Outside-The-Box Valentine's Day Ideas You Never Thought Of

Valentine's doesn't have to be the mundane Chocolates, Roses, Dinner, and A Movie. Spice It Up With These Fifteen Ideas You Probably Never Thought of.
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If you're like many people and you're tired of the same mundane Valentine's Day ideas or trying to act surprised when your spouse does a repeat of last year, then it is time to spice it up. With just a little bit of thought and a lot of imagination, you can come up with ideas that will blow your sweetheart's socks off. But until you do...

Here are ten outside-the-box unique Valentine's Day Ideas:

1. Mystery Dinner On Valentine's Day

If you've never been to a mystery dinner it is something you most certainly have to try. It is your usual dinner but a crime is committed before the night is over. You are given clues to find who, amongst the dinner guest, committed the crime. Nothing spells "Romance" like a little mystery and suspense. It adds a touch of danger, and we all know a little danger is quite sexy. 

2. Hot Air Balloon Ride for Valentine's

What can be better than sipping Champagne and sharing your favorite candies above ground while floating into the cloudless sky? To really make it romantic, plan your ride during sunrise or sunset, to add a touch of romance. 

3. Be Your Own Chef

Enjoy a day of cooking your favorite meals together. Or you can do a surprise meal where you and your spouse cook the meal separately, then try and guess what the other made. Give rewards for correct answers!

4. Make Your Own Candy

Instead of buying candy this year, or going to a candy shop, get a little creative by making your own. You can buy all the materials from your local shop and decorate them as you choose. 

5. Make Valentine's Day Collages

They say the best gifts are free, I say the best gifts are free and personal. Give your sweetheart a reminder of all the reasons you love them. You can add pictures, past trips, and memories, or letters from the past.

6. Have Valentine's Day Picnic In A Flower Field

Who said you have to bring the flowers home with you? Go to the flowers, by having a romantic picnic with your favorite food, desserts, and wine or champagne. This idea is friendlier to the earth and you won't have to clean up dead rose petals after a week. Plus you get to enjoy a variety of flowers, fragrances, and multiple colors. 

7. Go Strawberry Picking, This Valentine's Day

Nothing says Valentine's more than strawberries dipped in chocolate but this year put a little spin on it. Go to a strawberry field and pick your own strawberries. Bring them home and dip them in chocolate and decorations of your choice. 

8. Valentine's Day Helicopter Ride

Enjoy a night above the lights with a Valentine's Day helicopter ride. The ride could be fifteen minutes one hour. Whatever you choose, don't forget to bring a blanket to snuggle and keep warm on your night over the town. 

9. Post Secret Valentine's Day Love Notes Around The House

Nothing says I love you more than beautiful words. Write a few notes or poems and hide them around the house for your lover to find. You can leave little clues and give rewards for finding them. 

10. Valentine's Day Burlesque Show

If you've never been to one you are sure to enjoy it. You can go with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. If not and you're feeling a little creative, you can do an "at home" Burlesque show. Making it all the more personal.

These are a few things to try this year in 2021. The goal is to spice it up and think outside the box. Do and try something a little different this year. After all, 2020 was a trying year for all of us. Try to bring as much passion back as possible to start off the new year.

Opinions and Perspectives

Love the mystery dinner idea! Has anyone tried this before? I'm curious about how the whole experience plays out

I did the hot air balloon ride last year with my partner. It was absolutely magical watching the sunrise together. Worth every penny!

Making our own candy sounds fun but I'm worried about messing it up. Anyone have experience with homemade chocolates?

These are great alternatives to the usual dinner and movie routine. My wife and I are definitely trying the secret love notes idea this year

The helicopter ride seems a bit excessive. Not everyone can afford such extravagant gestures

Totally did the mystery dinner last year! It was hilarious watching my boyfriend try to solve the crime. The actors were amazing

I actually prefer simple gestures like the collage idea. It shows more thought and effort than just throwing money at expensive experiences

The strawberry picking suggestion is wonderful but it's February! Where am I supposed to find a strawberry field in winter?

My partner and I tried cooking together last Valentine's Day. We burned the pasta but had the best time laughing about it

A burlesque show seems inappropriate for Valentine's Day. Whatever happened to good old-fashioned romance?

The flower field picnic sounds amazing but you'd need to live somewhere with the right climate for that

Tried making candy with my girlfriend last year. Pro tip: get a candy thermometer! We learned that lesson the hard way

These ideas are refreshing! Tired of seeing the same old restaurant recommendations every year

The note-hiding idea is super sweet. I did something similar for our anniversary and my husband still talks about it

Mystery dinner sounds fun but pretty pricey when you add up tickets, drinks, and dinner

Not sure about the burlesque show idea. Seems more like a bachelorette party activity than Valentine's Day

The cooking challenge sounds perfect! We're both terrible cooks so it would definitely be entertaining

Anyone know typical costs for hot air balloon rides? Trying to plan ahead for next year

Made a Valentine's collage once and my partner cried happy tears. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful

The helicopter ride sounds amazing but I'm terrified of heights. Maybe I'll stick to ground-level activities

Love how these ideas can be adapted for different budgets. You don't need to spend a fortune to make it special

The mystery dinner actually sounds really fun! Much better than awkwardly sitting across from each other at a fancy restaurant

We did strawberry picking in California last year. Definitely recommend bringing wet wipes and wearing old clothes

Surprised indoor rock climbing isn't on the list. My partner and I love active date ideas

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