Don’t let this beautiful month pass you by without doing something sweet with your significant other. After all, for most parts of the country this is the perfect time to enjoy weather outdoors. Plan a fun, romantic and eco-friendly outdoor date night with these tips.
Go for a moonlit stroll
Okay, it sounds a little cheesy. But May is a great time to enjoy the beauty of the night sky peppered with countless stars. Walk hand-in-hand with your honey around the block for some bonding time, and when the sun goes down and the weather starts to get a bit brisk, canoodle in a little closer…for the sake of keeping one another warm, of course.
Take in a drive in
Is there a still a drive-in move theater in your town? If so, take a trip down memory lane by taking in a movie. If permitted, bring your own snacks and beverages to cut down on waste and materials from the concession stand. Make it a double (or triple!) date and carpool with some other couples. Alternately, you can have a cozy outdoor movie night from the comfort of your own backyard by moving the TV outside and setting up lots of soft, comfy cushions and blankets.
Plan a picnic
Pack up some nutritious, organic small bites like fruit, veggies, olives, nuts and cheese, grab a chilled bottle of wine (save the cork to reuse!) from an eco-conscious winery and head to your local park. Or simply spread out a blanket in your backyard, put on your favorite romantic playlist and have dinner for deux at dusk.
Get active…and flirty
Tackle some outdoor games for two to ignite your date night! Toss a football or Frisbee, or create your own mini putt-putt course in your backyard or at a nearby park using reuseable plastic cups as “holes.” You can even set up a glow bowling “alley” by putting various colored glow sticks into empty plastic water bottles (scour your recycle bin for some), arranging them in a triangle and using a soccer ball or basketball to knock them down. If you’re feeling nostalgic, pull an old Twister mat onto the lawn and go town!
Take a late night dip
With a little forethought, you can warm up your pool with the use of solar mats and be ready for a romantic after dark swim with your date. Pop some colored floating LED lights in the water for some fun ambiance.
Taste-test some brews
Gear up for summer by selecting a new seasonal brew during your own beer tasting! Head to your local market to choose some brews — look for ones that are locally brewed, gluten free or organic. Then curl up on the patio furniture, watch the sun go down and sip some suds. Discuss the differences among them and rate your favorite.
Don’t let this month slip away without trying one (or all!) of these romantic outdoor date nights. And check out these family-friendly ways to enjoy the outdoors this May!
Feature image courtesy of Ryan G. Smith Photography