Valentine’s Day is the ultimate love holiday. In 2022, consumer spending for Valentine’s Day saw $23.9 billion spent on gifts for the special people in our lives—romantic partners, friends, pets, parents, and more. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s, Palentine’s or just another date night here are some ideas for special quality time without having to leave the comfort of your home.
Food Delivery
Valentine’s Day Meal Delivery – This website caters to all the different Valentine’s Day plans you might have in mind. There’s a breakfast feast, red and white wine duo package, filet mignon dinner for two, rose cake and more.
Price: Varies on dish
Gold Belly – Make the love of your life feel special using Gold Belly’s food delivery service this Valentine’s Day. Send a care package or heart-shaped and chocolate covered snacks that are thoughtful and delicious!
Price: Varies on dish
HelloFresh – If you have a subscription to Hello Fresh, then you know the meal kit service delivers pre-portioned recipe ingredients with step-by-step instructions. For February 11-17, customers can choose “A Lovely Night In” meal, which is a three-course beef tenderloin dinner to beat the restaurant traffic.
Price: Varies on subscription
Airbnb virtual cooking classes
These Airbnb virtual cooking classes offer a variety of different dishes from countries all over the world. You can gather the ingredients necessary and cook your favorite dishes with professionals right from your kitchen. The classes are elaborate and helpful to incorporate in your next date night at home. Take a food tour through Airbnb by booking a private group or joining via Zoom.
Elevate Taco Tuesday – Taco Tuesday just got so much better with this class teaching you how to make Mexican street tacos from scratch.
Price: $27 per person
Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
An Italian Food Party – If you and your friends or partners love Italian this class is perfect. An Italian nonna teaches you how to cook ravioli and tiramisu. This event is exclusively for private groups.
Price: $164 per group up to 30 people
Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Jamaican Me Crazy – This class offers a multitude of authentic Jamaican recipes depending on when the class is booked. You can end up making peanut porridge or jerk chicken, but either way you get a well-rounded experience.
Price: $20 per person
Time: One hour
Samosas and Cilantro – A good samosa is key to a successful night in. Now you can make your own samosa and cilantro stuffed chutney that is vegan friendly.
Price: $22 per person
Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Polish Pierogi’s – Pierogi’s, also known as dumplings, is the national dish of Poland. Make a Polish feast with this class that feels like you’re learning from a friend.
Price: $21 per person
Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Train with a Turkish Chef – Virtually travel to Istanbul and learn how to make popular Turkish street food, Luhmacun. It is a thin flatbread often topped with a spicy beef and lamb mixture.
Price: $20 or $16 if booked two weeks in advance
Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Activities
Paint ‘N Sip – Creating art ties people together in a unique way because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sip your wine, coffee or tea with a guided lead as you paint.
Price: 1 class – $20; Class and supplies – $40; Monthly subscription – $49
Time: Two hours
Spa Night – Make your own face masks worthy of your next spa night with friends or a loved one. Grab your comfiest robe and relax.
Build a Fort – Grab your pillows and blankets to make a fort in your living room. Turn on your favorite movies and binge away.
No matter how you choose to celebrate the holiday, Great Plains Communications hopes everyone has a wonderful Valentine’s Day!