romance

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This day can be especially hard if you’re single. You may feel like you are the only person on earth who’s not in a relationship. Well, you’ll be glad to know you can relax, because 50.2% of adults in the United States are single. So you are definitely not alone, and you should make Valentine’s Day special for yourself! Plan a solo night, or invite a friend or family member over. Valentine’s Day is all about love. Romantic love is great, but love for yourself, friends and family is just as important!

If you have a special romantic someone, there is pressure to decide what to do together on this special day. It is even more challenging this year because there isn’t as much to do. I have found some different and fun things to do at home, which hopefully will make this Valentine’s Day one to remember, no matter what your relationship status!

1. Light all the candles in your house, turn off all electronics and listen to music. This is my favorite! This activity can be romantic, but it can also be just kicking back with your favorite beverage by yourself or with a friend listening to your favorite music.

2. Bake a cake or cupcakes! Make your favorite flavor cake/cupcakes then decorate with every pink, purple and red sprinkle you can find. Proceed to eat it without an ounce of guilt! You deserve it!

3. Watch a Stand-up Comedy Show. This is a very underrated activity. I recently started watching stand-up comedy shows. There are many to choose from on Netflix. One of my favorites is John Mulaney, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City. He is an absolutely brilliant and hilarious comedian. Laughing is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. So on this day of love, give yourself the gift of a good hearty belly laugh!

4. Research a City You Want to Visit. This is especially relevant this year because we are not able to travel as easily. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Pretend you’re actually planning a trip to this place and make a board on Pinterest where you store all your info! Include your hotel, the best places to eat, hot tourist spots, museums, galleries, shops and anything else you would like to do or see while you are there. If you can dream it, you can achieve it, so go wild and plan your absolute fantasy trip! Hopefully, it won’t be long and you’ll be on your way for real!

5. Do An Online Dance Class. This is new to me. I really had no idea that online dance classes existed. This is another fun Valentine’s Day venture to do solo or with someone else. They have everything from ballet to cardio intensive. It not only gets you active, but it also teaches you a new skill! DancePlug.com offers dance classes in every type. Also, ObeFitness.com offers cardio intensive type dance classes. They offer a free trial period or a free class, so you can try it out before you commit financially. These are only two of the many that are available. An internet search for virtual dance classes will give you many different options. Go and get your groove on this Valentine’s Day!

I hope you like some of these Valentine’s Day activity ideas and that you give one or two a try! Take care and have an amazing day!