Valentine’s is just around the corner. If you need some inspiration, here you will find tips for a more eco-friendly Valentines & some specific date ideas.
basic introduction to eco-friendly Valentines
Creating memories not only is the more sustainable option but also a more meaningful & memorable one. By focusing on activities over gifts you’ll create eco-friendly Valentines — the day to celebrate love instead consumerist holiday that it has become.
Choose offline activities that you’ll both enjoy & make time for it. It can be as basic as doing puzzles & board games or more creative like painting. Here are some ideas with tips on making it eco-friendly, but you know best what will be suitable.
eco-friendly Valentines activities
romantic long walk
Stroll can be a romantic, free way to be with each other. It gives you time for interesting conversations & it’s fully carbon-neutral. To make it more interesting choose a new root, maybe a park that you’ve never been to or if you have a meaningful place you can visit choose it for a more nostalgic feeling.
dinner in a local restaurant
You can support small businesses, get to know a new place in your neighbourhood & eat something delicious at the same time. To make it more eco-friendly opt for plant-based options.
cooking together
If you are looking for a cheaper option, preparing dinner with your partner can be a great bonding activity. Find some fancy vegan recipes & challenge yourself.
photoshoot
As you’re creating new memories you can make a date out of capturing them. You can choose a theme, make it fun & organise a photoshoot. It’s possible that you don’t even have many photos as a couple because it’s not something that you think about. So use Valentines as a pretext to make these photos really special.
hobby swap
Show your loved one what inspires you & get to know the passion of the person you love. Exchange your interests with each other. Try something new, maybe it will become your common hobby.
favourite things day
Spend a day doing and surrounding yourself with everything that you love. I got the idea from this video by MuchelleB, but it’s a great addition to the hobby swap date.
stargazing
For true romantics (but not only), going somewhere where there is less light pollution & spending some time admiring the sky full of stars can be a magical experience. We know this as the romantic scene in every movie, but how often do we do this in real life?
REMINDER: check the weather before the date
trip
Go to the mountains, countryside, another town, somewhere near but different from everyday life. Spend the day exploring. Choosing a train as your transport will be more eco-friendly, and you can see which roots will be more pleasing to see on your ride. Make sure your date starts on the train & that each moment of the trip will be cherished.
spa night
Create some pampering, relaxing evening in the comfort of your home or if you feel fancy, sign up for a professional spa massage.
plant care
Instead of buying cut flowers, give some love to the ones that you already own. You can make a date out of it & do it with your loved one. You can regrow the plants you own & exchange them as gifts.
museum
An art gallery is a perfect place for some inspiring & thought-provoking quiet time, that later can be transformed into meaningful conversations. Try to romanticize your walk through corridors of art, choose the exhibition that will be interesting to you & be mindful to exchange your experiences later.
predicting future
Less romantic & more practical idea, but you will thank yourself later. Do something that will make your life easier. It can be as simple as cleaning your room. To make it more romantic you can create some plans for the future, more serious ones or simply brainstorm date ideas that you what to have in the nearest future.
love for friends
Love doesn’t have to be romantic. You can spend Valentine’s Day with your friends doing something fun, maybe choose a group activity that you normally don’t have time for & enjoy this time together.
day in bed
Start the day with breakfast in bed & then rest. You can watch a movie, take a nap, read something or simply enjoy the calm day with your loved one.
Memories are much more valuable than material things. By giving experiences rather than gifts, you are making Valentine’s more sustainable & focused on love, not consumerism.
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