While Valentine’s Day has a reputation as a day of love and sweetness, some may feel that the idea of planning the perfect date and managing their partner’s grand expectations can be anxiety-inducing. If it sounds like the latter describes you, you can relax because K&T is bringing you 5 budget-friendly date ideas to turn down the pressure of V-Day and turn up the romance in your relationship.
Have a carpet picnic
Carpet picnics offer a creative twist on traditional picnics while still allowing all parties involved to spend some intimate quality time together on a budget. If you’re fortunate enough to have the place to yourselves, you can set intimate LED mood lighting, cook your favorite meal or order takeout, and set up a creative floor arrangement for dining together.
If your home is equipped with a fireplace, you can light a romantic wood-burning fire and stream a sexy playlist while you eat and enjoy each other’s company. The possibilities are truly endless. A home carpet picnic could be an especially brilliant idea if you don’t want to worry about the weather conditions. After all, why take the chance of feeling a chill in the air when you can stay warm and cozy with your bae inside?
Go to an art walk
Many communities celebrate the work of local artists and performers by throwing art walks in designated locations. Strolling along the art-lined pathways hand in hand with your partner(s) can inspire conversation about what beauty means to each of you, which styles are your favorite, and much more. No matter the time of day, art walks can make for lovely dates. Additionally, taking in beautiful art under a blanket of the night stars is also wonderfully dreamy. Arriving at the art walk early and leaving late will offer you the best of both worlds.
Cuddle up and read together
No matter where you are, choosing a book together and reading with your love(s) can be anything from adorable to downright sensual. Consider reading the works of William Shakespeare, a mystery novel, or even a work of erotic fiction just to throw out a few suggestions. When it comes to reading a book together there are no hard-set rules. You can take turns reading a few paragraphs or pages at a time. You may even feel comfortable enough with one another to take the book into the bedroom and roll play all the sexy parts. Let your imaginations run wild.
Bond through learning
Love is in the air this time of year and as a result, many couples and groups enjoy taking classes together such as cooking, pottery, paint & sip, etc. However, if you’re looking for a way to save some money and Valentine’s Day frustration by staying inside, you can stream tutorials on subjects you’ve always wanted to learn and do them together. Platforms such as YouTube, Udemy, or LinkedIn learning, make it easy to watch videos that show you exactly how to accomplish your learning objective.
For instance, if you and your special someone want to learn to make your own sushi or paint by numbers, the internet can truly be your best friend. Set up your laptop, phone, or smart tv, pour a couple of drinks, and let the intimate and educational good times roll. You’ll learn, you may even laugh, and more importantly, build a stronger bond with one another.
Visit an innovative food truck
Are you and your sweetie tired of eating at the same restaurant year after year? Maybe you don’t want to deal with the headache of making a Valentine’s Day reservation. If either of those is true for you then visiting a food truck can be a refreshing alternative. Food trucks aren’t just tacos anymore.
With new food trucks rolling into town all the time, you’ll be presented with opportunities to sample cuisines from near and far, from tika marsala to acai bowls. If you’re looking for a great way to spend the day with your babe on a budget, taking a stroll to a food truck and dining outside could be just what the love doctor ordered.
There you have it! These budget-friendly date ideas are sure to earn you major creativity points this Valentine’s Day. Plus, they can also help set the mood if you decide you are ready to take your relationship to the next level by meeting certain expectations.
Introduce one of these intimate activities as a warm-up before announcing your big news whether it’s asking them to move in or even the big M-word. Even if you have nothing over the top planned and you just want to shake up your Valentine’s Day routine this year, K&T has you covered with these romantic and low-pressure date ideas.
