People rarely pay attention to their cars when they go out on a date. However, most of us spend a lot of time driving with our significant other, whether it’s driving each other to the office, to do the groceries, or to a fancy dinner. With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to turn your car into a romantic space and impress your partner. Below are some tips to turn up the romance factor in your car and set the mood for the perfect car date.
1. Add Some Fragrance with a Car Air Freshener
Scents can evoke powerful emotions and help set the tone for a date or a night out, even more so on Valentine’s Day. So make sure you keep your car smelling good when you pick up your date. If you know what your significant other’s favorite scent is, you can use an air freshener with that scent in your car. You can even keep some of your favorite essential oils in your car to elevate the atmosphere even more. Just be sure to not overdo it – you wouldn’t want to overwhelm your date with strong smells and suffocate them.
2. Create a Playlist with Your Favorite Songs
Just like scents, music can trigger positive emotions and memories. So instead of just listening to random songs on the radio this Valentine’s Day, why not curate a playlist of songs you both enjoy? You could include songs from your first dance, your favorite karaoke tunes, or any other song you think your partner would enjoy. Have a mix of songs in your playlist and not just romantic ones. That way, you both can have an impromptu karaoke session and possibly lots of laughs.
3. Get Some Cozy Cushions
Whether you’re going on a long road trip or just having a conversation in your parked car, some plush cushions can provide extra comfort and turn your car into a cozy place. Even if you can’t use the cushions when you’re driving, your partner could always use one to get more comfortable. You could get cushions in your and your partner’s favorite colors, have them covered in patterns you both love, or even get extra fluffy and huggable cushions. You could even keep a plush toy in the car like a teddy bear of your partner’s favorite animal to make your car romantic and inviting.
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4. Hide Little Gifts & Surprises in Your Car
Everybody loves surprises, especially if they’re gifts. This Valentine’s Day, you can show that you appreciate your significant other by hiding little treats or gifts in your car and having them find the items. Plus, it’s fun and exciting for both of you. You could hide a nice box of chocolates, gift cards, or even conversation starter cards with fun questions. Then, you can use these cards to play a fun question-and-answer game with your partner.
To turn up the romantic factor, you can even create a card detailing your itinerary for date night and surprising your partner with it. Also, be sure to hide these in your car’s designated storage spaces like the glove box or center console, as loose items in the cabin can create a safety issue.
Fun Car Date Ideas
A typical date for most people would be dinner at a nice restaurant, going to the movies, or a romantic getaway. However, with the increasing COVID-19 cases, many of us would understandably be hesitant to spend much time in public places. Luckily, with just a little creativity, you can have a fun date anywhere, even in your car. Here are some fun date ideas you can have in your car:
1. Go For a Scenic Drive
Sometimes, the journey is just as good as the destination. Instead of going to a crowded place, you can plan a short getaway with your partner and go for a leisurely drive on a scenic route. You can either drive around the city at night to enjoy the lights or go out of town to enjoy the sights of nature along our highways and old trunk roads. Either way, you can have a good time as long as you have the right person by your side.
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2. Have a Parked Car Heart-to-Heart Chat
If you’ve ever had a conversation in a parked car, then you know that it’s just more fun and intimate, especially if you do it with your significant other. You can do this parked outside your house, at a nearby parking lot, or even at a scenic spot atop a hill. The small space and quietness in your car can create a romantic atmosphere that makes it perfect to get to know each other better.
3. Have an In-Car Dinner or Picnic
If you prefer to not dine in public, why not pack some food and have dinner in your car? You can grab a drive-thru meal from your favorite place or even pack a homemade meal and have a picnic in the backseat. While you’re dining, you can enjoy some music or do some traffic-watching in the comfort of your car.
As you can see, there are a lot of things you can do to make your car romantic. These tips are not only simple to do, but work great even outside of Valentine’s Day. That said, having the right car is also important for a smooth drive on date nights and when running daily errands.
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