From heart-shape decor to DIY date nights, these are our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones just how much you care about them.

Celebrate all day, starting with a festiveValentine’s Day brunch.

Pink perfume bottle drawings

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Put together a menu of sweet and savory dishes, and don’t forget a specialbubbly cocktailfor the occasion.

Learn how to cook a fabulous meal and enjoy a new shared experience with your significant other.

Get the craft supplies out and make handmadeValentine’s Day cardsfor friends and family.

love knots made of clay

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Have a Movie Night In

Stay in and snuggle up with a cozy movie night in.

Make Heart-Shape Pancakes

Whip up a stack of heart-shaped pancakes for the sweetestway to start Valentine’s Day.

Make your favoritepancake batterand either freehand the heart shapes or use a batter dispenser or a silicone mold.

red and white valentine cards

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Try a New Restaurant

Branch out and enjoy a special Valentine’s date night at a new restaurant.

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Host a Galentine’s Day Party

Gather your best gal palsfor aGalentine’s Day celebration yof friendship.

Valentine’s Cake topped with decorated heart-shaped cookies on a stick and a pattern of sprinkles

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Deliver Homemade Treats

Make someone’s day with a delivery of homemade treats.

Package the treats in fun decorative boxes or tins for an extra festive delivery.

Plan a Staycation

You don’t need to hop on a plane to enjoy aromantic getaway.

Pastel table decor

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Play tourist in your own city and stay at a beautiful local hotel.

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Plan a Progressive Dinner

Get all dressed up and plan a memorable progressive dinner out on the town.

floral arrangement with vines in modern blue vase

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Treat Yourself to the Spa

Show yourself some love and treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment.

Or, declare a spa-theme party and invite your friends over for DIY manis and herb-infused cocktails.

Celebrate Outdoors

Get the endorphins flowing with an outdoorsy activity to celebrate your love for one another.

red and pink painted valentines day cards with paint supplies brushes tubes

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Put a luxuriousspin on comfort foodfavorites, such as perfectly creamylobster mac and cheesethat elevates the classic.