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5 apps and websites that will put a fun spin on your Valentine’s Day

STORYDenise Ng
Emergency Bonus – Date Escape What: Once the panic button is pressed, the app will call the user, as well as send texts with legitimate excuses to help the user get out of a date. Why: This one is for those who are still looking for love and going on a date for the first time. In case the night doesn’t unfold as well as you wish, this app will rescue you.
Emergency Bonus – Date Escape What: Once the panic button is pressed, the app will call the user, as well as send texts with legitimate excuses to help the user get out of a date. Why: This one is for those who are still looking for love and going on a date for the first time. In case the night doesn’t unfold as well as you wish, this app will rescue you.
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Need help with date night? Here are some one-stop online portals that will give you great ideas on how to spend - or dodge - the day

If you are feeling adventurous – KliKaKlu What: Using your phone’s camera and GPS, the app allows you to customise photo hunt games, where participants can reveal secrets and win rewards when they crack your clues. Why: What is a more heart-warming gift than a scavenger hunt that takes you back to places that have sentimental value for both of you?
If you are feeling adventurous – KliKaKlu What: Using your phone’s camera and GPS, the app allows you to customise photo hunt games, where participants can reveal secrets and win rewards when they crack your clues. Why: What is a more heart-warming gift than a scavenger hunt that takes you back to places that have sentimental value for both of you?
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If you are feeling explorative – Theand.us What: Created by The Skin Deep, the documentary THE { } AND explores the emotions of real couples by getting them to ask each other honest questions about their relationship. On the website, you can watch the videos of all the couples, and have a go at the questions with your partner. Why: It may surprise you and your partner how much more you can learn about each other. Sitting down to talk about the connection the two of you share may be more vital than you think in this digital age.
If you are feeling explorative – Theand.us What: Created by The Skin Deep, the documentary THE { } AND explores the emotions of real couples by getting them to ask each other honest questions about their relationship. On the website, you can watch the videos of all the couples, and have a go at the questions with your partner. Why: It may surprise you and your partner how much more you can learn about each other. Sitting down to talk about the connection the two of you share may be more vital than you think in this digital age.
If you are feeling goofy – Bounden What: Choreographed by the Dutch National Ballet, this app makes dancing easy for you and your partner. Holding either end of a device, you tilt the device around a virtual sphere following a path of rings and follow the moves. Why: This is definitely the most innovative dancing app of the year and will spice up your night. However, the moves are not the easiest so make sure your partner is as energised as you are.
If you are feeling goofy – Bounden What: Choreographed by the Dutch National Ballet, this app makes dancing easy for you and your partner. Holding either end of a device, you tilt the device around a virtual sphere following a path of rings and follow the moves. Why: This is definitely the most innovative dancing app of the year and will spice up your night. However, the moves are not the easiest so make sure your partner is as energised as you are.
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If you are feeling crafty – Yummly What: Yummly offers everything from recipe recommendations to handy tools and informative videos to help you and your partner put together the best home-made candlelit dinner. Why: Whether you’re planning a surprise meal for your partner, or making it a cooking date-night, this will be your best kitchen assistant. It features a selection of Valentine’s Day-themed recipes.
If you are feeling crafty – Yummly What: Yummly offers everything from recipe recommendations to handy tools and informative videos to help you and your partner put together the best home-made candlelit dinner. Why: Whether you’re planning a surprise meal for your partner, or making it a cooking date-night, this will be your best kitchen assistant. It features a selection of Valentine’s Day-themed recipes.
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Emergency Bonus – Date Escape What: Once the panic button is pressed, the app will call the user, as well as send texts with legitimate excuses to help the user get out of a date. Why: This one is for those who are still looking for love and going on a date for the first time. In case the night doesn’t unfold as well as you wish, this app will rescue you.
Emergency Bonus – Date Escape What: Once the panic button is pressed, the app will call the user, as well as send texts with legitimate excuses to help the user get out of a date. Why: This one is for those who are still looking for love and going on a date for the first time. In case the night doesn’t unfold as well as you wish, this app will rescue you.