{"id":6981,"date":"2018-02-06T09:01:36","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T14:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=6981"},"modified":"2024-06-10T10:30:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:30:47","slug":"valentines-day-date-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/valentines-day-date-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Valentine’s Day Dates That Don’t Require a Reservation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh no! Valentine\u2019s Day is when?! If you\u2019re one of the many who annually forget this holiday, you\u2019re not alone. After all, Valentine\u2019s Day is placed — diabolically — right after the rush of the major holiday season and <\/span>just <\/span><\/i>after Super Bowl<\/a> madness. For most people, making a dinner reservation is a struggle within a week of the big date. Don\u2019t panic. We developed a list of reservation-free Valentine\u2019s Day dates that have a little more personality than a prix fixe menu at a crowded restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Valentine's<\/a>

A romantic ‘carpet picnic’ for two — a date you can enjoy in your pajamas<\/a>!<\/p><\/div>\n

8 Simple Valentine’s Day Date Ideas<\/h2>\n

1. Carpet Picnic<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s cliche, but when done properly a picnic in your living room can be romantic as long as it\u2019s thoughtful. Does your partner love Thai food? Indian? Order a feast from their favorite takeout spot and get dinner to go. Presentation is half the battle: turn on some music, spread a soft blanket on the floor with plenty of pillows, light candles, and — even if your meal isn\u2019t homemade — serve dinner on your best serveware. Don\u2019t forget to have a bottle of chilled champagne ready to pop! The best part about this date: you can ditch the heels and dress shoes and throw on a pair of <\/span>comfy slippers<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Bowling<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bowling makes for a surprisingly fun date and is the perfect way to spend Valentine\u2019s Day when you pair it with a classic bouquet of flowers. Bowling is also ideal for the couple that likes to get a little competitive, but doesn\u2019t take themselves too seriously. The funny shoes, the cheesy music, the neon decor — share some chili cheese fries and let your hair down with the one you love. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. In-Home Massage<\/span><\/h3>\n

Instead of making a pricey Valentine\u2019s Day spa reservation (or a pricey any-day spa reservation) book a couple\u2019s massage at home. In-home massage and spa treatments have become increasingly popular in the last five years. You can book everything from massages, to facials, to manicures, all delivered to your door! Enjoy the all the benefits of a relaxing spa day in the comfort of your <\/span>favorite bathrobe<\/span><\/a>. You can learn more about how to create a relaxing spa environment at home <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Valentine's<\/a>

Teamwork! Go to an indoor climbing gym with your sweetheart.<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Rock Climbing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rock climbing (minus the actual rocks and danger) has surged in popularity. In 2015, there were 388 commercial climbing gyms in the United States. By the following year, that number was up to 414. Urban climbing gyms that were previously seeing 300 climbers per day are now seeing over 1,000. Climbing will even be included in the 2020 Olympic Games!\u00a0These\u00a0gyms expertly mimic the rock-climbing experience, with climbs for different experience levels and many, many safety measures. Climbing is a two-person effort. Climbing partners work as a team and this sport actively involves building trust and constant communication to literally support each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. The Dive<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a couple who is lucky enough to experience frequent date nights at \u201caverage or better\u201d restaurants, mix it up and visit a popular \u2018no reservations\u2019 dive that would be packed on any other night. Whether it\u2019s a famed neighborhood pizza joint, dumpling house, or a hole-in-the-wall bar with a pool table and great burgers, enjoy some relaxed fun in jeans and a T-shirt. Sip a beer, share some fries, and bring quarters for the jukebox or PacMan. Romance has more to do with your attitude than the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Couple\u2019s Game Night<\/span><\/h3>\n

For the couple who have \u2018been there done that\u2019 and are burnt out from Valentine\u2019s Day hoopla, connect with other like-minded couples and host a game night. For couples who already have plenty of 1-on-1 time, it\u2019s nice to have a fun night together with friends. Serve all the Valentine\u2019s Day classics: champagne, chocolate treats, strawberries — and throw in some beer and potato chips for good measure. Game night classics include charades, Pictionary, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, and new classics like Cards Against Humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Valentine's<\/a>

Cook together at home in a pair of matching pajamas, like these from Big Feet<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

7. Cook Together<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cooking classes completely booked\u00a0on Valentine\u2019s Day? Not surprising, as this is one of the most popular \u2018outside the box\u2019 date options for the holiday.\u00a0If you and your sweetie still have your hearts set on firing up the stove, cook a new dish together at home in the comfort of your pajamas<\/a>. There are endless recipes with instructional videos online that will show you, step by step, how to make pasta, poach an egg, or bake an impressive molten chocolate cake. If you liked the idea of a cooking class because you\u2019re genuinely bad at it (no shame!) order a meal kit from a company\u00a0like HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Sun Basket, or even <\/span>Amazon Fresh<\/span><\/a>. The kits come with pre-measured ingredients and detailed cooking instructions, making the meal fool-proof. <\/span><\/p>\n

8. Yoga<\/span><\/h3>\n

Take a yoga class together. You might have to call ahead to reserve your spot, but there are almost too many yoga studios these days, so it\u2019s very likely that you\u2019ll be able to find one for the time you want. This is a great date idea for the early birds: take an early morning yoga class and after your limber and sweaty, go out for a nice breakfast together and sip a mimosa before you dive in to your day.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span><\/i>gift ideas for him<\/span><\/i><\/a>, easy recipes, and ideas for fun activities you can do together, visit The Pajama Company at our blog, <\/span><\/i>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oh no! Valentine\u2019s Day is when?! If you\u2019re one of the many who forget this holiday each year, you\u2019re not alone. After all, Valentine\u2019s Day is placed — diabolically — right after the rush of the major holiday season and just after Super Bowl madness. For most people, making a dinner reservation is a struggle within a week of the big date. Don\u2019t panic. We developed a list of reservation-free Valentine\u2019s Day dates that have a little more personality than a prix fixe menu at a crowded restaurant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6983,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[346,399,118,22,4,111,392,121,5,38,77,80,6],"tags":[741,740,651,151,561,205,10,619,730,571],"class_list":["post-6981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comfy-slippers","category-favorite-things-to-do-in-pajamas","category-flannel-pajamas","category-for-men-only","category-gift-giving","category-gifts","category-lounging-in-pajamas","category-matching-family-pajamas","category-mens-pajamas","category-pajama-fun","category-valentines-day","category-winter","category-womens-pajamas","tag-couples","tag-date-ideas","tag-family-activities","tag-fashion","tag-holidays-2","tag-love","tag-pajamas","tag-relationships","tag-romance","tag-valentines-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6981"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10122,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6981\/revisions\/10122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}