Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and you might be having a hard time finding something to do. It’s normal to feel pressured to pick an amazing activity that blows other Valentine’s Day dates out of the water. But it’s important to remember that it’s not necessarily what you do that’s special, it’s the thought behind it.
I know rom-coms make it hard for everyone to not go all-out, but remember that it’s all just a big production. Don’t base your Valentine’s Day date standards on a script that wasn’t written for you and your loved ones.
Relax and don’t be so hard on yourself. Sometimes we hit creative ruts and can’t come up with fun things to do. It could also be hard to come up with activities that don’t drain your bank account.
The plans don’t need to be absolutely perfect or expensive for it to be the perfect Valentine’s Day. It’s all about making the day all about love and appreciation for who you are celebrating with. People won’t remember what you say or do, they’ll remember how you made them feel and that’s what counts the most.
Here are 12 Valentine’s Day experience gifts to give your loved one this year.
- Volunteer Or Do Community Service
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Meals on Wheels America Spend the day of love by spreading the love. Volunteer at an animal shelter or help Meals on Wheels America deliver hot meals to seniors. To look for more ways to volunteer in your area, visit VolunteerMatch.
- Make A Collaborative Art Piece
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Pick an art medium like acrylic paint, watercolor, or sketching and take turns until you make something worthy to hang up on the refrigerator.
- Bake Together
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Get creative in the kitchen and bake sweet treats for each other. To double the fun, make it a friendly competition.
- Paint Pottery
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Paint each other something special at a pottery studio.
- Have A Park Picnic
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Order your favorite takeout and grab a picnic blanket. If you’re lucky enough to get a sunny day on Valentine’s Day, hit the beach or a local park and get a beautiful view.
- Throw A Board Party
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This is a great idea if you’re celebrating Valentine’s with a group. Each guest can make a board of treats of their choosing.
- Do A Photo Shoot
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Take photos of each other at your favorite spots. To stay present in the moment, I recommend shooting on a 35mm disposable camera. When it gets developed, you can flip through the photos together and create a mini photo album of that day.
- Try Partner Yoga
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Partner yoga or two-person yoga can be a fun way to get active and build trust. You can do this from the comfort of your home or out in the sun at a park.
- Host A PowerPoint Night
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A PowerPoint night or presentation night is a fun and creative way to get a laugh out of your loved one. It’s simple: just make a presentation about whatever you want.
- Go To A Drive-in Movie Theater
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Travel back in time and head to an outdoor movie theater in the fresh air.
- Take A Hike
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There’s no better way to get in touch with your inner child than spending time outdoors. Search for the nearest hiking trails and immerse yourselves in nature.
- Make Faux Succulent Planters
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Put together faux succulent plants and put them in cute tiny pots for each other’s homes. If you want to get even more creative, personalize the pots by painting them.
