I spent many a Valentines Day as a single lady. In my college days I spent a lot of V-days with friends, hitting the bar scene and taking advantage of being with my girlfriends. Fast forward a few years, I had a career and was not even slightly interested in hitting the bar but I still wanted to do something special for February 14. I can honestly say that my favorite Valentines Days were when I was single! This doesn’t mean I haven’t enjoyed the romantic holiday with my hubby, but there’s something nice about devoting a day to self love and care. I made a conscious decision that I would focus on myself, do things I enjoyed and show myself the love I would normally be dishing out to a valentine. I made a list for all of you single ladies looking to spoil herself and offer herself a whole lotta self love! You deserve it!
1. Dress Up! Dress up for yourself during the day! Whether you are working, running errands or staying in, put on your favorite outfit with your favorite accessories and feel good about yourself! This day is all about you so be sure you check yourself out in a few mirrors throughout the day and offer yourself your highest compliments!
2. Enjoy the day ALL day! Pack yourself a festive lunch or treat yourself to your favorite lunch spot. Make sure you continue to spoil yourself throughout the day. Do the things YOU love knowing you don’t have to worry about catering to someone else’s tastes. If you want the mac and cheese, get yourself the mac and cheese! Calories don’t count on Valentines Day!
3. Cook a different dinner! On your way home hit the grocery store and get ingredients to make something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t had the time or guts to. My last single Valentines Day I made butternut squash risotto. It took an hour and a half to cook but I blasted music, sipped some wine and enjoyed every minute of it. And let me tell you, it is still my favorite meal to make.
4. Spoil Yourself! Also hit the liquor store (if you drink), and pick up some wine or even better, pink champagne! No guy wants to drink pink champagne so relish in the fact that you don’t care, YOU like pink champagne! If you don’t drink, get some hot chocolate or your favorite beverage at the grocery store when you grab your dinner fixins.
5. Get Comfy! A few days before Valentines Day go out and get (or order online) a pair of insanely comfortable pajamas. I’m talking feeling like you’re wrapped in a cloud jammies. And maybe throw in a pair of slippers! Make sure you don’t cheat and wear them before the big day. Pop those bad boys on the second you walk in the door. Seriously a trail of clothes to your room is totally acceptable. Don’t waste a minute of your you night being anything but oh so comfortable!
6. Listen to great music! Blast your favorite pandora station. I chose to listen so songs that made me feel good and motivated. Song’s that you can rock out to in your kitchen to help you feel your absolute best. No sad sappy stuff!
7. Set the mood! Light some candles with amazing fruity girl smells. Pick your favorite scent and have it going strong!
8. Pillow Fort?! Throw pillows and blankets on your couch so it resembles a giant marshmallow pit! You’re gunna be soooo comfy!
9. Movie time! Eat on the couch in front of your favorite movie. There are no rules on this day that you need to sit at the table. Share your meal with your favorite characters and enjoy that you have the freedom to do so!
10. Self Care! Finally take a bath or do something along the lines of self care. Read a great book, do a face mask or a pedicure. Do something special that you don’t give yourself the time to do on a normal night!
I can’t stress enough how important self love is! You can’t give love to someone else if you don’t know how to give it to yourself. Make yourself a priority on Valentines Day! Do you, be you, and love you! You are so worth it!
Erin
