
Everyone wants to go on vacation! Get some good R&R and if you're with your partner a little or a LOT of sexy time is in order right? Well, nowadays it's hard to get the time off or find the funds to take a elaborate vacay...so why not just stay at home or get hotel room locally? Both are great cost effective options and with a little creativity could be worth your while!
Before we get to the creative in-home Staycation ideas, let's explore your local options. Not everyone is as fortunate as we are, here at Swipes Inc., to live near the beach (sorry to brag) but no matter where you live there should be a quaint hotel or B&B within 30 miles. Take just the weekend off...turn off phones, leave the lap tops behind, and focus in on rekindling the romance in your relationship. And if you don't have a weekend..go midweek and take a few hours off from work the next morning...this would be a good time to use a doctors appointment excuse!
But if staying home is your option, there is nothing wrong with that! If you have kids, pawn them off on someone and tell everyone you are going out of town. Get whatever groceries you think you may need for the night or days (unless you plan to do take out or a restaurant...) and let the vacation begin. Lovingyou.com has come up with 3 romantic staycation ideas that sound pretty good to me! And where ever you go don't forget your Swipes Lovin Wipes!
Staycation #1: Garden of Eden
Plan a romantic dinner in your very own Garden of Eden (fig leaves optional): According to Julie, Mulligan, lifestyle expert for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, if you’re planning to create this Garden of Eden in your home and you have kids, make sure you make arrangements for them to stay at Grandma’s house for the night.
Step 1. Gather all of your house plants into the area you have selected as your Garden of Eden. To give the best effect, use various size plants to form the perimeter of the space. If you don’t already have plants in your house this is the perfect excuse to buy a few. Growing and caring for indoor plants often times gives many a sense of pleasure, tranquility and peace. Not only do plants calm our souls, they also bring us good health by improving the quality of the air we breathe.
Step 2. Next, layer on the blankets and pillows where the wining, dining and games will take place! Use as many pillows as you can in varying sizes and pleasing fabrics. If you and your loved one enjoy games, consider adding some to the night’s activities. A little variation to standard games can give them a whole new life. Some examples are Strip Poker or Sexy Scrabble. Another fun activity for the evening: blindfold your loved one and feed them various foods and see if they can guess what they are!
Step 3. A picnic basket filled with delicious fingers foods that are perfect for feeding to each other comes next. Since you are setting this up in advance and don’t have to worry about carrying it to an outdoor venue, any kind of basket or decorative box will work fine. Remember to include a tray, plates, and any utensils you might need. Choose foods that turn them on. For example, you might not think that chicken wings are romantic, but if he loves them then they can be. Just make sure you have a container to stash the bones in!
Step 4. Set up your wine or champagne close to your food basket. Include the appropriate glasses, wine cooler, and ice bucket.
Step 5. Music will help set the mood. Making your own romantic play list ahead of time is ideal, so that once you hit play and you are set for the night.
Step 6. Lastly, make sure you add a few special décor elements. This should include as many candles as possible and of course, no romantic setting would be complete without flowers. Of course, setting up the Garden of Eden in front of the fireplace works nicely, but if you have space in your bedroom that works too. Remember, this is all about you and the person you love so personalize as you go.
For the other two romantic Staycation ideas click here!
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Peace, Lovin, Swipes!