10 Not Your Run of the Mill Valentine's Day Dates

This isn’t sponsored (obviously lol but maybe I’ll get there one day!). I’ve done most of these before; so I can speak on behalf from firsthand jennuine experience. There are also several reasonably priced and free options below.

1) DC Improv Comedy Club: General Admission ~$25/pp:

A good sense of humor goes a long way. Laughing is the best ailment for anything, especially when shared with loved ones.

2) Escape Room Live: ~$28/pp

You are locked in a themed room and the only way to get out is by working together to solve the mystery. The pressure is added when you must connect the clues before time is out! Think outside of the box, while trapped in a box. Nothing more attractive than a stimulating mind! This is a group activity, so turn it into a triple date.

3) Barmini: ~$175/pp

A unique and imaginative experience by world renown chef and philanthropist, Jose Andres. Enter an upscale craft cocktail bar for a slew of creative drinks and nibbles your taste buds will thank you for.

4) (His/her) Favorite dessert tour: Price varies depending on how many dessert stops you create on your tour.

Make a scavenger hunt out of your significant other’s favorite sweet treat. Look up the best spots, for ice cream (for example). Tour the town: stop at a variety of ice cream shops to narrow down the “head scoop” if you will.

5) Urban Axes: ~$25/pp

For you badasses out there, this is your dose of an adrenaline rush for V-Day. 1 hour of axe throwing as well as a round of drinks. Self-defense is sexy! 😄

6) Home cooked meal with customized recipe cutting board add-on gift:

This a cozier option for those who don’t want to brave the cold and hands-on which is always fun. Cook her favorite meal (together or for her-either or) Afterwards, an additional add-on is to gift a wooden cutting board engraved with the recipe. Thoughtful and useful.

7) Salsa/bachata dancing

I may be a tad biased on this one. Stay tuned for a future blog post devoted entirely to salsa and its invaluable gift. Learn a new dance, take those skills to use, and fire up the dance floor!

-Salsa with Silvia Dance Studio: “An evening of dance and romance” includes a dance lesson, wine, fondue station: $75 pp

-Sauf haus Bier hall and garden: Bar atmosphere with happy hour specials and open space for a casual salsa lesson and social dancing: $0/no cover

-Eighteenth street lounge: Live salsa band and open social dancing: $0/no cover

8) Sotto Live jazz speakeasy: ~$115/pp

Taking it back to the prohibition era, the element of secrecy is always exciting to spice things up. This intimate establishment on Valentine’s Night offers a Live Jazz performance, 4 course meal, and unique hand crafted cocktails.

9) The Magic Duel: : ~$50pp

Not your typical magic show. Two competitors battle it out for the title of Best Magician in a comical, interactive show where the audience votes for the champion

10) Augment Virtual Reality Arcade: ~ starting at $60 (for the first hour and a singular headset)

This upscale arcade bar features a variety of high tech simulation experiences. Add competitive edge to date night.

As cliche as Valentine’s Day is, it’s a good excuse to add pizazz to date night. Change things up from the usual dinner and a movie with one of the aforementioned date ideas! Enjoy lovebirds 🕊🕊♥️.

With love,

Jenn

OOTN: Valentine's Edition

Alexa, play “The way you look tonight” by Frank Sinatra. Ladies: the theme for your outfit of the night is romantic, sophisticated, and feminine with an emphasis on lace and satin. Lace will always be classic, while the shine in satin makes a subtle sultry statement: both perfect for the occasion.

Necklace: H&M

Lace long sleeve top: H&M

It may be difficult to dress up in February given the colder temperatures so don’t be afraid to layer different textured fabrics. I threw a long sleeve lace top under this velvet maxi dress, and topped it with a chunky gypsy style necklace for a bit of bohemian flair.

Velvet Maxi Dress: Forever 21 $3.50

Shoes: Aldo

Crochet Dress: Missguided $7

Red is probably my favorite statement color. It’s both romantic and eye catching which makes it an obvious choice for Valentine’s Day.

Kitten Heels: H&M

Satin Dress: A’gaci $11

No surprise the main color scheme for Valentine’s Day is red and pink. You can also play up a neutral, blush tone ensemble with a bold lip: think plum, magenta, and of course, red. First and foremost, you should wear whatever makes you feel your most romantic, sophisticated best.

With love,

Jenn