5 Unique Valentine’s Date Ideas for you and your loved one

Valentine’s Day is here once again- excitement for the 14th festivities is at an all time high. Have you got your date plans in check?

If not, don’t worry. There are tons of ways you can spend Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, whether that be your partner, family, or friends.

Common date ideas include having a fancy dinner, going on a movie, or booking accommodations for a quick staycation. But if you’re looking for unique ways to celebrate the day of love, you’re in luck! Below are 5 remarkable date ideas that will surely make 2023’s Valentine’s Day a memorable one.

Go on a painting picnic date

You’ve probably seen this on TikTok- couples going on simple picnics, making art, and having a grand time.

Don’t worry- this date idea isn’t reserved for artists. Anyone can have fun painting when they do it with someone they love.

The idea is this: you prepare a nice little picnic spread with all your fave munchies. You choose a beautiful spot (maybe an entirely new place or a site that’s special to you). And then you get to painting!

One cool idea is getting a paint-by-numbers kit, where you get a photo divided into small sections marked with numbers. All you need to do is fill out the colors! Easy, right?

Another thing you can do is get you and your date separate canvases. Then for five minutes, you each paint on your own images. Once the five minutes is up, you exchange canvases and add onto what your date has made. You do this until you’ve filled out the canvases.

DIY your Valentine’s gift in pottery class

Pottery classes have seen a rise in enrollment during the pandemic. Millions of people with tons of free time in their hands yearned to try something new.

And yes, pottery classes are as enjoyable as they look in videos and photos. Just recently celebrities spent a day learning their way around the pottery wheel, gushing about the awesome time they had.

You and your date can have as much fun as they did- guaranteed. To make your pottery sesh more exciting, you can aim to give your first pottery craft to your partner. So as you sit side-by-side getting your hands dirty and creative, you’re actually creating something you know your date will love.

Spend a day at an animal shelter

This one’s for the animal lover couples out there! Another nice way you can spend Valentine’s is visiting a shelter and interacting with the animals in their care.

Shelter animals like dogs and cats are in dire need of some tender loving. Just a day spent running around with new friends is enough for them, especially those who grew up without a home.

Who knows? This Valentine’s visit might just turn into something regular! It’s near impossible not to fall in love with the furry friends you’ll see at animal shelters. One day you’re there for a date and next thing you know, you’re coming back again and again.

Visit a retreat camp for a soulful experience

The everyday stress is enough to bog down anyone, even those who are in happy relationships. In fact, problems at work, home, or school are likely to affect romance and friendships for the worse.

For couples looking to get some peace and quiet this Valentine’s Day, a great way to do so is visiting a retreat camp. Many of these establishments are based in provinces, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

There, you can spend a few days partaking in mindful activities like meditation, tree planting, bird watching, and hiking.

Doing so will give both your mind and body a much needed reprieve from its day-to-day burdens. Not only will this refresh your soul, it will also bring a newfound tenderness to your relationship.

Do a quick pantry cook-off challenge

Now, not everyone has the time or money to go on cutesy dates. Many couples actually have but a night to themselves given the demands of work or school.

If you’re one of those couples, you’ll love this last date idea. All you’ll really need is your pantry staples and you’re good to go!

The pantry cook-off is easy: take a look at the items in your kitchen cupboards and see what you can cook with those ingredients. You can set your own ground rules, but if you want to make them more challenging, you can limit the ingredients to what’s available or set a budget limit to what you can buy.

If you’re looking for innovative and tasty dish ideas, checkout CDO’s recipe page. There you’ll find cool ways to cook your pantry staples, even on a budget (or a challenge)!

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