It’s Valentine’s Day, and the waves of pink, red, and chocolate are in full swing. Flowers are everywhere, even though Spring has not yet bloomed, and every person with a significant (or not so significant) other is trying to figure out the best plan to make this day a good one.
Though the origins of the “holiday” have been heavily diluted by today’s world, one truth about this day remains the same: It’s a reminder of love. Valentine’s Day reminds us to show love, feel love, and celebrate love. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, do something special to enrich your life experience today.
Single celebrations for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a celebration of romantic love. If you’re single on this day, there is still plenty of reason to celebrate and enjoy your time. Love comes in many forms. Even if you have no one else to spend the day with, self-love is an excellent enrichment for the spirit.
Take some time in the day to appreciate yourself. Light some candles. Turn the lights down low. Take a hot bath with some Epsom salt added to heal your body’s aches.
If you’d rather do something more active to treat yourself, take yourself to a jump park or go find a nice disc golf course. Go sit in your favorite nature spot and have a picnic with yourself. Whatever sounds refreshing, exciting, and enriching for you, just take some time to engage with your inner self on this day.
Romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day
The best way to decide on something romantic to do for the one you love is to think about what interests them most. If your love is a lover of the stars, try a date at the planetarium for Valentine’s Day. You could go out for a nice dinner afterward, and end the evening watching a movie on the couch.
Maybe there’s a good concert that falls on that day? You could take a dance class with your lover, or consider scheduling a couple’s pottery class. Whatever the case may be, choose an activity that will light up your partner’s adventurous spirit.
Free ways to celebrate the day
Sometimes Valentine’s Day falls at a bad time financially, considering all the money being spent on Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, a good imagination will set you up for a fun-filled, free journey on this special day.
Consider spending time in nature. It won’t cost you much to get in the car and drive to the nearest nature trail. Go on a hike and bring a blanket and some snacks, so you can stop along the way for an intimate lunch in the woods.
You and your special someone could also use the day to build a memory scrapbook, highlighting your favorite times as a couple together. Building new memories is always a great way to spend time with those you love.
Family fun Valentine’s Day celebrations
Sometimes Valentine’s Day is about the love you share with your whole family and not just your life partner. If you want the kids involved in the day’s celebrations, you’ll have to shift your creativity a bit.
Consider hosting a family game night, decked out with the best snacks and pizza for dinner. Take some time for each family member to state one reason why they love their family, and enjoy basking in the affection of those closest to you.
You may also consider doing something fun outside with the family. Maybe a family drum circle will help liven their spirits? Start a bonfire in the backyard, roast some smores, and play some music together.
Get out there and LOVE!
Now that you have a few viable ideas for some simple Valentine’s Day fun, don’t let this special day go to waste. Get your favorite people together (even if that’s just you and your cat), and spend time sharing love.
