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While Valentine’s Day is usually thought of as a day for romance, that definition is only one way that the holiday celebrates love. It is also a day for parents to express their love for their children, to express love for friends, and to enjoy some self-love too.
Valentine’s Day means much more than just heart-shaped candy and red roses, according to TODAY. The holiday is about loving the one you are with and if you are flying solo, it means loving yourself.
“Consider showing yourself some love,” Phyllis Ginsberg, M.A., MFT and author, told TODAY “What gives Valentine's Day meaning is unique to you.” You are truly in the driver’s seat.
You may be thinking about sitting home and ignoring the day. Or may have trouble deciding what to do. No problem. With the holiday falling on the weekend in 2025, the skies the limit. Here are seven suggestions on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day on your own.
Enjoy a Pampering Spa Day
Enjoy a day of relaxation and self-care at a spa. In fact nothing screams self-love more than a massage, facial, and all the amenities, suggests Cosmopolitan. If a spa is out of your budget, you can create one at home. Relax in a bubble bath, DIY your own facial, enjoy a delicious smoothie, and do some calming yoga poses.
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Try a New Recipe
Do you love to cook? Now’s the time for you to try a recipe that you’ve bookmarked on Facebook or TikTok. If you can’t boil water, order in something that you really enjoy and treat yourself to a delicious meal.
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Gift Some Flowers
Flowers are a beautiful way to brighten someone’s day. So if no one is giving you flowers, give them instead. Pick up some flowers after work and bring them to a friend, a neighbor, or a nursing home. Make sure to give yourself some flowers too.
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Create a Vision Board
Help manifest your dreams by creating a vision board. Be creative with pictures, markers, and glitter. Vision boards can help you focus on your goals and keep you on track for success. You can even add some affirmations or inspirational quotes to your vision board. Then hang it in a place where you can view it to keep you motivated and moving forward.
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Make it a Movie Night
Enjoy a movie night by watching an old favorite or a new one on Netflix, suggests TODAY. Pop some popcorn and settle in to watch something that will make your heart sing, a thriller, or even a horror flick. Or you can binge watch a TV show that you enjoy. The night is all yours.
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Visit a Bookstore
Bookstores are making a big comeback. Head to a local bookstore and choose a new book, or two, or three. Browse the shelves, enjoy a latte at the café, pick out some music. There is truly something magical about reading books.
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Take a Vacation
Take a vacation, even just for the day. Visit an art museum, go skiing, or take a soak in a pool. This is a great time to take a long weekend in a destination that you have always wanted to visit. So cross something off your bucket list this Valentine’s Day.
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