A Covid Valentine’s day this year poses more challenges than the typical Valentines Day. Perhaps you are in a relationship and aren’t sure how to celebrate it. Then throw a pandemic in on top of it, and your head might be spinning on what to do.
The first thing you want to do is have a discussion with the person/people you will be celebrating with. What is their level of comfort with being out in public or around others? Are they in a field where there is a lot of risk of exposure, or do they live with others at high risk? Then respect their wishes.
Below are some suggestions.
Online date for a safer Covid Valentine’s Day
If you just started dating and have been meeting only by video, then you can get creative doing something on line. Perhaps you can dress up as if you were going out, each make a nice meal and eat together. You can even set a table with candles, lower the lights and play romantic music to create ambiance. Also consider playing some online games.
Meet outdoors
Is there a place you can have a meal outdoors? Plenty of restaurants have outdoor seating with heaters if its cold. Consider meeting outdoors at someone’s home. Perhaps you can have a picnic in the park, go on a walk or a bike ride. You may want to consider getting together in the afternoon when it’s a little warmer.
If you live together or aren’t worried about covid
Watch something different on TV. Maybe you’d like a romantic movie or comedy. You could stream a virtual concert. Perhaps put out some valentines decorations, or have special snacks to make it seem a little more festive.
Take online dance lessons
Have you always wanted to learn how to do a special dance (tango, salsa, waltz, hip hop, line dance)? Maybe your partner will be willing to do it with you, or agree to do it as a valentines gift. This is a fun way to create romance and closeness in your home.
Visit a winery or a brewery in your area
This is another activity you could do outdoors and may be something you don’t typically do. Perhaps you haven’t taken advantage of some things in your own backyard. We always have the notion that we can do these things yet don’t.
Make a Covid Valentine’s Day charcuterie board
It seems like this is a fad that has increased during the pandemic. If you go on line you can get all kinds of creative ideas. I’ve seen where they have used a heart cookie cutter to cut cheeses into the shape of a heart. One recipe showed how to cut a heart out of the rind of brie cheese, then fill in the heart with red jam or jelly. You can learn how to roll salami into a flower. One of my favorites for ideas is thatcheesplate. There are all kinds of wonderful and creative ideas.
Breakfast in bed
We often think of this for Mother’s or Father’s Day. Why not do it for your Covid Valentine’s Day. Add something red (berries, raspberry muffins, flowers, a valentine or red napkin) or heart shaped (you can even cut pancakes or waffles into a heart with a cookie cutter) to make it even more festive. You can do it for your partner, or for both of you. Just hop back into bed. Why not even spend the day in your pajamas as this year it falls on a Sunday. It seems like the perfect time to have a lazy day.
Exercise together
It always more fun with someone else. Get those endorphins going. It will make you feel closer to your partner, in addition to the physical and mental health benefits. Did you know that exercise is the best thing you can do for anxiety and depression? Research shows that it’s better than medication.
Take an online cooking class
Have you always wanted to learn how to cook? Perhaps you would like basic cooking lessons or want to learn how to gourmet cook, or cook in the style of another country. This is something you can do solo, with friends or with your partner. Doing something different will turn any day in to a special occasion.
Game night
This is another activity that you can engage in with one or several others. You can do this online, or you can get together. Maybe you like to play cards, board games, or outdoor games. My guess is you will get some laughs out of whatever you choose.
Get away
How about a weekend getaway? You can rent a condo or a house. Maybe you want it to be on the beach, or camping in a state park. Most people are feeling cooped up and going stir crazy with this pandemic. Do something a little different to break up the monotony.
Go to a museum
If you live in Houston, there are all types of museums. There is the new Kinder Building at the MFAH. There are some even obscure museums that you may never even knew existed, such as the funeral museum, or police museum. Why not go on Trip Advisor and play tourist in your own city? You will discover all sorts of interesting ideas.
Hopefully this will give you some ideas of things to do for a Covid Valentine’s Day whether you are alone, with friends, or have a partner.
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Take care,
Debbie
