Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic holidays, but like all things romantic, it can sometimes require a bit of coordination and preplanning. Even if you’re on a budget, there’s no reason your Valentine’s Day can’t be as memorable and cute for you and your partner. After all, what really matters is spending the day with people you love and who love you back.
10 Date ideas
1. A Bonfire - grab some marshmallows, chocolates, and s'mores, then spend the night cuddling up by the fire.
2. Recreate your first date - Rated pretty high on the "romantic gestures scale", this is guaranteed to impress your significant other. It requires a good memory and a bit of hard word to make it just right, but it is well worth it.
3. A Tour of Your Favorite Places - Think of this like a personalized scavenger hunt (without, you know, all the extra work hiding clues). You both pick a couple places, and you surprise each other with the locations. You can relive important moments, recreate a favorite activity, or just chill out knowing you're making new memories.
4. A Trip to the Candy Store - Valentine's Day is all about the sweetness, so make it literal: Go to a candy store and grab a bag of sweet treats. (Daar is een by Die Koelte Tuin in Potch). You can make this more fun by buying candy for each other, trying new flavors, and selecting a snack you can munch on together over the next few weeks. Alternative: Go get lavish ice cream sundaes at your favorite local place (Munchies word aanbeveel).
5. A Themed Dinner and Movie Night at Home - Watching Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck fall in love in Roman Holiday is definitely more satisfying when accompanied by a big plate of homemade spaghetti and meatballs.
6. Karaoke - Leave behind the friend group and head to the karaoke bar with just you and the boo. What better way to celebrate your chemistry than singing classic couples duets such as "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" and "I Got You Babe" together?
7. A Couple's Cooking Class - When cooking isn't your strong suit (and restaurant reservations are booked to the max), sign up for a last minute cooking class where you can learn to make each other's favorite meals. Things always tend to heat up in the kitchen.
8. A Sunset (or Sunrise) Watch - Gaan net voor of na klas en deel iets saam met almal wat lief is vir liefde.
9. A Joint Workout Class - Break a sweat with a workout class courtesy of your favorite instructor. Consider it couple's therapy without the label.
10. Laaste, maar nie die minste nie - Gaan dans - nie in 'n kuier plek nie — regte dans. 'n spesiale sokkie aand by Snowflake. Vat jou maat vir 'n draai om die dansbaan.
Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single
1. Take stock of your friends.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday which is supposed to be about love. Love isn’t only about the romantic kind, but non-romantic loves too.
2. A spa day is always a good day.
Use Valentine’s Day as a day to pamper yourself. Go and do something that feels good for you. If you aren’t into spas, do some yoga or pilates. The point is to take some time for self-care because that is symbolic of love too.
3. Wear something that makes you feel good.
“When in doubt, wear red.” —Bill Blass, Famous Clothing Designer
4. Netflix and chill.
Find some movies that make you laugh, and help you appreciate love. Love comes in so many forms. It can be a classic romantic comedy. Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Love Actually are some classics that will make you smile, laugh, and cry (just a little bit and in a good way). But, if the drama or science fiction genre is more your thing, that’s cool as well. After all, this is your Valentine’s Day too!
5. Just do your own thing.
Think of V-Day as your day. And this one is self-explanatory. Do something that makes you happy and content. If it means chilling out in your PJ’s, cooking your favorite meal, cuddling with your dog – we’re not judging because it’s all about “You.”
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