Essential Date Ideas for Valentine’s

What’s the most romantic and environmentally-friendly thing you can do on February 14? It all depends on what kind of person or couple you are…

For the intellectually romantic couple:

Poetry got a bad rap at Obama’s inauguration thanks to that surprisingly average poem that followed the President’s swearing-in oath. This Valentine’s Day, discover heart-on-their-sleeve writers by browsing through the stacks at a used bookstore. Look for something a little steamy and then read passages to each other in your best professorial imitation.

For the comfortably-coupled or single:

Let local foodies cook you and your favorite person (or two) a meal you won’t forget. Make a reservation at a restaurant that cooks with locally farmed products, vegetables, and organic meats and serves wine or beer from the region.

For the eco-activist couple:

Cozy up at home with an intense environmental documentary. Let the passion of the issues (climate change, peak oil, end of the world scenarios) be your catalyst for a little “climactic” experience of your own.

For friendly singles:

Bring a friend or two with you to a “Green Drinks” event in your city and meet like-minded people who work for the environment and want to meet people.

Whatever you choose to do, have fun, spread the love and most of all, treat yourself right.

xo