It's almost Valentine's Day and for the many eligible, beautiful singles, it seems like a reminder of their "void." Is Valentine's Day just a "Hallmark Holiday," created to encourage consumerism in America? Why is society so focused on the need to link-up? Can't happy singles celebrate in creative ways, as well? Here are some offbeat Valentine's Day ideas to spark up a new tradition that doesn't revolve around your significant other, or lack thereof, for that matter.
Valentine's Day Girls' Night Out: Seeking Mr. Right Now
Create and design a sleek Evite by Postmark, or any other company of your choice and invite your favorite, upbeat girlfriends for a night out. Create an itinerary of sorts including restaurants or bars you'll make appearances at and goals for each girl. Write out their goals on pink index cards and mixing them up in a giant fishbowl, have your friends choose a card at the beginning of the night. Each card will give a girl an endeavor or goal for the night.
Ideas for sample index cards: "Find a tall, dark, handsome man before 9pm, make eye contact, smile and approach him. Compliment him."
"Buy a drink for a lucky man at the bar and have the bartender/server let the gentleman know the drink is from you."
"Make three people laugh tonight."
"Make a stranger smile."
"Get three phone numbers tonight."
Read the endeavors to each other so that you can encourage the adventures of the night!
Valentine's Day Girls' Night In: Relax, Reflect, Enjoy
Host a relaxing night of bliss with your girls at your house or one of theirs! Buy all of your favorite incense and/or candles, create a peaceful playlist, (even ocean waves) and purchase some different fresh facial masks. Invite a fortune-teller, or write your own secret fortunes for each friend. Create a party favor of cute, girly bags with pink ribbon, pink or red nail polish and/or lip color for your favorite friends. Bake adorable heart-shaped sugar cookies and play a favorite movie in the background.
Valentine's Day Tea Party
Host a dress-up themed brunch with your best gals. Your friends will be excited to dress to impress, share gossip, tea and cookies at your home or even a favorite hotel.
Valentine's Day Yoga Detox
Invite your best girls to power hot yoga class or outdoor yoga, or whichever yoga you aspire to try! After class discuss how you each feel different, more centered or gratitude. If possible, have this conversation in the steam room!
Valentine's Day Rebellion Potluck
Invite your friends to each invite one single friend to your singles' potluck. Each guest must bring a dish and a single friend. This is a great way to extend your social circle and recipe collection without spending time on pinterest or facebook.
These are some fun Valentine's Day activities you can enjoy with close friends, on or around Valentine's Day. Maybe they will inspire a new tradition.
