What are some "up" things for a Valentine's Day theme?
February 5, 2017 2:36 PM Subscribe
Inspired by a picture he send me of him standing in front of a giant neon heart sign, I want to tell my Valentine how much he lights up my heart. I am looking for date ideas that go with an "up" theme.
I am going to turn the picture of him in front of the heart into a card and then have a number of sealed date envelopes that will each contain something related to an "up" theme. For example, I want to have a date where we go UP the funicular of a local ski lodge and have drinks. I have also thought of having a "crack up" at a comedy show and a "clean up" date where we spend an afternoon participating in a river cleanup project.
I am short a few more on-theme ideas and was hopeful I could get a little help with that here! Looking for activities that are of any price range and for any time of the year.
I am going to turn the picture of him in front of the heart into a card and then have a number of sealed date envelopes that will each contain something related to an "up" theme. For example, I want to have a date where we go UP the funicular of a local ski lodge and have drinks. I have also thought of having a "crack up" at a comedy show and a "clean up" date where we spend an afternoon participating in a river cleanup project.
I am short a few more on-theme ideas and was hopeful I could get a little help with that here! Looking for activities that are of any price range and for any time of the year.
Watch "Up," the Disney movie.
Dress up and go out for a fancy dinner (or dinner somewhere low-key but you wear your fanciest clothes--you'll be the best-dressed folks at Denny's).
Tear it up--you can go dancing.
posted by gideonfrog at 3:13 PM on February 5, 2017 [3 favorites]
Dress up and go out for a fancy dinner (or dinner somewhere low-key but you wear your fanciest clothes--you'll be the best-dressed folks at Denny's).
Tear it up--you can go dancing.
posted by gideonfrog at 3:13 PM on February 5, 2017 [3 favorites]
Go kite flying? I always imagined it's a lot more difficult than it really is. It's actually pretty easy and fun. Go for a picnic at a breezy spot and bring a kite and some celebratory beverages in inconspicuous bottles.
Ties in with the song from Mary Poppins "Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear.."
posted by bleep at 3:21 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ties in with the song from Mary Poppins "Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear.."
posted by bleep at 3:21 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Up, Up And Away, by the Fifth Dimension would be an appropriate theme song. You may be too young to know, but this was a mega-hit. Also used in some airline ads.
posted by SemiSalt at 3:21 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by SemiSalt at 3:21 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
I agree with Rise Up - if it's in the budget, go see Hamilton in Chicago or New York or one of the places it's touring! If not, watch Hamilton's America and then listen to the soundtrack.
Saddle Up - find a place where you can go horseback riding (or cycling if that's more your style) together.
Walk-Up - take a weekend trip to New York City or Boston or wherever and Air BnB a walk-up apartment.
I also like the Dress Up option - I was thinking Suit Up, but you could actually use that for something else, like a swimsuit-related date (hot tubbing, beach, pool) or anything else where you wear a suit (wetsuit for diving, etc.).
Read Up - do research together (read a book, watch a documentary, etc.) on something near you (an art exhibit, a museum, a historical site, a National Park) and then go do that thing together. Or learn how to do something together (geocaching, knitting, cooking a fancy dish) and then do it together. Basically, research first, then actually doing the thing. (Dork alert: you could also call this Bone Up, especially if you're going to a natural history museum and reading about dinosaurs first. Though I suppose your Valentine might think you're headed in another direction...)
Power Up - go to a (power?) yoga class (or other fitness class - spin, barre, etc.), then get fancy green smoothies and salads.
Level Up - study for and obtain a certification together, like a ham radio license or a career-related course on Coursera.
Such a fun question! I'll be back if I think of more :)
posted by bananacabana at 3:34 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Saddle Up - find a place where you can go horseback riding (or cycling if that's more your style) together.
Walk-Up - take a weekend trip to New York City or Boston or wherever and Air BnB a walk-up apartment.
I also like the Dress Up option - I was thinking Suit Up, but you could actually use that for something else, like a swimsuit-related date (hot tubbing, beach, pool) or anything else where you wear a suit (wetsuit for diving, etc.).
Read Up - do research together (read a book, watch a documentary, etc.) on something near you (an art exhibit, a museum, a historical site, a National Park) and then go do that thing together. Or learn how to do something together (geocaching, knitting, cooking a fancy dish) and then do it together. Basically, research first, then actually doing the thing. (Dork alert: you could also call this Bone Up, especially if you're going to a natural history museum and reading about dinosaurs first. Though I suppose your Valentine might think you're headed in another direction...)
Power Up - go to a (power?) yoga class (or other fitness class - spin, barre, etc.), then get fancy green smoothies and salads.
Level Up - study for and obtain a certification together, like a ham radio license or a career-related course on Coursera.
Such a fun question! I'll be back if I think of more :)
posted by bananacabana at 3:34 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Have coitus with him with you on top. He can "fuck up".
posted by Rob Rockets at 3:34 PM on February 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Rob Rockets at 3:34 PM on February 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
Get UP early and go for a walk or watch the sunrise from a park while having coffee and croissants at a picnic table.
Shut UP. Find a silent retreat to go to or just have your own at home. You don't talk you just do and touch, it's very interesting and calming.
Sign UP for a class together, cooking, dancing, yoga,...
Button UP and go skating, skiing, snowshoing.
Climb UP whatever there is to climb up in your area. Or a climbing wall, a tree, up on a horse and go for a ride.
Buck UP and take a longer a harder hike or bike ride than you usually would or do something a little scarry.
Look UP at the stars. Maybe find a big public telescope that you can look through.
posted by BoscosMom at 3:48 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Shut UP. Find a silent retreat to go to or just have your own at home. You don't talk you just do and touch, it's very interesting and calming.
Sign UP for a class together, cooking, dancing, yoga,...
Button UP and go skating, skiing, snowshoing.
Climb UP whatever there is to climb up in your area. Or a climbing wall, a tree, up on a horse and go for a ride.
Buck UP and take a longer a harder hike or bike ride than you usually would or do something a little scarry.
Look UP at the stars. Maybe find a big public telescope that you can look through.
posted by BoscosMom at 3:48 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Or, for look UP, find out when the next meteor shower is going to be and find somewhere away from the light pollution to watch it.
posted by BoscosMom at 3:51 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by BoscosMom at 3:51 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Buckle up - take a road trip
posted by Sassyfras at 4:36 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by Sassyfras at 4:36 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: I love all of these suggestions, thanks everyone! I hadn't considered most of these and I am really excited to turn them into date ideas... I can definitely see us making fun memories on these adventures...like a day of kite flying! So fun! Happy to hear any more suggestions, or if anyone likes this themed idea for Valentine's Day or another gift giving occasion, please do adopt : )
posted by cristalina at 7:12 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by cristalina at 7:12 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
A hot air balloon ride.
posted by SLC Mom at 8:23 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by SLC Mom at 8:23 PM on February 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
A hot air balloon ride.
Capped with breakfast featuring eggs, sunny side up!
posted by DrAstroZoom at 11:45 AM on February 6, 2017 [1 favorite]
Capped with breakfast featuring eggs, sunny side up!
posted by DrAstroZoom at 11:45 AM on February 6, 2017 [1 favorite]
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