Date Night In Box

What's in the box: A themed set of interactive activities, ambiance accessories, snacks or drink mixers, and a chef curated dinner menu with recipes for a night in.

Date Night In Box is a US service that mails a themed date night to your door for couples who struggle to get out of the house. You can buy a single box, start a monthly subscription, or choose a premium box, and the boxes also work as a gift for engaged or newly married couples. Each box follows a theme. Examples on the site include To Have and To Hold, Under the Stars, which is a stargazing date, and Power Outage, an unplugged night with a recipe menu that needs no power. The company says every box includes several interactive activities, accessories to set the mood, snacks or drink mixers, a chef curated dinner menu with recipes, and prompts meant to help partners connect. The dinner appears to come as a menu and recipes rather than food, so plan to buy and cook the ingredients yourself. The site does not clearly list prices, shipping costs or an item-by-item breakdown for each theme, so check the product pages before you order. Members can also join an online community on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest that shares tips, ideas for getting more out of each box, and members-only sales, with a noticeable focus on parents. The idea is charming and useful for busy couples, though the website is cluttered and short on specifics.