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Catherine Erickson
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Put your masks on, because love is in the air! Even though coronavirus makes Valentine’s Day traditions like passing out candy in the halls or taking your S.O. out to dinner difficult, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. Here are a few ways to safely spend some quality time with your significant other or a small group of friends from the comfort of your own home to make the most out of this holiday.
You’ve heard the saying that food is the way to the heart, so what better way to spend Valentine’s Day than taking a virtual cooking class? Truffle Shuffle is a virtual cooking experience that offers a range of dishes to try, from steak bearnaise to wild mushroom fettuccine alfredo — and all the recipes incorporate black truffles. The classes can be purchased on their website and range from $65 to $95, which includes a shipment of all the ingredients and a Zoom course led by a chef with experience at a Michelin 3-star restaurant. This activity will provide a much-needed change of pace from the Postmates-supplied dinner dates you’ve been having.
Sometimes the hassle of trying to plan the perfect date sucks all the fun and romance out of the night. To solve your indecisiveness, subscribe to Date Night in a Box for either a one-time Valentine’s Day delivery or a monthly subscription. Each box contains a complete date night experience that can be done right from your couch, with interactive activities, accessories for ambiance, high-quality snacks and dinner recipes that make for a perfect date, headache-free. Choose from a selection of themed boxes including the Roaring ‘20s, dance lessons and crafts.
Although nothing can quite match the electricity of a live concert crowd, one perk of virtual concerts is you can sing along as loud as you want, judgment-free. Grab your partner and choose your mood for the night. Want some pop music that you can dance to? Pink Sweat$ will be debuting his new album, “Pink Planet,” during an exclusive Valentine’s Day special on February 12. Prefer a calmer vibe to cuddle up to? Purchase Josh Groban tickets for his livestream concert on Valentine’s Day where he will perform songs from his new album “Harmony.” Or if you’re looking for a laugh this holiday, many comedy clubs are offering live online stand-up specials. Nowhere Comedy Club is hosting a Valentine’s Day game show and The Second City is livestreaming virtual comedy shows all weekend.
If you’re not particularly interested in digging through a germ-infested fake crime scene at one of Kansas City’s famous escape rooms, “Escape Room: The Game” provides a similar experience from your kitchen table. The board game is $15 for a pack of two rooms and can be found at Walmart, Target or Amazon with an array of choices for different difficulty levels and themes. The object of the game is to find codes by solving riddles and “escape” within 60 minutes. It’s a great way to build teamwork and communication between you and your partner or just a group of friends.
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