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You know date night makes you feel good, and it makes your marriage happier overall. But, how the heck are you supposed to do date night regularly when the weeks seem to fly by? We’ve got you! Check out these FREE virtual and DIY date nights to do at home!

VIRTUAL DATE NIGHTSDIY DATE NIGHTS

FREE VIRTUAL DATE NIGHTS

Looking for a guided date night experience? Check out these pre-recorded Facebook LIVE Virtual Date Nights! Each date is packed with fun activities that will unlock the keys to a happier, healthier marriage and deepen the connection with your spouse!

YOU’RE THE APPLE OF MY EYE

Have you ever spent hours making a baked good just to be completely disappointed with the way it turned out? One ingredient off and your delicious warm treat might as well be mud. (Especially if you accidentally use salt instead of sugar… :p) Baking is not for the faint of heart, but if it’s done right, it can bring the warm celebration you crave.
Check out our newest FREE virtual date night Apple of My Eye. During this special event, renowned baker and owner of Niedlov’s Bakery, Erik Zilen, will guide you and your spouse to create a delicious apple pie together! Plus, First Things First relationship experts will give you the ingredients to keep your marriage warm and tasty long after the night ends.
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LET’S GET PHYSICAL!

Let this be the year for you and your spouse to feel fit, energized, and deeply connected! During this easy-to-follow virtual workout with Coach Aaron Wood and his wife Marissa, you’ll get a 45-minute routine crafted to meet all fitness levels, live interaction from Coach Aaron and FTF Facilitators, simple exercises you can use to strengthen your marriage, and the start of great habits for your physical and marital health that can last all year long!
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YOU HAD ME AT CHOCOLATE

This fun, free virtual date night will satisfy your chocolate craving… and get you in the mood for love! Together, you’ll make a delicate, chocolate treat with the guidance of French Chocolatier, Jerome Savin and First Things First’s Will and Caroline Henry.

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SWEET & SAVORY MARRIAGE | WRAPPED UP IN YOU

Get wrapped up in your spouse during this virtual date night! Together, you’ll create authentic tortillas from scratch and wrap them around all the yummy fillings you want. Chef Jeff Pennypacker from The Sweet and Savory Classroom will guide you through this culinary experience, and our FTF team will give you the key ingredients to help your marriage withstand the heat both in and out of the kitchen.

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HOT YOGA

Turn up the heat in your marriage with a FREE couples yoga date night. In this video, you and your spouse will do some feel-good stretches, sensual poses and a few mindful exercises that are sure to rejuvenate your relationship! Not much of a yogi? No worries! This is a laid-back, relaxing experience designed for BEGINNERS and first-timers! Yoga is known to improve your flexibility, strengthen your brain and body and encourage mindfulness in all areas of life.
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SALSA WITH ME, SWEETHEART!

Dance like no one is watching with your spouse! During Salsa with Me, Sweetheart you and your honey will learn how to salsa together in the comfort of your own home. Join couple Martin and Nancy Smith as they guide you through the salsa step-by-step. Throughout the video, an FTF facilitator will help you discover the parallels between the salsa and your own marriage dance. You’ll end your date with a new way to groove and new tools you can use to keep your marriage strong for a lifetime.

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PAINT, PLAY, PASSION!

Tired of doing the same old thing for date night? Renew the passion in your marriage by doing something different together! Paint, Play, Passion is a virtual date night that will guide you and your spouse to create a beautiful masterpiece together in the comfort of your own home. Artist Jacqueline Estes will give you step-by-step instructions to create your own individual paintings, but when the night is over, your paintings will come together to form one united image! Plus, an FTF facilitator will provide you with tools and insights you can use to keep the passion and play alive long after the night ends.

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MERENGUE THROUGH MARRIAGE

Think you have two left feet? That shouldn’t keep you from dancing! Sometimes, we have to learn how to step in sync with our partner before we really feel the rhythm and enjoy the dance. And that’s what this date night is all about! Join professional dance instructors, Martin and Nancy Smith, as they guide you through the moves of Merengue, simultaneously guiding you through some moves for your marriage, as well! Throughout this video, Reggie Madison, FTF Programs Director, gives you and your honey some time to talk about the steps you’re learning and how you can apply them to your own relationship. By the end of the night, you’ll know a little more about dance and A LOT more about your spouse, so you can make it through the hard times in marriage and come out even stronger on the other side!

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SWEET & SAVORY MARRIAGE

Tired of cooking the same old things in your kitchen? Need a little passionate boost in your marriage? Turn up the heat and try something new with Chef Jeff Pennypacker from The Sweet and Savory Classroom during this FREE LIVE Virtual Date Night, Sweet and Savory Marriage! You and your spouse will be guided through the process of making crepes in the comfort of your own kitchen. The cool thing about crepes is you can fill them with different flavors and make the overall taste sweet or savory, whatever you desire. An FTF facilitator will give you tools and insights to increase your connection with your spouse and keep the flame of passion burning for years to come.

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YOU MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE

You’ve probably heard it said that “opposites attract,” which can make marriage a fun challenge to tackle. The truth is, differences in your marriage, no matter how small, can actually benefit you, your spouse and your relationship as a whole! You’ll get an inside look at how to those differences to your advantage. We’ll guide you and your spouse through a variety of FUN and simple activities to do in the comfort of your own home that’ll help you gain a few new tools to strengthen your marriage for a lifetime!

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COME A LITTLE CLOSER, BABY

Are you so good at social distancing that you’re even feeling a little distant from your spouse? There’s nothing like a fun-filled, romantic date night to bring the two of you a little closer. This video will guide you through simple games and activities in the comfort of your own home. Deepen your relationship and strengthen your marriage for years to come!

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TALK TO ME… LIKE LOVERS DO

You’re in the same house as your spouse… but somehow it seems you talk less. After all, what is there to talk about when you’re spending every waking minute together? Or maybe, when you do talk, it’s kind of tense and stressful. In this video, you’ll be guided through playful activities that will open the door of communication and give you some tools to stay on the same page with your spouse long after the “shelter in place” order is gone.

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LET’S LAUGH, LOVE

You’re stuck at home day after day, night after night. Life is pretty mundane at the moment. And, scheduling a date night means finding another movie or binge-watching another show you both agree on… until now! In this video, you’ll be guided through some playful activities you can do together and give you the tools you need to keep the laughter alive through all of the COVID-19 chaos!

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FREE DIY DATE NIGHTS

Looking for a new exciting DIY Date Night you can do at home with your sweetie? Take your pick! Each date includes a supply list, step-by-step instructions and some points of conversation. Ready? Set. Go get your date on!

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10 Dates to Heat Up Your Marriage This Summer

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DIY Date Night | Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?

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DIY Date Night | Rain, Rain, Stay All Day!

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DIY Date Night | Gimme A Taste

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DIY Date Night | Spring Fever

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DIY Date Night | Driving Ms. Date Night

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DIY Date Night | Appreciation Station

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DIY Date Night | The Bucket List

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DIY Date Night | #Goals

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DIY Date Night | Let’s Get To A Resolution

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DIY Date Night | Christmas Crafting

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DIY Date Night: Tree Traditions

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DIY Date Night: The Gratitude Capsule

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DIY Date Night | Ready, Set, Cook!

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DIY Date Night: Mystery Dinner

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DIY Date Night: Spooky Season

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DIY Date Night: Strangers’ Stories

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DIY Date Night: Let’s Fall In Love!

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DIY Date Night: The Newlywed Game – Stripped Edition

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Classic Date Nights With A Twist

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DIY Date Night: I Totally Give A Flip

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DIY Date Night: Dear Pong

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DIY Date Night: Christmas in July

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DIY Date Night: Baby, You’re A Firework

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DIY Date Night: Around The World

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DIY Date Night: Truth Or Dare (With A Flair!)

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DIY Date Night: Just CHILL

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DIY Date Night: Time for A Throwback

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DIY Date Night: What’s In The Bowl?

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