{"id":76589,"date":"2023-01-20T15:36:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/5-eco-friendly-dates-for-valentines-day\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T15:36:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:36:16","slug":"5-eco-friendly-dates-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/en-ca\/5-eco-friendly-dates-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Eco-friendly Dates For Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Valentine’s Day<\/a> is just around the corner, and if there is a special someone in your life, you may already feel pressure about how to make it great. Department stores have been aglow with rose-colored aisles for weeks now, inviting you to make a hastened purchase that may or may not reflect either your relationship or your partner’s taste.

While no one ever complained about a box of chocolates and a teddy bear, consider trying something new this year. One awesome thing you can do for your significant other is to plan an eco-friendly date night. Cultivating a shared interest in caring for the environment can help you get to know your partner more intimately, and it can also eliminate the headache of wasteful purchases and environmentally unsustainable outings. We have narrowed down a list of 5 ways to plan a perfect eco-friendly Valentine’s Day date<\/a> this year. <\/p>

1. Dine at a farm to table restaurant<\/h2>


Thanks to the recent popularity of the farm to table movement (also called farm to fork), it is easier than ever to find local restaurants that serve organic, seasonal foods sourced directly from nearby farms.<\/p>

Because the food is coming straight from the farm, it is richer in vitamins and bursting with flavor. Not only is it good for the environment (and your community), the dishes depend less on sauces and seasonings and focusmore on highlighting the natural flavors coming from fresh ingredients.

If you are more in the mood for drinks, you can also book a tasting at an organic winery or brewery in your area.<\/p>

2. Visit a farmer’s market and cook a meal together<\/h2>

If cooking is your thing, take a brisk walk through the local farmer’smarket. Bundle up and walk hand-in-hand as you hunt for organic,farm-fresh ingredients to prepare your own romantic dinner. Vendorsoften love to share cooking ideas and recipes that work well with theirproduce.<\/p>

Whether you plan your meal first and then hunt foringredients, or take the more spontaneous route and build a meal basedon what looks good at the market, it is a wonderful way to spend theafternoon and evening together. <\/p>

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3. Go on a hike and clean up the trail together<\/h2>

Maybe you and your partner aren’t crowd people, and prefer the greatoutdoors. Going on a hike together is a fantastic way to share anawe-inspiring experience without being surrounded by other people. Find a nearby trail (preferably a less traveled one) and bring a picnic stylemeal to enjoy at a quiet, scenic spot. Level up: Bring an empty bag tofill up with garbage left by other hikers and leave the trail betterthan you found it!<\/p>

4. Plant something together<\/h2>

If you have a garden, one great way to surprise your Valentine is to bring home seeds or astarter plant of their favorite fruit or vegetable and plant themtogether. Ask your local gardening store what will grow well in yourarea, and at this time of year. You can also partner with one of manyorganizations to plant a tree together. It can serve as a cute (albeitcheesy) symbol of your relationship’s growth. <\/p>

5. Stay at home<\/h2>

When in doubt, why not just stay in? With a little preparation, you can make an at-home date night just as special as going to a fancy restaurant.<\/p>

Think about hobbies you share, but never have time to do together and make anight of it. Light some beeswax candles, put your phones away, and planyour own customized date night! Here are some ideas to get you started:<\/p>