Eco-Friendly Date Ideas that Don't Cost the Earth!
You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great date! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like Valentine’s Day that’s right round the corner or enjoying quality time with your partner, we have creative date ideas that are kind to your wallet and the environment! Read on for some date ideas that go to show that you don’t have to break the bank to have a memorable time together
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Picnic in the park:
You can never go wrong with a classic, low cost date that’s super relaxing. Pack a picnic with your favourite snacks and knicknacks. Use reusable containers, cloth napkins and a picnic blanket, skipping on all the plastic cutlery. Head to a park close by, spread your blanket out and enjoy each other’s company in the midst of nature!
A hike or a trek through a nature reserve is the perfect way to connect with each other and the earth. Hiking is a great way to soak in on some fresh air, exercise and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. Spending time in nature can strengthen your bond together. And when you go, leave no trace behind, carry everything you need to minimise your environmental impact.
Get creative together by signing up for a cooking class or a pottery class or an art class! Many centres now offer affordable sessions, where you can partner with your special someone and create something meaningful. It’s fun, hands-on and you’re choosing to support a small business, while you’re at it!
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Visiting a Thrift Store or a Flea Market:
Exploring thrift stores and flea markets together is a sustainable way to shop. You’re highly likely to find unique vintage pieces that would totally be everlasting memorabilia of your day!
Recommend your favourite book to each other and spend a day together just reading! It’s a meaningful way to connect with each other, sharing reviews and thoughts, making for a deeply intellectually stimulating conversation too!
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Volunteer for a Cause you Both Care About:
Volunteering for a common cause is a meaningful way to spend time together while also doing something positive for the planet and people in need. You can do multiple volunteering activities such as planting trees, cleaning up a local park, helping out at an animal shelter. It’s a wonderful bonding experience and a chance at making a real difference.
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Dinner Date at Home:
Skip the takeout and the fancy dinner reservation to cook a meal together! And to make it more fun, do it using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, which would lower your carbon footprint. It’s a fun experience, which would also be much cheaper than dining out! Set up your table with some candles and flowers, and have yourself a special date night!
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Walking Tour through the City:
Guided walking tours are a great way to explore a city and the various facets it has to it. Walking is eco-friendly and it allows you to see new places from a different perspective. It’s a great way to spend time together and learn something about a city that you both inhabit, finding new stories to add to your own!
Pamper yourselves with a spa experience at home. Don’t be intimidated by it. We’ve already put together a super simple foot care routine that will allow you to do your own pedicure at home! Light some candles, play some calming music and soak into the calming atmosphere. A DIY spa is just as indulgent as a regular spa experience, only that it is so much more affordable and sustainable.
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Attend a Community Event or Festival
Check out listings for events or festivals that are happening in your city. Communities now host free outdoor concerts, markets, art exhibitions or festivals throughout the year. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy something new, explore your town and all the while, spend quality time together.
These date ideas are all about making memories in a fun and meaningful way. It allows you to connect and spend time with your partner, all while living sustainably. So this time around, why not plan a date that’s kind to your wallet and the planet? Love can be green too!