10 Anti-Valentine's Day Date Ideas

I have never been big on Valentine's Day. I supposed it all started back when I was single for all of my teenage life. But even now, after being in a few long relationships (now married!), I'm still not 100% sold on the day. I don't feel the need for flowers (but don't get me wrong - there's never a wrong day for chocolates!) and I hate going out to a busy restaurant or a crowded theatre just because it's the 14th of February. 

I'd much rather just do something simple and low-key. It doesn't need to be romantic, but it if you're with someone, it doesn't hurt if it is either. 

So here are some date ideas for when you're not a big fan of Valentine's Day but you still want to do something. 

1. A double or triple date with friends! We enjoy getting together with friends to play Cards Against Humanity (a party game for horrible people, if you haven't heard of it before). If you're single, you can just do this with other single friends and couple friends. 

2. Similarly, you could also have a game night just for the two of you - playing cards games or board games or video games - whichever is your thing. (I myself enjoy some Mushroom Wars battles on the Playstation 3). 

3. Have a no electronics night. You can even turn off all the lights and just light up some candles. 

4. Go for a drive around town. Toss a quarter - heads means you turn left, tails means you turn right. 

5. Rent a movie and pop some popcorn. Yes, people still rent movies these days. You can even get some popcorn seasoning to make it more exciting. 

6. Have an anti-Valentine's Day gift exchange - give yourselves a limit and go on a hunt to beach each other the funniest present you can within that budget. Or make it a little more exciting and use the same idea but at an adult store. 

7. Have a creative night - build your own coupon books for each other or make a silly card. Buy a cheap canvas from a dollar store and some children's paints and make some art. Or just build some Lego. 

8. Buy the ingredients for your favorite cocktails (or mocktails, if that's your thing) and cook a nice supper at home. 

9. Bake! Make cookies or cupcakes or anything your heart desires! Let's be real - the foundation of most relationships is just eating together anyway. 

10. Drag your mattress, sleeping bags, pillow, blankets or whatever else you need and have a camp-out in the living room. Or if you're lucky enough to live somewhere that you have the option, have a camp-out outside. 

What are your actual Valentine's Day plans?