With Valentine’s Day right around the corner are you trying to come up with the perfect thing to do with your special someone?  If you’re looking to do something more than just the traditional dinner and roses stick around. I’m going to give you 5 fun ideas to do with your date right here in Monmouth County, Let’s get started!

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So let me be honest here.  I’m not really big on Valentines day.  I have no desire to sit in a packed over priced restaurant eating a meal at triple the normal price.  As much as I LOVE roses, I actually get annoyed when my husband sends them on Valentines Day. Such a waste of money.  I tell him, i’d love and appreciate them any other day, even the day before or after. It’s not that I don’t like romance and fun, but I think Valentines Day could be spent in other ways with your loved one.  So lets take a quick run through some fun date ideas right here in Monmouth County. I’ll be leaving links to all these fun ideas in the description box below so check them out at the end of this video!

#1 Chocolate Tasting, Champagne and Painting

Instead of buying those overpriced, not even good chocolates how about creating a whole evening out of it with your special someone?  Located right here Middletown you can make a reservation at 2 chicks with chocolate and spend a fantastic night together. Spend this Valentine’s Day over *milk, dark or white chocolate canvas painting, while sipping champagne & chocolate pairings with dipped macaroons & strawberries.  Click here for more information.  

#2 A Hotel Stay

Book a romantic hotel.  Don’t look far, there are some fantastic ones right here in Monmouth County.  Many hotels have their own Valentine’s specials, from champagne service to incredible meals at the hotel restaurant. Here a few you may want to consider and I’ll link you them all at the end of the video.

American Hotel in Freehold

Colts Neck Inn Hotel in Colts neck

Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank

Molly Pitcher Inn Red Bank

The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park

#3 A Cozy Firepit Night

We all know the nights are chilly here in Monmouth County.  Why not be creative and romantic all at once? Grab some marshmallows, chocolates, and graham crackers and voila, make s’mores!  Grab a few cozy blankets and spend the night cuddling under the stars.

#4 A Couples Cooking Class

If you’re anything like me and think going out to dinner on Valentines Day comes with a hefty price tag, why not try something new this year?  Head over to Taste and Technique in Fair Haven and snuggle up to your valentine while cooking an amazing Valentines dinner together.  Take a peek at the menu right here.  

#5 Join the Circus

Did you know the New Jersey circus center is located right here in Marlboro Township?  I mean how fun is this? There are three types of classes you can take. 

The first class is called Aerial A.  This class is your introduction to all of the aerial classes that are taught at the New Jersey Circus Center. This will be your introduction to rope, fabric, lyra, trapeze and hammock. It is a great workout for your mind and your body. Climbing, proper alignment, safety knowledge, learning to move in the air and basic aerial skills are all topics that will be covered in this introductory course.

The second class is called Aerial B.  In this mixed level class of Aerial A and Aerial B students.  Classes are mixed apparatus and focus on at least two different apparatus each week. New Climbs and more effective use of muscle management are covered as well as beginning drops and more dynamic moves.

Finally you can take a class called Circus Strong.  

This uses a variety of both ground and aerial circus skills.  

#6 Stay Home

Find some good recipes for a romantic dinner for two, get the right ingredients and prepare dinner together. Be sure to set the table in a nice romantic theme and grab a few of your favorite movies to spend the night watching and snuggling together on the couch.  

SO there you have it.  6 Fun ideas to make this Valentines Day special with your date. Do you have another fun suggestion for a Valentines Date night right here in Monmouth County? If so drop a comment below.  As always thank you so much for joining me this week, I will see you next Monday when i’ll be back to talk to you about something else that has to do with Real Estate or Monmouth County. Happy Valentines Day!