Love it or hate it, February 14 is right around the corner.
The point is, the holiday is really what you make it.
Why not make it fun?
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Its like they say, you’re able to only love someone else if you love yourself first.
Send yourself heart-shaped cookies and a cute Valentines bouquet, or plan a staycation if your budget allows.
V-Day plans are what you make of them.
Send vintage Valentines Day cards.
This will be my second year buying secondhand valentines and sending them to friends.
Why does it seem like the designs of yesteryear used to be so much more thoughtful and cool?
I always look forward to crafting, decorating, and making everything feel and look extra special.
Tascha Berkowitz, assistant fashion editor
Be your own valentine.
I always venture to make myself feel extra special on Valentines Day, regardless of my current relationship status.
I started the routine of sending myself flowers on Valentines Day, and writing a self-love letter to myself.
My husband and I have a favorite restaurant…that we only go to on Valentines Day.
Its been our tradition for many years now and something we always look forward to.
We celebrate our friend-love every day, but its nice to set aside this occasion to let it gush.
Watch a romantic movie and order in.
In general, Im a television fanatic.
Monique Wilson, editorial assistant
DIY: Craft some flower arrangements.
DIY, Part 2: Serve up cocktails & mocktails.
Im embarrassed every time I see it as I grab a half-finished bottle of wine instead.
Its cheaper and more convenientand I dont have to leave the living room!
Together I definitely think we can make something good to enjoy this year!
Go for the classic movie night.
This years releases are serving up every vibe you’re free to think of.
Want something spicy?Babygirlwill get youhot and bothered.
Looking for a laugh?One of Them Dayswill be a hit with you and your best friends.
Im married, but Im all about the solo date.
A.M.
Take a hard group fitness class.
I work out frequently.
But sometimes I need an especially exhausting and painful, but rewarding, sweat session.
My go-to is aPilates classor hot yoga, where I can feel my muscles relax and my mind decompress.
Make a playlist of love songs.
More of that energy!
Your family members and friends deserve to be showered with affection too.
A.M.
Plan a Valentines Day game night.
My favorite date-night ideas usually involve some sort of fun activity, and Valentines Day is no exception.
Theres so much you could do beyond pulling out a dusty board game from the basement.
