A single woman’s guide to Valentine’s Day

BY ANNABETH JOHNSON

Multimedia Journalist

From rose bouquets to heart-shaped boxes full of chocolates, Valentine’s Day is the holiday known for celebrating love with that special someone.

There are some who have not met their person yet, but that does not mean they still cannot partake in the Valentine’s Day festivities.

Here are some activities that a single woman can do to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Take yourself out on a fancy date

Dressing up and taking yourself out to your favorite restaurant is a great way to treat yourself and enjoy the holiday of love with the food you love.

If money is too tight for a restaurant self-date, then going to get ice cream or coffee is a cheaper alternative that still emphasizes the same purpose.

Cook yourself a nice dinner

If you have the experience and resources or simply would not like to go out to eat, you can always stay in and cook yourself a fancy dinner.

Turning on your favorite TV series or playlist while cooking your favorite meal is a great way to surround yourself with things you love this Valentine’s Day.

Perhaps you are open to cooking a fancy dinner for yourself but are out of ideas.

Here are some meal ideas, which vary in experience needed, that can be found online:

-Spaghetti, green beans, and garlic bread

-Shredded chicken soft tacos, black beans, and spanish rice

-Steak, oven-roasted asparagus, and mashed potatoes

-Stuffed baked potatoes and caesar salad

-Smoked Salmon, white rice, and oven-roasted broccoli

If cooking is not your strong suit, ordering a meal and bringing it home is also always an option.

Whether it is homemade, take-out or chef-made, enjoying your favorite meal should be on your checklist of Valentine’s Day activities.

Treat yourself to some chocolates and a floral bouquet

When someone thinks about Valentine’s Day, they think about that heart-shaped box of chocolates and a deep red rose bouquet.

This combination of items is the staple of this holiday but should not be limited to only couples.

This Valentine’s Day, hop in your car, drive to your local floral shop and spend that money on a big bouquet for yourself.

Once the flowers are taken care of, swing by your local market and pick out a box of chocolates to indulge in.

Get a workout in

For those who like to stay active, getting some exercise this Valentine’s Day can benefit your health and is a great way to start or end the day in a productive manner.

Besides, the gym may be emptier this holiday, and that just means easier access to all of the machines.

Have a self-care movie night

Maybe you are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your home.

Since you are spending the day celebrating all of the things you love, why not include some healthy past times such as the luxuries of self-care?

After getting all cozy for the evening, cuddle up in a blanket and turn on your favorite TV series to binge-watch while your face mask and freshly painted nails dry.

The activities listed above are only a few of the ways that an unaccompanied woman can be involved in the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Valentine’s Day is special whether it is shared with someone or not. Therefore, the day should be filled with activities that make it special to you.

So treat yourself this Valentine’s and always remember to celebrate that special someone – even if that means celebrating yourself.