With Valentine's Day fast approaching, most couples are wondering how to spend their special day. Instead of finding yourselves on the same old date, here are a few ideas to spice up this Valentine's Day.

1. Go to dinner and a movie!

Okay, this one is pretty cliche. I chose it as the first because it seemed like a crime to leave it out.

2. Make dinner at home!

One of my favorite date night ideas is picking out a few recipes and cooking them together. The food usually turns out pretty good, it's a break from stereotypical restaurant food, and it saves a few bucks.

3. Tie-dye t-shirts together!

This one is a little more artsy, but it's a fun way to make something that'll last longer than a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers. And, if you work hard enough, you can make tacky matching shirts like those pictured above.

4. Have a game night at home!

This one can be especially fun if the two of you can get competitive with each other. Try Monopoly, card games, or messy Twister!

5. Go to a concert or comedy show!

On date night, I took my man to see a comedy show, and he loved it! This is a fun way to change things up with a livelier idea.

6. Go on a double date!

Lame stock image aside, it's a great way to build community and ease the pressure of a one-on-one date.

7. Volunteer somewhere!

This one is definitely less traditional, but for some Valentine's Day isn't about the romance. Find a local shelter or soup kitchen to volunteer at and show some non-romantic love.

8. Go see a sporting event!

Some couples love spending date night supporting the local team. Give it a try!

9. Get lost in a library or bookstore!

One of my fondest memories is spontaneously spending a date at a bookstore, reading through couples' trivia books. We learned a lot more about each other and had fun doing it!

10. Build a pillow fort and watch some movies!

Another fond memory: on our last night before separating for the summer, he surprised me with my favorite food, a blanket fort, and a movie night.

11. Go out dancing!

This is something we've been dying to try. Find a local swing dancing club that'll teach beginners. You can learn a new skill and fall more in love.

I hope you all have a lovely, romantic, fun, and safe Valentine's Day! <3