8 Surprisingly Awesome Date Ideas From Pinterest

If you think of Pinterest and automatically envision a #pinterestfail, you’re not alone. The site has led to countless botched crafts, impossible-to-execute recipes, and ambitious home improvements that are probably better suited for professionals.
But when it comes to your love life, Pinterest is surprisingly full of inventive date ideas that you’ve never thought of before. The best part? You can try these at home without spending a ton of money, or lighting something on fire. Here are a few of our favorites, give ‘em a try!:1. Date Night Under the Stars Instead of camping or glamping in a tent, snag a kiddie pool that you and your significant other can fit in. Blow it up, fill it with pillows and blankets, and spend the night staring at constellations.2. Take a Wild Ride Let a penny dictate your date-night destination. Simply ask your partner to choose a number between 10 and 20; this is the number of times you flip the coin. Every time you come to an intersection, flip the coin (heads is right, tails is left). After you’ve flipped the coin the amount of times your partner chose, stop the car and make a date wherever you are.3. DIY Bowling Alley Bowling alleys mean smelly shoes, sharing your lane with strangers, and constantly waiting for your favorite bowling ball to pop out of the chute. Simplify things by making your own bowling alley—Pinterest style. Stock up on empty water bottles, put a few lit-up glow sticks in them, and use a volleyball or soccer ball to try to knock them down.4. Q&A Session This might be the easiest idea you haven’t thought of yet: Interview your partner. One pin has a list of 1,831 questions to help you each get to know each other a lot better. Here’s a quick sampling: What is your favorite memory of dating me? What’s the accomplishment you are most proud of?5. Stage a Fun Competition Pinterest offers a few ideas for this fun date-night twist. Head over to a local dollar store and invest in either Nerf guns, balloons you can fill up with water, or paintballs. Next, stage the scene: Leave a note for your S.O. at the door, provide them with the appropriate ammo, and then it’s game on!6. Go Around the World in One Night Get a large map and use it as your table mat for the night. Choose five destination cities and let them inspire your appetizers, main course, and dessert for a multi cultural dinner at home. Think patatas bravas for a Spanish appetizer, Mexican fish tacos, and Turkish baklava for dessert. Put each country’s flag on its respective dish for an Instagram-worthy photo op, and enjoy a delish dinner from all over the world.7. Try a Seductive Role Play The most popular pin is a “Kidnap-and-Ranson” date night, where you surprise your spouse by “kidnapping” them and taking the lead from there. The date can lead straight to the bedroom, or include other activities. If your significant other isn’t into surprises, you might want to give them a heads up about this one! Try to stay in character ALL night.8. Host Your Own Film Festival Forget Tribeca Film Festival—and who needs Sundance anyway? Create your own film festival in your living room. Decide on a movie genre and choose a few movies neither of you have seen before. Pick a Saturday night when you don’t have much to do and schedule a marathon. Order in food, make popcorn, and kick up your feet.