Over the years, my feelings towards this day have been mixed. Trust me. There have been Valentine's Days where I wanted to skip right on over to the 15th and forget "heart day" even existed. BUT, there have also been years where I've basked in the glow that IS Valentine's Day. Every year however, there's one thing that makes me happy no matter how I'm feeling towards the actual holiday. EVERYTHING IS PINK. AND SPARKLY. AND PINK. Enough said.
Now, on to the lists!
For those of you who thoroughly enjoy V-Day...
1. Date night! Whether it's out to a bar with your girl (or guy) friends, or to a fancy shmancy restaurant with your significant other, going out can yield some sweet Valentine's deals at certain restaurants.
2. Movie night. What's not fun about snuggling on the couch and watching a sweet rom com with your honey?
3. Spa. This is something you can do out, or at home, with your girls, or with your man (if you can convince him that a pedicure is occasionally necessary and can be totally manly). Plus...massages. Need I say more?
4. Quality time. There's nothing I love more than a nice night in. Cook dinner for your valentine, make a sweet dessert, and maybe flip through some old pictures or videos from when you two first started dating. Nostalgia can be romantic!
5. Last (but certainly not least), write a love letter. It's simple. GIRLS. LOVE. ROMANCE. At least this girl does. Writing your girlfriend/wife/fiancé a love letter telling her exactly why you appreciate her will get you some serious brownie points! And ladies, this activity isn't just for the men. They like to hear why you think they're so special, too!
...And for those of you who wish this holiday would go crawl in a hole and die...
1. Pandora. I know we're all about Spotify now a days (and trust me, I use mine like crazy), but around Valentine's Day, Pandora puts out stations full of songs that are dedicated to everything BUT love and romance!
2. Hang out with friends that are unattached. Spending time with your friends that are married, in a relationship or dating can be hard when you're single-especially around a day that's about all things love. Seek out your single friends and spend some QT talking about how nice it is to be free!
3. Spa day. Yes, I know I mentioned this in the other section but it applies to both. Hey, if you're holed up in a spa all day, you might just forget what day it is while you get a facial, mani, pedi and massage all at the same time. And if going to a spa might break the bank, pull out your face masks, nail polish and body scrubs and do it DIY style. Don't forget-there are a bunch of face mask recipes on Pinterest!
4. Go bar hopping with your besties. As the night goes on, you'll loosen up. Not to mention you can dance and appreciate all the eye candy with your girls.
5. Have an "Anti-Valentine's Party". We have "Anti-Proms" so why not? It can be more fun than celebrating the actual holiday!
Whether you love Valentine's Day or detest it, there are ways to make it fun. So rally your friends, and grab your significant other and make the day (and night) one to remember!
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