Ahhh, autumn. That perfect segue out of summer, that comes loaded with seasonal favorites. Crisp air. Football games. Apple-picking and cider. Flannel. Pumpkin carving. Trendy boots. Haunted houses. A kaleidoscope of colorful trees. Snuggly scarves. Bonfires. Crunchy leaves. Pumpkin spice lattes. And Sweetest Day gift ideas!
Yes, ladies and gents, you read that right. It's that time of year (again). Time to brush up on romantic ruminations and get ready for good ol’ October date night.
Lucky for you, whether you’re a guy or a gal, a surplus of swoon-worthy scenes have already been set for you, with fall’s abundance of cozy festivities. (Whew!)
So why not use this to your advantage? Do something together, making Saturday’s afternoon or evening out the ultimate Sweetest Day gift for your special someone.
Here are nine Sweetest Day gift ideas…
each guaranteed to give you the best, most memorable date possible!
SCARY-MOVIE MARATHON.
Round up Halloween’s most notorious flicks, and hunker down with caramel corn and hot cider. Enjoy the fright-night together via either cable (AMC and ABC Family, I’m lookin’ at you two) or your own spine-chilling collection.
BOO-TIFUL BONFIRE NIGHT.
Cozy up with your favorite lad or lady, a glass of fine wine, and some quality sunset fireside time together. There’s no better way to romantically chat your way into the midnight hour. And remember… summer isn’t the only season that should enjoy s’more love… especially with October’s superfluous supply of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s chocolate bars.
UP, UP AND AWAY!
For a truly unique Sweetest Day gift for her, scope out the treetops together from a bird’s-eye view on a hot air balloon ride! Nothing will compare to the magnificent mosaic of bold colors that pass below, as you romantically drift through the sky.
APPLES TO APPLES.
Enjoy some fresh air together, while immersing yourselves in an apple orchard’s endless rows of quiet romance… and maybe even a little tree-climbing. Leave with more apples than you know what to do with — but surely that’s nothing Pinterest can’t resolve, right?
SAVOR SEASONAL SCENERY.
Do some digging to find local areas that exhibit some epic fall-colored foliage. Grab some pumpkin spice lattes, hop in the car, cue up the other half’s favorite playlist, and set out on a roadtrip to discover the breathtaking scenery together. And for an added punch to the date — pack a picnic!
TAILGATING FOR TWO.
Fire up the grill. Bust out the cornhole set. Crack open the best of brews. Maybe even rock matching (or opposing!) jerseys. And invite your main squeeze to share game day with you —and only you— at home, a park, or another sweet spot you can share together, away from it all. It’s an extra-exclusive Sweetest Day gift idea that won’t soon be forgotten.
CORN’T CATCH ME!
Looking for Sweetest Day gifts for men that come with a lil’ competitive edge? Check out a corn maze! The bigger the better, especially if the two of you put a friendly bet on who makes it out first.
GET HIS/HER HEART RACING!
Enjoy a spook-tacular evening out at a haunted house! (If you dare!! Mwuaahahahaha!) Make it out alive? Settle your nerves over a relaxed dinner out. (Pumpkin ale with the eats is not mandatory, but highly recommended to help with the calming process.)
PUMPKIN CARVING AND VINO.
Toast the seeds and sip some wine while your creative jack-o-lantern juices flow. (Wanna really up the ante on your seed stash? Done.)
So there ya have it. This October, go for the Sweetest Day gift ideas that do more with typical fall festivities. Do romantic and rambunctious. Do active, do adventurous. Do creative and creeped-out. Do heart-pounding, do hilarious.
Do something memorable together… Something that puts a photo on the shelves or pulls lovingly on the ol’ heartstrings years from now.
And heck, if you feel so inclined — throw in that cute bouquet of fall flowers or a card. As long as it's accompanied by ridiculous amount of candy corn… just for good measure.
Because it is “Sweetest” Day, after all.
