Quarantine Date Ideas

It’s the week of romance - and still lockdown.  If you’ve have spent most of this time social distancing at home, I’m sure you’re tired of trying figure out new ways to keep things exciting. We’ve got your back. 

Here are some fun ideas for Valentines day, whether you just want to spend some quality time, relieve some anxiety or just have some fun. They're sure to help you make the most of your time whether you are alone, Bae-d up or loving online. 

Bae-d up.

Bedroom Picnic

This is a great idea especially for parents. Once the kids are down or preoccupied you can spend some quality time alone in bed with some good food and drink.

It’s bake off time!

Challenge your partner to a bake off challenge. Choose a treat you both love and spend some quality time in a fun competition.

Make it a spa night

Run a lovely bubble bath, add flowers or fruit slices and end the night with a massage. It’s intimate and relaxing and free.

Dream together

Create a bucket list for the next 10 years. What are some of the experiences you would like to share?

Virtual love

Care Packages

Put together a care package with some special gifts for your far away partner.

36 questions

The New York Times published an article with 36 questions to make anyone fall in love. Now these questions may not make you fall in love but they do help you have a more intimate conversation. Click here

Movie Date

Netflix, DStv Catch Up, ShowMax and the list goes on, pick a movie you both love and have a watch party. Pop some popcorn and share some dessert and a drink after.

Cook Dinner together

Get the same ingredients and cook a meal together, you still get to do something together that ends in a great meal

Self-Love

All the Bubbles

Yes self love is not all bubble baths and wine but….it’s still a good time.

Order-In

If you live alone, more often than not you have plan every meal, cook and clean up after. Take a break, order in and spend that extra time relaxing.

Photoshoot

With most of us working from home, our lounge wear and PJs have been working hard. Dust off some of your favorite outfits and pose for the camera.

Write a love letter

You are probably great at thinking about why you appreciate all your loved one, but it’s time to send some of that love your way. Write a letter to yourself reminding you of all the wonderful things you’ve achieved. Whenever you are down, you can pull it out and remember all you’ve done and can do

“Love is our essential nutrient. Without it, life has little meaning. It’s the best thing we have to give and the most valuable thing we receive. It’s worthy of all the hullabaloo.”

― Cheryl Strayed

It’s so easy for us to get caught up in day-to-day life and take the ones we love for granted, including ourselves. Take this opportunity to show those closest to your heart, romantic or otherwise how much you care for them.