Valentine’s Day Date Ideas During a Pandemic
Once again, we’re looking at yet another yet of maybe your not-so-typical Valentine’s Day. At this time two years ago, my boyfriend and I were a few days into our 10 day vacation to Oahu, and we spent Valentine’s Day on the North Shore of the island, going to the beach & exploring the town… so yeah, definitely going to be a bit different this year compared to then. Gosh, I miss it so much!
I know we’re all so sick of living through this pandemic, and so ready for it to be over, but if you’re anything like me, where you’re not quite ready to jump back into normalcy, you may be wondering, "what exactly can we do this Valentine’s Day? I’ve put together some pandemic-safe ideas for everyone to enjoy, regardless of their climate!
Sunday Brunch
Is there anything cuter than the idea of your valentine cooking up a big brunch with heart shaped waffles, mimosas and of course, flowers & candy!? I mean, hey, I love breakfast food and if it was up to me, this is exactly what I’d pick to do for Valentine’s Day, pretty much any year! Although, I guess if there wasn’t a pandemic, I’d probably want to go to a restaurant, haha.
Picnic at the Park
Okay, well, considering where I live, we’re buried in about a foot of snow (at least at the time of writing this) so this isn’t exactly a perfect for one for everyone, but if you live in a warmer climate & you can get outside without freezing your buns off, packing up a nice picnic for you & your valentine to enjoy at the park, or if you should be lucky enough, at the beach makes for a great substitute to going to a restaurant.
Movie Night & Take Out
My most-likely Valentine’s Day plans are exactly this! Ordering in some take out from a local restaurant (do your best to support a local business whenever you’re ordering take out!) and pick out a movie on Netflix to watch while snuggled up on the couch. Anyone have any good movie suggestions for us to watch?
Scavenger Hunt
If you’ve got the time, patience & ability to do so, a scavenger hunt is a really fun & cute way to spend Valentine’s Day together. The best part is that it’s easy to make it work for you - it could be outside or within your home, there could be a gift at the end or some home-made coupons. The options are limitless.
Go for a Walk Together
Again, if it’s freezing where you live, this might not be the best option, but if you’re into getting out into nature, taking a walk through your neighbourhood, or venturing to some hiking trails would be not only a fun Valentine’s Day adventure to have with your partner (and your dog, if you’re like us!), but also a nice change of scenery from your home.
So what are you going to be up to this Valentine’s Day? Are you ready to head back out into the restaurants, or are you staying home for another year of date-night-in? I know we’re going to be ordering a heart shaped pizza, drinking a glass of wine & enjoying each other’s company over a movie!
