Date Ideas: Covid Edition
By: Maria Garcia Manzano
Valentine’s Day: perhaps the most overrated holiday that, for some reason, everyone seems to get the most stressed out about. Do you have plans? Do you have a significant other? What are you getting them? All these questions always seem to stress us out in the weeks leading to Valentine’s Day. This year however, it is particularly stressful as the pandemic has made certain services unavailable. As a result, this year we will have to get even more creative. So, as a closeted romantic, I’m here to help you. I have thought of a few COVID-19 friendly date ideas that you might fall back on if you have nothing thought of for that special someone on this stressful “holiday.”
Prepare Dinner for Your S/O
If your significant other is stuck in online classes all day and you have some extra time on your hands, prepare a delicious dinner for them. Don’t worry if you are not a great chef and don’t try to go all out it is the thought that counts.
Prepare some Ramen Noodles with a twist by adding some extra ingredients like veggies, chicken or other sauces.
Grab some fresh garlic bread at your local grocery store or some cheese and crackers. Cut up some veggies and fruit.
Set the table nicely with plates, forks, napkins and maybe some flowers and candles.
Have A Cookie Decorating Contest
Go to the store. Buy some plain sugar cookies, pink, red, white frosting, sprinkles and whatever else you can find and have a cookie decorating contest. While you’ll have fun making the cookies you also get to eat your creations at the end. Alternatively, you can also make your own cookies and attempt to shape them into hearts or other Valentines related items.
Give Each Other Massages
If you’ve got yourself someone to share this Valentine’s Day with, maybe try to show them how special they are by bringing the spa to them and treating them to a nice and relaxing massage. You can pamper each other with massages, and it will be even better than paying for one.
Do A Local Food Takeout Tour
Create your own food tour for your loved one. Brandon offers some great little places that are worthy of a food tour. Make a list of all the restaurants, cafes or spots to grab a treat and create a schedule for the day. Some restaurants you might consider are Chez Angela’s, Wayback Burger, Boston Pizza, Mum’s Restaurant, etc. The list is endless. Go and discover the various cuisines Brandon has to offer. Make sure you order something from each place. This will be a fun way to experience new restaurants while having your s/o there with you.
Go Ice Skating
There are a lot of options to go skating in Brandon, and weather permitting you should be able to enjoy a fun evening. The oval, which is all lit up with Christmas lights and therefore an incredibly romantic setting. There are also plenty of community arenas to go to. Skating is a fun way to spend quality time with your significant other. This date also does not have to end with the skating as you can grab a hot chocolate or coffee after to continue to spend time with your loved one.
FaceTime/Zoom Date
While the restrictions have eased, and we can have up to two visitors visit. However, if you are unable to visit your s/o you can always schedule a quick FaceTime/Zoom meeting and see them that way. You can also each order some take out and stay up hours chatting away.
These are unprecedented times, but we must remember to be responsible and careful.