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