As a stay-at-home mom, life can feel busy and full of sibling meltdowns. One thing I strive to do is intentionally make one-on-one bonding time for our children. Let’s face it, kids grow up quickly! When I think about how fast it all goes by, it honestly makes me one big ball of mush and I get quite emotional.
One of my favorite things I can do as a mom is spend personal one-on-one time with my children. There’s nothing better than seeing their sweet, happy little faces when they get to have mom all to themselves. That, alone, is priceless!
When it comes to dating your children, they will most likely love anything you do with them. It can be so simple, and they wouldn’t even care because they’re with the number one lady in their life! That’s why I highly encourage you to go on a date with your children.
Here are some fun mommy and me date ideas that you can do with your children! I made a list of ideas for your sons and another list of ideas for your daughters! These date ideas are not only fun, but you can do them again and again because kids will love them! Oh, and it won’t break the bank, which is always a good thing!
Mother-Daughter Date Ideas:
Manicure/Pedicure
Who doesn’t love a manicure and pedicure? If you’re doing this at home, try to make sure it’s uninterrupted time. It’s also nice to go to a salon and get pampered every once in a while, too.
Mommy and Me Book Club
The library is a great place to have some one-on-one time. Spend time browsing books and finding some new books that you can read together. Or start journaling together!
Try A New Hobby Class
Pottery, painting, or even a dance class, learning side-by-side is powerful. Check your local community center to see if they offer fun craft classes for kids. There’s also so many things you can do from home!
Tea Time Picnic
Pack up their favorite snacks and beverages and head over to the park for a tea-time picnic. Don’t forget to pack a sweet treat and even some of your daughter’s favorite stuffed friends!
Farmer’s Market Brunch
Explore booths, pick out farm fresh goodies, and enjoy a breakfast treat together.
Bake and Deliver Cookies
Bake sweet treats together and deliver treats to a neighbor or elderly friend. This is also a great way to serve together in love!
Makeup Makeovers
If you’re brave enough to let your toddler or young daughter put makeup on you, this one is sure to be fun! Again, if you’re doing this at home, make sure it’s uninterrupted mommy time.
Go To A Play or Musical
Get dressed up and go to a show! If your town has a musical theatre, see if there are age-appropriate shows for the two of you to go to together! If not, rent an age-appropriate classic and watch it together!
Mother-Son Date Ideas
Build Something Together
Go to a hardware store, get a simple birdhouse or model kit, and build it side by side. Or you can head over to your local Home Depot or Lowe’s and get your hands dirty at their fun DIY workshops for kids! These workshops are fun and FREE but be sure to pre-register!
Ice Cream Shop
Who doesn’t love ice cream or frozen yogurt? This one is easy, delicious, and a winner every single time.
Nature Hike
Write or draw a few things to look for before heading out on your hike. Then take a walk through your local park, nature trail, or even just around your neighborhood. As you hike, take time to notice God’s creation—birds singing, leaves rustling, flowers blooming. At the end of your hike, surprise your son with a special treat for spotting the items on your list and enjoying the adventure together!
Mini Golf Madness
Head over to your local miniature golf course and play a round (or two) of golf! You can even let him be your “coach” for extra fun. If you don’t have a local course set up one at home!
Visit The Fire Station
Local fire stations are usually very welcoming when it comes to kids visiting. Normally, they will give you a tour of the fire station and let you sit in the fire truck, then, send you off with a sticker and a plastic firefighter hat. As always, call ahead to schedule a time and give them a heads-up.
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Arcade and Pizza
Spend the afternoon letting loose and making memories at a local arcade! Whether you’re battling it out in air hockey, racing cars, or racking up tickets on your favorite games, it’s all about laughter and connection. Afterward, head to a nearby pizza shop to share a slice (or two!) and chat about your favorite parts of the day.
Visit A Hands-On Museum
If your son likes to tinker, this one will be fun because there will be lots of things to do to keep your son busy for hours!
Go To The Zoo
Boys love anything outdoors, and my son loves the zoo and looking at the animals! You can make it even more fun by playing a scavenger hunt at the zoo!
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Let’s strive to be intentional with spending quality time with out children. Plus, going on a date with your children can be so much fun! These are just a few mommy and me date ideas to get you started so that you and your kiddos can start brainstorming ideas. You know your kids best and sticking with what they like is always a good thing. I promise you, they will have so much fun because they are having uninterrupted bonding time with their mama!
Do you have any fun mommy and me date ideas?
I’d love to hear about some fun mommy and me date ideas that you have done with your children! Leave a comment below to share what activities you’ve done plus, I love to hear new ideas!
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Thank you for the reminder to take a time out for time with our precious kiddos. Free “date” idea: One of my boys loves to play “knight” and save the “princess” (me). Melts my heart every time! (Plus gives me a chuckle, but don’t tell him, ’cause he’s all business about storming the “castle”! 😉 )
Aww, love it! What a sweet little man protecting his mom <3
There are some great ideas here! It can be so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, especially with homeschooling, and forget how important these more intentional times with our kiddos are. Not even just for them but for us!
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These are great ideas and I need to do this more often! My kids would love it! My daughter likes to go shopping for yarn and buttons with me.
These are really some great ideas for Mother’s Day and some I had not thought of yet. Love the Mother – Daughter date idea that is so cute.
Love this!
I can’t believe Mother’s Day is almost here! Time flew by again. I just hope I won’t have to do dishes that day.
Wow! What a wonderful place for resources. So many wonderful ways to celebrate mom!
It did fly by again! And I agree no dishes for you!
Shopping for crafts is a cute date idea! Then you can go home to work on your project 🙂
Sweet!
Sending hugs!!
Amen!! It’s so important.