There’s less than a week until Valentine’s Day. I’m not a big Valentine’s Day girl, but I’m all for spreading the love. Of course, you don’t need a specific day to show love, but it’s nice to have one.
I remember being a kid, so excited to pick out Valentine’s Day cards for the class. Would I go, PowerPuff Girls? Maybe, I’d surprise everyone with Spongebob. Or I’d take up residency in a Barbie world. Whatever I went with, I knew all of my classmates would appreciate it. Aside from heart-shaped lollipops and boxes of conversation hearts, there’s nothing sweeter than a card. Alright, maybe an overpriced box of chocolates. However, I digress.
As I got older, the stakes surrounding Valentine’s Day increased. There weren’t cute cards to hand out. There was more pressure. Maybe, that’s a me thing, but I’ve always wanted to make Valentine’s Day perfect. That’s perfect for everyone in my life.
Valentine’s Day looks different this year, which is even more reason to make things feel special. So, I thought I’d share a few of my past tricks along with some new ones. I think we could all use a little extra love this year.
- Cupcakes: I think homemade cupcakes blow an overpriced box of chocolates out of the water. There’s something more sentimental about taking the time to bake something. My go-to has always been icing filled red velvet. You don’t need to be a professional baker to get a little fancy. It also doesn’t need to be cupcakes. Brownies and cookies are great options too!
- A card: I know I said I gave up on cute cards, but this year is a great excuse to bring them back. It’s a great way to get a little creative while reminding someone what they mean to you. Maybe, you’re more on the flirtatious side than the creative side. There are fun cards for that. Either way, what better day than Valentine’s Day?
- Flowers: Cliche, yes. But who doesn’t love flowers? They embody romance as well as love, in both senses of the word. *Protip- press one of the flowers in a book, so you’ll always have it.
- Snacks: Sweets are always associated with Valentine’s Day. However, I think savory is a great way to go. I mean, can you think of a better way to show someone how much they mean to you than a savory care package? It’s also a great companion for a date idea coming soon.
- A meal: So, you may not be able to cook for someone this year. But who says you need to be there to give someone a good meal? There are a variety of services that allow you to send food to someone. It could be an entire meal they can cook for themself. Or maybe you order that person their favorite takeout. Food is one of the most loving gestures.
- A message or a phone call: It’s the simple things that make the most impact, right? Just letting someone know you love them or that you’re thinking about them is all we want.
Spending the day with the ones we love is ideal, but that’s not always an option. So, if you’re showing love from a social distance, make it extra special. Everything on this list is safe! If you’re lucky enough to be with a loved one or if you’re showing love from a social distance.
Before I go, I have one thing to ask all of you.
Will you be my Valentine?
Happy Valentine’s Day! xo
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