If you’ve been shacking up with your significant other for the duration of the pandemic, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that your relationship could potentially absolutely use some excitement. Sure, six months of outdoor dining may have given you a brief respite from constant stress baking, but as we collectively inch closer to winter, it’s time to start thinking and acting responsibly by taking date night into the confines of your home.
What to do, you ask? Assuming you have thoroughly exhausted your streaming queue, there exists a plethora of options at your disposal — not to mention you’ll be spared from the borderline ridiculous markups on wine bottles at restaurants. Just think about it: You’re safely indoors, dressed comfortably in sweats, the weather is bordering on freezing, your space heater is blasting, and you have Beaujolais refills at your disposal. Did I mention that you’re already inside? Deep down, you know that if you were to hypothetically venture out into the cold, harsh night, you’d be braving the elements only to wind up exactly where you currently are. With that in mind, and in partnership with Campbell's®, here are seven easy ways to zhuzh up your date night in, whether you’re spending it with your partner or yourself.
When it comes to comfort food, few things hit the spot quite like a good old can of Campbell’s tomato soup. Heat it up on the stovetop and pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for instant satisfaction.
Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup, $, available at WalmartIn dire straits, there’s nothing wrong with a little harmless escapism. This 1,000-piece puzzle features a colorful illustration of New York City’s Park Avenue, prototypically packed with people sans masks (there's nothing like a throwback to simpler times).
Galison; Michael Storrings 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle - Spring on Park Avenue, $, available at WalmartMade with fresh cream and mushrooms, Campbell’s® cream of mushroom soup is key to making the perfect green bean casserole. Simply combine it with ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 4 cups of cooked cut green beans, 1 1/3 cup of fried onions, a dash of black pepper, and voilà , dinner is served (in 25 minutes or less, I might add).
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, $, available at WalmartSet the mood for a more intimate affair with a delicious-smelling candle that carries notes of peach, plum, vanilla, and patchouli.
Byredo Burning Rose Scented Candle, $, available at WalmartA super-soft throw lined with sherpa-grade fleece that’s ideal for cozying up on the couch for hours and hours.
Eddie Bauer Adult Cabin Fleece Throw, $, available at WalmartTake a break from binge-watching and have a listening party of your favorite new music released during quarantine. The small but mighty Bose SoundLink lasts for up to eight hours per charge.
Bose SoundLink Color Portable Bluetooth Speaker II, $, available at WalmartIndulge in free-flowing wine with these machine-blown stemless glasses designed for light-bodied reds with high acidity.
Riedel O Wine Tumbler Stemless Wine Glass, $, available at WalmartLet’s be real, what’s date night without dessert? Ferrero Rocher’s covetable candies consist of chocolatey cream, hazelnuts, and wafers, all enveloped in milk chocolate.
Ferrero Rocher Chocolates Diamond Gift Box, $, available at Walmart
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