Whether you like it or not, it’s coming. We call itFebruary 14th, but to much of the coupled-off world, it’s Valentine’s Day. (Cue the groans.) From the diamond ring commercials to theromantic moviemarathons taking over your daily programming, this year, forget about defending being single and spend the day doing something positive for yourself. Here are 35 fun activities to do if you're single on Valentine's Day that are way better than overpaying for adozen rosesanyway.
35 Fun Things to Do If You're Single on Valentine’s Day
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1. Drink Wine
Buy a nicebottle of wine(or sign up for awine subscription box),享受每一滴。回到便宜stuff tomorrow.
2. Plan a Cooking Night
Virtually or in person, get a group of some friends together for a fun night of cooking, drinking and merrymaking. You can even create recipes tailor-made for two, just modify measurements appropriately. If you’re going to go the virtual route, meal delivery kits likeBlue ApronorHome Chefmake it easy for everyone to follow along the same recipe and get all the ingredients beforehand.
3. Get Rid of Old Junk
Marie Kondoyour house or apartment while blasting Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” on repeat. Ignore your married neighbors’ repeated requests to turn it down. In fact, turn it up.
4. Dance More
Do the same, but with TLC’s “No Scrubs,” Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent.”
5. Visit a Museum
Erase the memory of Johnny-what’s-his-face and spend the night with the likes of Georgia O’Keefe, Vincent Van Goh, Basquiat or whichever great artists are on display at your local museum. You can also take your adventures oversees with virtual tours of theLouvreorMusée d’Orsay.
6. Plan a Dream Vacation
Whether it’s 1000 thread count sheets in a fabulous hotel, pristine tropical waters or snowy peaks—vacations are the stuff of dreams. Take a one-night escape from the stress of the present by planning a travel adventure. How about one of thesewinter getawaysor25 life-changing tripsto get you started?
7. Take a Stroll Around the Neighborhood
Begin to notice a theme and decide to get out of the house for a bit. Sure it's a little chilly out, but that's just an excuse to finally break out your newwinter bootsandAmazon coat.
8. Go Down a TikTok Shopping Rabbit Hole
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9. Start an Evening of Self Care
Don't shave your legs (because, duh), but do put onfluffy slippers, cozysweatpantsand apply all theskincare productsyou bought during the holidays.
10. Sign Up for a Subscription Box
Use the money you would’ve spent on a gift for your nonexistent S.O. to treat yourself to asubscription boxyou’ve been eyeing.
11. Cue the Rom-Com Movie Marathon
Hate-watch no fewer than sevenromantic comedies. Halfway through recitingWhen Harry Met Sallyline for line, accept that it’s not really hate-watching if you still tear up at the New Year’s Eve scene.
12. Catch Up on Sleep
Oh my God,sleeeeeep. There's nothing like feeling well-rested. Plus, any excuse to stay in pajamas all day sounds good to us.
13. Rank Celebrity Crushes
Watch all theOscar-nominated moviesand rank them by attractiveness of their stars.
14. Babysit for a Family Member
Score major karma points by offering to babysit your nephew while mom and dad go out for their first romantic dinner alone in 23 months.
15.烤甜点和减少Nei临时演员ghbors
We won't judge if you want to keep all 24 cookies for yourself, but if you'd rather minimal leftovers, drop off sweets to your next-door neighbors as an act of kindness. Try baking one of theseValentine's Day cookie recipesor theseOreo-stuffed brownies.
16. Volunteer Somewhere You're Passionate About
Offer your time to a local animal shelter and realize that adogwould make the best boyfriend.
17. Redecorate Your Place
Need a change of scenery? Make it happen without even changing locations. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been spending so much time in our homes the last two years that some of the cracks are showing (in the decor, that is). Whetherit’s the living roomorthe bathroom, give your space a refresh and then show it off at your next dinner party.
18. Tour a National Park
If you’ve always wanted toexplorethe depths of the Grand Canyon, Alaska's stunning glaciers or the dramatic landscape of Sequoia National Park, now is the time to do it. The best part is you can load the itinerary with activities onlyyouwant to do.
19. Have a Themed Takeout and Movie Night
It doesn’t sound revolutionary, but what if you get takeout from somewhere very special (like that fancy Italian restaurant around the corner) and pair it with a fitting film (likeIl Postino)? Treat yourselves to an indulgent meal from a fine dining restaurant and pick a flick that goes with the theme.
20. Host a Game Night
Whether you go to your local pub for Tuesday night trivia or host one right in your living room, game night is guaranteed to bring on tons of laughter. Games such asFriends Trivia,Things They Don't Teach You in Schoolor good ol’Jeopardy!will have everyone on their feet, yelling at the top of their lungs in no time.
21. Start Learning a New Language
The benefits of this one are threefold. First, learning a new language stimulates your brain in a really healthy way (it’s a type of brain gym, which you canlearn more about here). Second—and somewhat superficially—it’s cool and cultured to be able to speak more than one (or two or three) language. And third, it’s the perfect excuse to reward yourself with a trip to the country whose language you’re learning once you reach a certain level of fluency. TryRosetta StoneorDuolingo.
22. Don't Sweat It
Basically, forget about Valentine’s Day and go about your day as you normally would. Just think of all the half-price chocolate you can buy tomorrow.
23. Get a Plant
Give your home a fresh feel by bringing a new plant into the space. Varieties such as lady palms and fiddle leaves make for greatindoor trees, while jade plants and succulents don’t take up as much space and canlive through the winter.
24. Shop all the Sales
Feel free to take advantage of all the Valentine’s Daylingerie,sex toyandjewelry salesgoing on because you’re worth it.
25. Bake a Cake
Because thatromcombinge-a-thon is not complete without a decadentchocolateorred velvet cakein your lap.
26. Host a Boozy Brunch
It’s super cliché, sure. But you can’t deny the glee that comes with bottomless mimosas.
27. Treat Yourself to a Night Out
Start with dinner at your favorite restaurant, then a movie or play, and cap it off with a yummy dessert from a nearby café.
28. Create a Vision Board
It’s never too late to manifest thosenew year goals, so cue up your favorite playlist, gather some old magazines and finally create your vision board.
29. Pet Sit
Volunteer to pet sit for a friend or family member and spend the night bonding with your four-legged cousin. Besides,dogsare better than people, can we all agree?
30. Complete a 24-Hour Social Media Detox
Whether you’re recovering from a recent breakup or you’re reveling in being single, social media can be, in a word,grating, on Valentine’s Day (or any other day, really.) So take a breather from the ‘Gram and give your mind some space to be OK not knowing what everyone you know it up to.
31. Give Yourself a Manicure
Pull out yournail polish collection, queue up your favoriteNetflix show, and while away the eveningpainting your nails. Binge watching a whole season guarantees your nails will have plenty of time to dry. (After that, pull out the popcorn.)
32. Take Yourself to the Spa
Sure, an at-home mani is fun, but if you want a little extra pampering, book yourself a spa appointment. Facials, pedicures, massages and a dip in the sauna? Nothing beats a little quality you-time. But if you'd rather DIY it, be sure to stock up on somequality face masksandessential oils.
33. Cozy Up with a Good Book
Turns out, you do have a Valentine's Day date: A1manbetx.nte , fuzzy blanket, hot beverage of choice and yourself, all curled up next to the fireplace on a cold February night.
34. Write Yourself Some Love Notes
When's the last time you gave yourself a compliment? So often, we fall into a cycle of self-criticism. Spend a little time writing yourself a love note. Nothing cheesy—really think about it. Challenge yourself to write five (or even 10) meaningful things you appreciate about yourself.
35. Host a Cookie Decorating Party
Bake up a batch ofheart-shaped sugar cookiesand spend the afternoon decorating them with cute (and corny) messages.