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To The People Who Dislike Valentine's Day

Volunteer, donate, buy someone a coffee.

Krista Evans
Feb 13, 2018
Tampa, Florida
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To The People Who Dislike Valentine's Day
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Every year when February rolls around you get all the people that say they hate Valentines Day and how it's not even a real holiday.

Well, personally I LOVE it and I have never ever had a significant other to spend it with until this year. I think everyone gets caught up in the fact that they have no one to spend it with when in reality a boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, etc aren't the only people that you can celebrate this holiday with. If you are feeling bitter towards Valentine's Day, try these out and maybe you can find some joy in it too !

1. Candy

HELLLOOOO, this is probably the best part about Valentine's Day. If you're like me and have a raging sweet tooth, Valentine's Day is the goldmine for your favorite sweets. I mean they have aisles in the stores stocked with candy strictly for this holiday. Starburst comes out with the two best flavors sold exclusively, red and pink! Love thyself and treat thyself to some candy this Valentine's Day. Also, the discounted candy the day after is a steal! (I am not responsible for any cavities LOL)

2. Celebrating Platonic Love In Your Life

Like I mentioned, for 21 years of my life I have been romantically alone on Valentine's Day. Of course I wanted to have a special someone to spend it with but that didn't stop me from celebrating with other people I loved. When I was a kid my parents would get me chocolates and a card. My friends and I would go on single friends dates, get each other stuffed animals, and candy. Marketing has a way of making you feel like Valentine's Day is only for romantic love, but just get together with whoever you love and love them harder on this day.

3. Love Yourself

If you're feeling down maybe this is a day where you can spend a little more TLC on yourself. Run yourself a bath, throw in that Titsy Tosty bath bomb from LUSH, and light some candles. Have some wine and just spend sometime reflecting on what makes you love you and everything that makes you...well YOU.

4. All About Love

This holiday is all about love and I think that's what the world needs some more of. Lots-o-love. The world has been going through some pretty horrible things and even though love should always trump hate, take this day to put a little extra love out there. Volunteer, donate, buy someone a coffee. I guarantee that this will make the day seem a little brighter for you.


I know a lot of you are probably grumbling at my excitement over this holiday, but as you can see it doesn't have to be dreadful ! February 14 is approaching and fast, so why not spend it in good spirits and maybe even better company. I mean who doesn't love love ?!



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