Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Valentine’s Day can be a day of sadness or joy for many reasons, not just because we may not be in a relationship, but it just might not be the ideal relationship. This is certainly the situation with our relationship to the outside world due to the current health mandates! Depending on where you live you may be completely isolated, or you may just not be living normal. This is what happens during a pandemic. So, how do you make a day that is usually celebrated out and often at dinner something enjoyable? We came up with a few ideas that may brighten your day and lift your heart into a better space for health. Most of these are geared toward couples, but many of them can be done alone as well.

1. Netflix and Chill – seriously, watch a movie. Maybe even splurge and pay for a rental. Watch your favorite romantic movie. Grab your favorite treat (of course we recommend healthier options like dried fruit and popcorn), snuggle up with your sweetie or alone with your best fuzzy blanket and maybe even a glass of wine. You don’t have to worry about driving home after!

2. Make Homemade Valentine’s Cards – we have all this extra time at home. Why not make something more heartfelt. Share how you truly feel. It’s time to get crafty! If you are alone, share your love with friends, or better yet, maybe someone who is elderly and isolated. If you don’t know anyone, we could pass some cards along to patients who could use some extra love during this time.

3. Play games – each of you pick your favorite one from childhood, you may even have to order it ahead of time. If you want to learn more about each other look for games that are geared toward getting to know your partner better. You may even want to find one that can “spice things up”. And if you do not have a significant other organize a virtual game on Zoom, call a friend and ask them questions in a game style format that helps you know them better.

4. Lounge around – like we haven’t done enough of that, but seriously, make it a relaxing night. Maybe you have a bubble bath – this is great if alone and even more fun if someone gets to join you. Maybe you do a home pedicure, dip your hands in wax. Wash each other’s hair and get a great scalp treatment. Just unwind!

5. Hang out with other couples or friends online – it’s the Zoom group date. Plan a menu – you could all cook together or order the same things. Chat, catch up, share some cute pics of what you’ve been doing at home. We know you all have done some kind of remodeling or art.

6. Art work – How about a sip and paint? You could even watch Bob Ross and try to duplicate his skills. You could make it fun and paint a shirt for each other. Or a little steamy, just paint each other – make sure you get paint that is safe! You could even go for some edible painting options. Wink, wink!

7. Go Star Gazing – What better time to slow down, drive out of town where you can get a better view without the city lights. Bring a nice blanket, lay under the stars or the clouds if you can’t go at night. Make your own shapes, share what you imagine, what you see, and how it makes you feel. Temperatures may make this a little more difficult in some places so maybe pack some hot chocolate or make a fire and roast marshmallows to keep warm.