Halloween Costume 2Pc. Miss Lil' Riding Hood Include Mini Hood & Dress. This is 2007's new style from Leg Avenue.When you think of Valentines Day, typically your thoughts venture toward valentine gifts and all things heart-shaped candies, chocolate, balloons, greeting cards, jewelry, etc. and couples deeply in love gazing into each others eyes.
Because Valentines Day is for lovers, right?
Actually no. Ladies, there is joy to be had on this infamous day of pink and red, no matter your couples status. Here are some fun ideas for the annual day of love that cover the spectrum of companionship: single, dating, committed relationship, or recent break-up.
If Youre Single . . .
Dont allow yourself to be one of the cynical singles who scowl at any hint of Valentines Day decorations or gifts. Instead: embrace the day!
Thats right. Were in the new millennium, a time when being single is fabulous. Sex & the Citys Carrie Bradshaw made being single more appealing than ever before. You dont have to wait for a significant other to get you a gift buy it yourself! Few things make a girls heart flutter more than Valentines Day jewelry. From a modest bracelet to a diamond ring one of the joys of being single is you can give yourself the gift youd be giving your significant other.
And there are ways to enjoy the day other than buying yourself a gift. Remember when Carrie threw herself a party after years of buying gifts for her friends wedding and baby showers? Transfer that idea to Valentines Day, and have a blast:
Host a party for just you and the girls
Take yourself out on a date, by yourself, to a museum, the movies, dinner or any combination of the three
Buy Valentines Day cards and pass them out to people who are dear to you
Help make someone elses Valentines Day better by volunteering at a non-profit or charity for the day, such as a battered womens shelter, a soup kitchen or the Goodwill.
If Youre Dating . . .
Youve been dating a guy, but youre not yet exclusive, and you dont know if he plans on spending the evening with you, another girl, or the guys. First ask yourself: Do I really want to spend Valentines Day with him?
It is, after all the most romantic day of the year.
If the answer is yes, this can be an opportunity to take the relationship a step further by:
Cooking him a nice dinner at your place
Offering to bring dinner to him at his place
Setting up a double date with friends (so you can get their feedback on your new beau later)
Asking him to set up a double date with some of his friends (you can learn a lot about a guy by spending time with his friends)
If youre flying solo on the big day, you can live the day as a single gal (see the Single subheading above for ideas).
If Youre in a Committed Relationship . . .
Whether youve just moved in together, he just popped the question with a diamond engagement ring, youre newlyweds or youve been together for a number of years, Valentines Day is an opportunity to specifically set aside time for your relationship.
So take advantage of it!
You can start the day with an exchange of gifts. For ideas, keep in mind that Valentines Day jewelry, chocolates and flowers are traditional gifts for a reason there are few who would protest these types of gifts. But rather than going to the place where you spent Valentines Day last year, or where you spend the day every year, be spontaneous and mix things up a bit.
Knowing your significant others interests, tailor a surprise event to both of your liking such as:
A couples massage
Something fun and silly like playing Laser Tag or going to the video arcade to compete in video games
Something crazy that youve never done before but the two of you have always wanted to do, like bungee jumping or hang gliding
Take a hot air balloon ride
Pop the question - theres no better surprise for Valentines Day than receiving an engagement ring
Planning a Valentines Day different from what youve experienced before will give you something to feel good about, give your beloved something to brag about, rekindle the spark or keep the spark going.
If Youve Just Been Through a Break-Up . . .
When youve just dumped someone or youve just been dumped, as a newly-single, the explosion of pink and red that define Valentines Day can leave you depressed, craving romance and longing for your ex.
You just need a little extra TLC. Heres a few ideas to really take good care of you on this special day:
A day at the spa get the most luxurious package that you can afford, and absolutely enjoy spoiling yourself
Retail therapy doing a little damage to the credit card never hurt anybody, and Valentines Day jewelry may be the perfect pick-me-up
Unconditional love Spending the day with someone you love and who unconditionally loves you a manicure with your grandma, grabbing lunch with your dad, or catching a matinee with your mom may be just what you need
Theres something for everyone on Valentines Day. Just look at the annual celebration of love as an excuse to celebrate life, and you are sure to find something fun and enjoyable to do. Enjoying the most romantic day of the year can be achieved with or without a valentine.
Jill Renee is the president of Danforth Diamond, an online jewelry store offering romantic gift ideas such as Valentines Day jewelry and engagement rings. View Danforth Diamonds selection of Valentines Day jewelry at: http://www.danforthdiamond.com/specials/Valentines-Day-Jewelry.htm
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