Romantic Date 25 - F*** Valentine's Day

Everyday Acts

Sometimes the most romantic moments are the result of thoughtful gestures in the middle of a mundane day. 

Spend the day helping your partner take care of necessary errands, particularly the ones they really don't enjoy doing. Wash the car, go to the hardware store, attend to the shopping, dry cleaning. Once you've finished celebrate by taking your partner to lunch or dinner at a place that they've always wanted to try. 

Remembering the other's interest and curiosities is another great way to be romantic. 

So we come to the end of the month of love and I will now go back to a far more reasonable weekly post! I will continue to give you more romantic ideas.

So spread the love!

Romantic Date 24 - Be a kid again

Kidding Around

Plan a date where the two of you get to be kids again. 

Go to a playground and push each other on the swings and merry-go-round. Climb the jungle gym, play hopscotch, jump rope or walk using stilts. get a big pad of paper and crayons and draw each other. 

Trade stories about your childhood: What were your favourite toys, which teachers did you like best and what kind of trouble did you get into. Pack your favourite childhood snacks. My personal favourite is -Flings and Fizzers!

Romantic Date 23 - Camping?

Set up camp

Camping with your partner can be romantic but who says you need to leave home to do it? 

If you aren't the outdoor adventure type or just don't have time to get to the great out doors build a tent out of sheets and chairs in your living room. 

Make s'mores, play a CD of nature sounds as background music. Share a sleeping bag or blankets. Turn out the lights, light candles or use flashlights. Watch a scary movie, make up ghost stories and hold each other tight. 

Romantic Date 22 - Date Replay

First date replay

If you've been together for a while relive your first date by revisiting the same places you first went together. 

Talk about how your romance has blossomed since then and what attracted you to each other on that first date. 

If you're in a new relationship start a diary - keep movie stubs etc. Record highlights. Use it when you have forgotten. Be careful you aren't considered a stalker. 

Romantic Date 21 - Feel the wind in your hair

Highway to Love

Rent a convertible or sports car and go for a drive on the open road. 

Be sure to to wear shades and sun screen. Play your favourite tunes and pack a picnic. 

For a more wallet friendly version test drive your dream car at a local dealership. 

Romantic Date 20 - Thrill Seekers

Thrill Seekers

Break out of the dinner and a movie routine and plan a daring date. 

Try a trapeze class, climb a volcano, ride the biggest roller coaster, take a weekend wilderness survival course, go white-water kayaking or sign up for a daylong race car driving session. 

Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new together will give your relationship a real adrenalin rush - and a hint of danger can be very sexy. 

Romantic Date 19 - Strawberries and Cream

Tutti Frutti

Build a date around a piece of fruit. 

Go apple picking, drink cider and bake a pie with your bounty. 

Attend a grape crush at a vineyard. Carve pumpkins together. Make fresh lemonade and sip them from a tall glass on the patio. 

Pick strawberries (there is a farm around Johannesburg where you can do this but I couldn't find the details, so please let me know) and eat them with pancakes or sugar or cream.