Your date is sitting across from you and you can feel your cheeks heat up. The lights in the restaurant are dim, but you can see their eyes are sparkling. The dessert is served and it’s red velvet cake with two spoons and one plate. This morning, they gave you a bouquet of fresh roses and in the afternoon assorted chocolates—maybe tonight you’ll get a kiss?
Romance is in the air and hearts are displayed everywhere. Valentine’s Day. The time when people receive notes from secret admirers, anticipate a gift from a true love, or get the opportunity to spoil themselves with sweets. Restaurants and stores are decorated with colors of vibrant pink and red and bowls are filled with conversation hearts displaying sentiments such as “HUG ME” or “BE MINE.”
Yummy treats you can make during this time include chocolate-covered strawberries. Dunk those strawberries in white, milk, or dark chocolate for a sweet and tart indulgence. Another quick and easy snack is to dip large pretzel rods in pink or red frosting and add some sprinkles for sparkle; these treats are crunchy, colorful, and creamy. Are you desiring something warm and gooey? Create heart-shaped rice krispies treats! Add some red food coloring and frosting for a fun twist. Cake pops, truffles, and donuts are always a must to treat yourself with during this season because you deserve it! Biting into these goodies will leave you believing you are in a dreamland of disco balls and pink sparkles.
Activities are a fun way to enhance your festive spirit. This may include making fluffy pancakes, drizzled with syrup, covered with chocolate chips, and whipping cream served to your Valentine; breakfast in bed. Stop by a floral shop to purchase flowers and give them to a friend, companion, or family member. Doing this act of kindness will be worth it, especially seeing their sparkling pearly white smile afterward.
Are you feeling generous? Hand out cards to the people you care about, filled with words about how much you appreciate, cherish, and love them. Using a ribbon and gift bag, wrap a homemade treat to go along with the card. Warm fuzzies will be sprinkled onto the gift receivers.
Host a Valentine’s Day party if you are ready for action and enjoyment. Add some leisure to the night and play board games. Put on a karaoke performance to contribute to the night of shenanigans and fun; you can dance in your living room with your hips swaying side-to-side, matching the rhythm of the music. Pour champagne glasses to the brim with strawberry lemonade or fruit punch. Cheers to spending a day with lots of laughter and love. Set up a chocolate-tasting station on your kitchen counter for another aspect of your elegant evening.
Are you feeling in desperate need of relaxation? Fill your bathtub with sudsy water mixed with Epsom salt and rose petals. Top it off with a bathtub tray to watch a movie on your laptop, and sip on a pink mocktail, while soaking in the steaming water. Once done with the luxurious bath, add a moisturizing face mask to complete your spa experience.
Set up that date, host a heart-themed party, or treat yourself to an evening of relaxation to commemorate the loveliest day of the year. So open your kitchen cabinet and grab those heart-shaped cookie cutouts, wrap yourself in an apron, and don’t forget the sprinkles!
