I don’t know about you, but after a long hot summer day outside, the last thing I want to do is get all dressed up to go out for a date night. My husband and I try really hard to get out for the occasional night alone together, but these days that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes it’s just easier to put the kids to bed a tad early, throw on your favorite lounge clothes, and enjoy quality time together. Dates don’t always have to be an extravagant evening out. There are major benefits of staying at home: you save money on a babysitter, don’t have to worry about driving at night or after you’ve had a few drinks, and don’t have to spend a fortunate at a fancy restaurant. Date nights shouldn’t be looked at like a luxury that some dread, they should be an essential part of your marriage. Whether you’ve been married four months, four years, or four decades, setting aside time together should be an essential part of your relationship. If you are in a long distance relationship, hey bracelet offers a solution that can help you strengthen the relationship between you and your partner.
My idea of a perfect date night at home involves no kids, a great movie or music, and a laid back atmosphere. My husband is my best friend and we are fortunate enough to enjoy a lot of the same things. When we first started dating we would always cook dinner together and watch a movie while we ate. It became our evening ritual after work and was a great way to enjoy each others company without having to feel the need to talk endlessly about our work day. Our nights are now centered around spending time with the kids, feeding them dinner, bathing them and putting them in their bed 20+ times a night. Usually after all that we are too exhausted to do anything but pass out after watching a quick show. Now that summer is in full effect and the days are longer, we have definitely made a pact to enjoy more quality time together. Our new favorite thing to do is get a fun dessert to enjoy together. You know I am a huge fan of places and companies that deliver and now we can get any of our favorite Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes delivered right to our front door!
Harry & David is the exclusive online retailer for The Cheesecake Factory. For those who don’t live near a store, it’s a great option for gifts or some cheesecake for yourself! My husband and I love to order one of their famous cheesecakes to enjoy together (and maybe save some for the kids too). They are offering $5-flat rate shipping with code FIVECAKE from 7/21/17 to 7/31/17. The Cheesecake Factory is offering Any Slice, Half Price* on July 30th and 31st. *Offer valid July 30th and 31st 2017, for dine-in only. Only one slice per guest. Must be present. Offer valid in the U.S. including Puerto Rico.
Now onto the amazing giveaway! I’ve teamed up with Harry & David and The Cheesecake Factory to giveaway 3 prizes! Two winners will each receive a $50 gift card to The Cheesecake Factory and one winner will receive a cheesecake that Harry & David will ship from The Cheesecake Factory. Entering is easy and quick! Good luck, friends!
*This post is sponsored by Harry & David. As always, all opinions are my own.*
This is my ideal date night! I like to go out every once and awhile, but I’m happiest at home… and if there’s cheesecake involved, even better!
I love the idea of date night at home! I also love the Cheesecake Factory and always get whatever the newest flavor is.
I am usually a classic gal, but I hear there’s a new funfetti option and mama wants.
OMG YUM! This looks DELISH! I’m a big fan of the candy bar cheesecakes.
Stop it the Cheesecake Factory delivers! Oh my gosh I am in trouble. That cake looks so good. I love a date night at home while the kiddos are sleeping such a great idea.
My favorite thing at the Cheesecake Factory is their Shrimp Scampi…..I literally get it every time!!
OMG so delicious! I’d love to have a date night at home with these yummies!
I haven’t been there in a while but I remember all of their cheesecakes being delicious! I like anything with chocolate.
My favorite has always been the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle but now I see a Banana Cream Cheesecake and I can’t choose between the two.
I love this idea. We never get enough time together with the kids!
Stay at home date nights are my favorite! We love finding a good movie and relaxing!
As always your pictures look amazing and now I am hungry! Pick me!!!
i had no idea harry and david was the exclusive online retailer for cheesecake factory! I loveeee their cheesecake!
I LOVE Cheesecake Factory! I can never finish my meal (the portions are bomb!) but I always have room for cheesecake!! They have this chocolate, caramel, turtle one that rocks my world!
I love the chocolate tuxedo cheese cake – it was my celebratory desert after giving birth 🙂
Best push present ever!!!
My favorite cheesecake is either the 30th anniversary chocolate cake cheesecake or vanilla bean. I am really excited about the new one and would love to try It!
If I win, the red velvet cheesecake will be making its way to my house! 🙂
I absolutely love strawberry and raspberry cheesecake!
Original or lemon raspberry are my FAV! Also, I LOVE those utensils!
This looks delicious! I can’t possibly pick a favorite cheesecake but I do love classic strawberry and Oreo!
I seriously need that flatwear!!! Great post!
XOXO
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Lisa Doyle
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One of our favorite places!!!!! Dulce de Leche is my fave even though I was loving the key lime pie the last time I went!
Staying home, not having to go through getting all dolled up and squeezing into my skinny jeans PLUS there’s cheesecake? Sign me up! ?
I loooove cheesecake and that looks SO good!!
I love a good stay at home night! This is so cool, I didn’t realize that Harry & David’s carried Cheesecake Factory — so cool and such a great giveaway!
It’s a tie! Between coffee cream and the original cheesecake. And maybe the carrot cake. And pumpkin cheesecakes.
Date nights at home are my favorite! Thank you for sharing! Such a cute post.
This looks so divine. Can I join your next date night?
We tend to spend our date nights in because we both work such long days that I just want to relax at the end of the day and on the weekends! Half price slices?! I will have to remember those days because it is soooo close to work! Entered that giveaway so maybe we can enjoy a date night out 😉
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Chocolate cake cheesecake
Love bananacream cheesecake!
I love their Low Carb Cheesecake which lets me have some yummy cheesecake, too!
My go-to flavor at Cheesecake Factory is their amazing White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle!
Red Velvet Cheesecake is my favorite.
Great giveaway! Good luck to all! ?
Oreo looks really good.
I love their Oreo cheesecake!!
Anything chocolate or oreo please
The Original and Dulce de Leche Caramel are my favorite Cheesecakes!
My favorite cheesecake is the Oreo. It’s so good, I can eat the whole thing!
Lemon raspberry cheesecake is my favorite.
Yum! This cake looks amazing!
I love cheesecake and also to have a date with this and my friend is beautiful
Thanks for sharing
So grateful for the giveaway – I am a classic strawberry cheese cake lover!
I love the Coffee & Cream Chocolate Supreme cheesecake.
I love Cheesecake Factory!
Such a great idea for a date night! I love their key lime cheescake, so yummy!
My favorite cheesecake is Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch.
I love Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory.
Original!
YUM! My absolute fave. I love the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake!
Ohhh Chocolate Mouse Cheesecake for me!
I love the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle it’s so delicious YUM!
I love the layout of your blog it is so aesthetically pleasing. Wonderful photos as well. Yum cheesecake 🙂
My favorite cheesecake is the Fresh Banana Cream! It’s the bestest <3
My favorite is chocolate raspberry trufflecheesecake
I’ve never been yet, but the TOASTED MARSHMALLOW S’MORES GALORE looks amazing.
CHEESECAKE is life. And we just moved near a Harry and David- so much goodness!
totally just sent this post to my hubby as a hint that we need a date night
WHITE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL MACADAMIA NUT CHEESECAKE
Yum! That looks amazing and perfect for a date night at home! I’ll have to remember that for next week maybe 🙂
My hubby and I are all about staying in date nights!! Pluuuuus we love Cheesecake Factory cheesecake!!
Woah this looks so delicious! I want it!!!!
I love the red velvet cake cheesecake! Two favorite desserts in one!!
I love cherry cheesecake!
I like the peanut butter cup fudge ripple cheesecake.
Love key lime cheesecake!
White chocolate raspberry, yum!
This was gorgeous and looked SO so yummy. Cheesecake is my FAVORITE dessert.
I entered! I love cheesecake and date nights! We just had one and I told my hubby we can’t let so much time go by in between!
This is beautiful and I definitely want to come next time! 🙂
Chris’ Outrageous Cheesecake is my favorite!!
Red Velvet, SO GOOD.
Strawberry or peanut butter cup!
We love the WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE! Especially now with raspberries in season!
Can’t go wrong with a night home like this
I love date night and I especially love the idea of having a date night in the comfort of my own home! That cake looks so divine!