No matter if you are single, or in a relationship, married with kids, or working this Valentine’s Day, I hope you do something fun to spread love and make the day special! Here are some ideas!
- Dinner Date Night Out Now, I had to start with this classic, because this is what Alex and I always do! He always takes me to a nice restaurant that we’ve never been to before! It’s always fun to get dressed up, try a new place and enjoy a good meal with your Valentine. After dinner, we will sometimes hit up a movie, or a cocktail bar for an after dinner drink. But usually, we head home and snuggle on the couch.
- Date Night In We all know that restaurants are packed and flowers are overpriced on Valentine’s Day, so it’s always an option to stay home! Cooking a delicious dinner and dessert together can be so fun and then you eat in the comfort of your own home as you enjoy your favorite tv show! You can make it a little more exciting by trying a new fancy recipe, or play it safe with a classic meal you both love.
- Fancy Night On The Town Where are my single ladies at??? You have to do this at least once! When I was in high school, me and my entire friend group was single. So we decided to get all dolled up and fancy and went out to a nice dinner together. We had a blast and let me tell you, we were having way more fun than anyone else in the restaurant! We then did some shopping in our heels and dresses and then went to see the girliest movie in the theater at the time “Confessions of a Shopaholic” This was such a fun night!
- Homemade Pizza Night I love this idea for families with kiddos! Growing up, mom would give us each our own pizza pan (or tin pie dish) and a ball of dough and we would make our own pizzas! She would have all of the toppings like cheese, pepperoni, peppers, pineapple, etc. We loved seeing how our pizzas looked coming out of the oven! You could even make them heart shaped!
- Do a Craft I love crafting! There are so many options with this one. You could do a paint and wine night at a local art studio, you could have your girlfriends over and all do a craft as you watch chick flicks, you could have your kids make Valentine’s for their friends or neighbors. You can do this by yourself, with your friends, or with your Valentine. Get on Pinterest and get crafty! If you need an idea, check out the Valentine Heart Paint Chip Banner I made. Last year, I hosted a Galentine’s Day Party and we each painted a little canvas!
- Pamper Yourself Whether you book a massage, or do a face mask at home in the bubble bath. Take time for you! Again, this can be if you’re spending the day alone or you could plan this with your spouse! You could even enjoy a nice bath, book, face mask, and glass of wine when you come home from work! This would also be such a fun girl’s night in if you hosted a little spa party for your girlfriends!
- Bring Some Joy to Work If you are like me this year, then you will be working on Valentine’s Day! I also had to work last year on Valentine’s Day and Alex always makes it work and we go out on a different evening. (This can actually be beneficial for more reservation options as well as better prices) However, consider doing something for your coworkers on Valentine’s Day. Bake some heart shaped sugar cookies, or bring in a box pink donuts! It may not be how you’d choose to spend the day, but it will help make the day seem more special and make you and your coworkers happier! (If you are one of my coworkers reading this, I am making no promises!)
- Go on a Mini Vacation This one is perfect this year since Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. You could find a little town (or big city) that’s not too far from you and you could spend one or two nights in a hotel there, exploring a new town and just relaxing with each other. This would also be a great stay-cation. Our city has lots of beautiful and unique boutique hotels that we would love to stay a night in. Splurge on a suite with a jacuzzi, since you aren’t having to pay for travel fees and it still feels like you got a little vacation!
- Make a Fun Breakfast Maybe you have time on Friday to make a fun breakfast for the kids with heart shaped waffles, or maybe you will celebrate on Saturday and enjoy a nice slow morning (my favorite) cooking chocolate chip pancakes and bacon! This is always fun for kids and adults and you can make it super cute with Valentine’s plates and napkins from the dollar store, or do a theme like “pink foods’ and serve strawberry milk, heart shaped pancakes with pink sprinkles, etc.
- Do Something for Someone Else No matter how you are spending your Valentine’s Day this year, I hope you do something to show someone else love. Maybe you bring your lonely neighbor a cookie, maybe you spend your night volunteering, maybe you just make your spouse all of their favorite things for dinner. I hope your focus will be on others. On the ones you love. And also on the ones that rarely feel loved. Happy Valentine’s Day.
