Spending one on one time with your child has a slew of benefits. Sometimes doing the same old thing can get to be a bit boring. Check out these mommy daughter date ideas to do something extra special with your daughter.
Mommy Daughter Date Ideas for You and Your Toddler
1. Pedicure/Manicure
One fun option for girls who like their nails done is to go somewhere to get a manicure and/or pedicure. Your daughter will enjoy feeling extra pampered.
If you want to do it on a budget, head to the store and let your daughter pick out their own nail polish color.
2. Zoo
Enjoy a day with your daughter at the zoo. Walking around outside and seeing animals is a lot of fun.
3. Craft Class
There are a ton of craft class options these days. Find one that lets you bring your toddler. Options are a board & brush, pottery, or painting.
4. Board Game Night
Hunker down at home with a nice board game night. Grab out all your favorites along with a bunch of fun snacks and make a night of it.
5. Makeovers
Use some of your older makeup that’s been laying around and enjoy giving each other makeovers.
6. Dress Up & Dinner
Put on your favorite dresses and head out for dinner. Doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy, just make a fun evening of it.
7. Spa Day
Pamper each other with a spa day. You could go to a spa or do at-home treatments. You could hang out in your robes, do facials, enjoy a nice lunch, and relax together.
8. Baking
You could bake your favorite treat at home. Or you could head to a local mommy & me baking class to try out something new.
9. Craft Fairs
Find a local craft fair and bring your daughter along with you for the experience. There are almost always some delicious baked goods and other foods to enjoy. Plus, there are usually some booths with kid-friendly crafts that she might enjoy.
10. Farmer’s Market
Head out to your local farmer’s market for a mommy-daughter date. You could pick out your favorite produce together, find some delicious foods, or enjoy finding the best bouquet of flowers.
11. Library
Libraries have so much stuff for kids these days. Our has a nice outdoor garden for children along with a play area inside. Besides that, you can always check out some books, movies, or games to enjoy together later.
12. Shopping Trip
Enjoy a small shopping trip together. It could be a full mall shopping trip or something simple like heading to the Dollar Tree or resale store for some cheap, fun finds.
13. Farm
There are lots of farms that have family-friendly activities. Head to a farm and enjoy petting some animals, milking a cow, or picking pumpkins.
14. Parks
Find some new local parks to visit together. It can be tons of fun to find new playgrounds and areas to explore.
Enjoy Your Special Time Together
There are so many things you can do to spice up your time with your child. However, don’t feel you have to keep up with all or any of them.
They often say that it is the small things done regularly that make the best memories for children. Make sure you make the time you do spend together count.
These ideas can be fun to do periodically, but sometimes, staying simple is all your child really needs.
However, if you do want to do something extra special and out of the ordinary, try one of these ideas. If you like them enough, you could even make them an annual event that you both look forward to.
Let us know if you try any of them out or share your own ideas in the comments below.
Looking for seasonal ideas to do with your daughter, check out these fall activities or these summer family activities.
