Because on the finish of the day, Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a celebration of affection—with your self, your loved ones, your mates, your pet, your group…and yeah, certain, your love curiosity too. The level is, the vacation is de facto what you make it. So, why not make it enjoyable?
But whether or not you are planning a elaborate dinner reservation along with your accomplice, happening a primary date, making DIY valentines for mates, or staying cozy on the sofa at house solo with a heart-shaped pizza, the important thing to an excellent Valentine’s Day exercise is all within the particulars and getting your self out of your routine. Dinner and drinks (or mocktails) could also be a date-night staple—and an ideal valentine plan—however do not be afraid to modify it up even when it is so simple as making an attempt a new-to-you restaurant or delicacies.
If you’re celebrating with a accomplice this 12 months, do not let that cease you from having fun with some actual me time as properly. It’s like they are saying, you possibly can solely love another person should you love your self first. Send your self heart-shaped cookies and a cute Valentine bouquet, or plan a staycation in case your finances permits. Luckily, many spa and wellness facilities supply couple therapeutic massage packages and different offers for Valentine’s Day, which generally is a nice reward you possibly can get pleasure from along with your accomplice or solo. But if a full spa day is not within the playing cards, even one thing so simple as altering up your nails with a contemporary festive manicure can remind you that love is within the air.
See? V-Day plans are what you make of them. So, listed here are some enjoyable actions to do on Valentine’s Day, whether or not that is with your mates or romantic accomplice, in line with Glamour editors.
Send Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards
“This might be my second 12 months shopping for secondhand Valentine’s Day playing cards and sending them to mates. Why does it appear to be the designs of yesteryear was once a lot extra considerate and funky? I discovered plenty of playing cards on eBay from the 40s and 50s, and I am unable to wait to distribute them to all my homies.” —Lauren Brown, senior visuals editor
Party With the Gals
“I really like internet hosting somewhat Galentine’s Day soirée for my closest girlfriends—it’s the proper excuse to get artistic and rejoice friendship! I all the time look ahead to crafting, adorning, and making the whole lot look and feel further particular. My house transforms right into a pink haven for the evening (or not less than, somewhat extra pink than it already is), stuffed with candles, ribbons, the prettiest treats, and the very best reminiscences with my women!” –Tascha Berkowitz, assistant style editor
Be Your Own Valentine
“I all the time attempt to make myself really feel further particular on Valentine’s Day, no matter my present relationship standing. I began the routine of sending myself flowers on Valentine’s Day, and writing a shallowness letter to myself. I often order the flowers months prematurely, so I are inclined to neglect what I wrote within the letter. But by some means, it’s all the time precisely what I want to listen to.” —Jazmin Gathers, social media supervisor
Go to “Our Spot”
“My husband and I’ve a favourite restaurant…that we solely go to on Valentine’s Day. It’s been our custom for a few years now and one thing we all the time look ahead to. I like all the time realizing that ‘our spot’ will ship on good meals, good drinks, and an excellent ambiance. Plus, it is a enjoyable solution to do a relationship test in, because the dialog naturally turns to how a lot has modified and the way far we have come within the 12 months since we have been final there.” —Anna Moeslein, deputy editor
Dinner and Drinks!
“It’s a kind of an unofficial custom that my girlfriends and I’ll spend Valentine’s Day collectively, treating ourselves to a stunning dinner with wine flowing. We rejoice our friend-love each day, nevertheless it’s good to put aside this event to let it gush.” –L.B.
