies (or just one puppy) on Christmas morning? Furry friends are the ideal Christmas gift, no matter your age. But, no matter how cute they are, pets are more work than most people realize.

Whether you’re debating adding a pet to your list for Santa or you are Santa dealing with a list that only has a puppy on it, here are the pros and cons of adding a furry friend to your family.

Cons

Pets are Expensive 💸

While pets are nowhere near as expensive as children, they are still dependents. Initial costs, like a bed, crate, pet insurance, and other essentials are not too expensive. But adding recurring costs to your budget, like vet visits, grooming, and food might tip you over the edge.

Vacations are Hard 🧳

If your family loves traveling, you might want to factor doggie daycare into your budget, which is not necessarily cheap. Don't leave your pets alone for too long.

Time Commitments ⏳

No matter how independent your pet is, you still need to invest time and energy into their care. This may be through a walk, playtime, grooming, feeding, or the occasional 3 a.m. accident on the rug.

Pros

Improved Health 📈

Whether you’re getting a furry friend for yourself or your family, there’s no denying they bring love into your home. Pet owners have notably decreased levels of stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as improved physical health.

Added Saftey 💪

Pets are a great source of safety and security. Vocal and ‘tough’ dogs are known to ward off robbers, but cats and dogs are also known to detect fires and gas leaks in the home.

Teaches Responsibility 👍

If you’re getting a pet for your kids, divvy up the responsibilities. Caring for a pet is an easy way to introduce chores and caretaking into your children’s lives.