Happy Valentine’s Day!! We hope you are having a wonderful day basking in the love that surrounds you. We all have different definitions of what that may look like. Some of us want fancy dinners in candlelit spaces. Others of us would prefer to putt-putt and suck on chili dogs outside the Tastee Freez. That’s part of the beauty of Valentine’s Day - love can be expressed in a billion ways but still create that same core feeling. This means that a day of celebrating love can take shape in a billion different ways as well. Here are a few fun ones you could enjoy Valentine's cuteness this week.
Dinner and a Movie: Home Edition
I know I know, dinner and a movie is the oldest date night in the books. But these evenings can be just as versatile as the love we share with our partner. There are Valentine’s horror movies, rom-coms that range from cheesy to tear-inducing, Hallmark originals, and all sorts of other gems to watch. A movie you watched early in the relationship or a current favorite TV show work just as amazingly. Food is an equally fun part of the evening. You can use this time to support a local business by ordering to-go or have a fun time cooking with your significant other. Whether it’s a new meal or a certified favorite, the memories will be sweet and savory.
Visit a Bookstore
You don’t have to be a sapiosexual to love someone who loves a good book! Bookstores hold the portal to thousands of different worlds, and it can be fun to visit these realities with our significant other. A local bookstore - such as Thank You Books or Sanctum if you like comics - makes the experience even more fun.
Take A Walk
There’s nothing like a little outdoor time to bring two people even closer together, and Birmingham has many great spots to do so. Railroad Park, East Lake Park, Ruffner, Red Mountain, the Highland Park neighborhood, the Rotary Trail, and many more are all ready to host your romantic day out. This Alabama weather makes it easy to enjoy some sunshine even though it’s still winter.
Game Night
Why not through a little competitiveness into the evening? Many couples enjoy playing board games or video games with each other, and Valentine’s Day is a great reason to enjoy this unique bonding experience. If you’re looking for a less competitive option that still works the brain, try starting out a new puzzle for the evening.
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