Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. But this love day doesn’t have to be about an exclusive reservation at a fancy restaurant. Consider some fun out-of-the-box date ideas featuring dates from Sphinx! After all, dates are a natural aphrodisiac—so dial up the romance this Feb. 14 with these simple tips.
Take a Hike — Hiking is a natural way to reduce stress, calm anxiety and boost mood. It can also provide an endorphin high while spending time in nature boosts serotonin. So why not spend the day hiking with a loved one to set the mood, and then enjoy a snack at the summit of homemade trail mix? This can be easily prepared in advance and custom-made to include nuts, seeds, granola, dried fruit, chopped dates, and some dark chocolate chunks.
Volunteer Together — Another beyond-the-norm Valentine’s date for do-gooders is to volunteer their time to a good cause together. This altruistic activity is a win-win. It helps others, of course, but there are proven benefits of volunteering, including increasing levels of dopamine, which gets those positive, feel-good emotions going. Bring some snacks, such as peanut butter-stuffed dates to keep the energy up!
Dine Al Fresco — Now is the time to enjoy Arizona’s enviable weather. Move the dining experience outdoors for a Valentine’s date night under the stars. This can be as easy as spreading out a blanket on the grass and enjoying a charcuterie board (with a variety of meats, cheeses, jams or spreads, dates, honey, olives and crackers or bread) with some wine. Double down on the aphrodisiacs and enjoy
oysters, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert. To level up the ambiance, wait until sunset, then light some candles and cue the romantic playlist.
Cook Together — There is something fun and sensual about cooking together. Select a recipe (consider ones that include other aphrodisiacs!) and do the grocery shopping a few days in advance. Then get into the kitchen together and enjoy the processes of chopping, stirring, dipping, adding ingredients and so on... maybe even have fun feeding eat other tastes as the meal comes together. Try hand-dipping dates in chocolate for dessert or present that special someone with a heart-shaped box of chocolate-dipped dates from Sphinx!
Take a City Tour — Get adventurous and play tourist without leaving town. There is a ton to see and do in Scottsdale and beyond. Why not book an excursion, visit a museum, take a boat ride, or walk around the town on foot, stopping into shops, galleries, restaurants and more to truly discover all there is to do without even having to leave city limits? While out and about, stop by Sphinx Date Co. for some tasty treats.
Whether enjoying it with a significant other, friends, family, kids and neighbors, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be about a big fancy dinner or expensive gifts. It can simply be about the genuine emotions of love, which can be expressed in so many ways. Come feel the love at Sphinx Date Co. or order at sphinxdateranch.com/food-gift-baskets/valentines-day-gifts.