How to Spread the Love This Valentine's Day - Celebrate with Anyone, Anywhere!
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Whether you're celebrating with your significant other, family, or friends, it's the perfect time to let your loved ones know they’re cherished.
Traditional Valentine's Day gifts like chocolates, jewelry, and flowers are great, but they're temporary. Chocolate gets eaten. Flowers wilt. Jewelry goes in and out of style.
But quality time is a priceless gift that fits any budget and can be enjoyed with anyone — your partner, kids, or friends. So what if this Valentine’s Day you mix things up? Here are a few ideas to create a new Valentine's Day memory . . . with or without the traditional chocolate, jewelry, and roses.
Host a Day of Pampering for Your Galentines
Who said Valentine's Day is only for couples? It’s always a good idea to share the love you have for your girlfriends! How about celebrating with a relaxing spa day?
You can do this for little to no money at home. Just plan a few hours filled with face masks, mani-pedis, or hair treatments. It would be a great time to try applying ear seeds for the first time or using a gua sha stone on your face.
You can watch a movie or just sit around chatting. Be sure to indulge in some chocolate, wine, or your favorite snacks!
If you don’t feel like hosting at your house, take your celebration to Magnolia Wellness! Book a massage or some acupuncture with your bestie, followed up with a lunch or dinner date at your favorite restaurant.
Whatever activities you choose, this is a great opportunity to share stories, laugh together, and appreciate the amazing friendships you have.
Celebrate The Love You Share With Your Family
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your family how much you love them. And it’s particularly fun because you have every excuse in the world to be over-the-top and cheesy about it! Heart shaped pancakes? Matching red jammies? Homemade chocolate covered strawberries? Don’t mind if we do!
While it’s common for kids to craft their own Valentine's Day boxes to collect cards in at school, the celebration of love doesn’t have to end when the school bell rings. We love wearing our Brandy Melville red heart socks with our special Valentine’s Day pajamas from Z-Supply. It’s such a simple way to make a cozy evening at home feel festive and fun.
Looking for something to do together? You can decorate cards to give to grandparents and other family members. Glue candy hearts to a wooden picture frame, and then take a family picture (in your matching jammies) to have printed for it. Maybe you want to watch a love-themed movie together.
Here are some family-friendly movie ideas:
“The Parent Trap”
“Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown”
“Lady and The Tramp”
“The Little Rascals”
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Valentine's Day Special"
No matter what activity you choose, Valentine’s Day is a great reason to make homemade chocolate covered strawberries. Bonus points if you cut the stems off in a v-shape that makes the strawberries look like hearts!
Turn up the Heat with a Romantic Night In
You can enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day with your partner even if you’re having a cozy family-friendly night together with the kiddos at home. For starters, begin the day with a compliment. Before you even get out of bed, tell your partner something you love about them. It could be something physical, emotional, or something they did that impressed you. Not only will this put a smile on their face, but it also sets a positive and loving tone for the day.
Then build anticipation by sending them sweet texts or leaving them lighthearted notes to find. Unless you want to find yourself in an awkward situation, keep it G-rated. A sticky note on their lunch that says something like “I love loving you!” or “Can’t wait to see you tonight!” will do just fine.
Then enjoy a libido-boosting dinner together. If your kids are adventurous eaters, there’s no reason to exclude them from this. While the term "libido-boosting" is often associated with sexual desire, many foods that are considered libido-boosting are actually just very healthy and beneficial for the body. If it makes you feel more comfortable to think of it as vitality-boosting, then do that!
Here’s a Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu Idea to Boost Your Libido and Vitality:
Pumpkin Seed and Arugula Salad: Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is essential for testosterone production. Arugula, like other leafy greens, contains antioxidants and minerals that can contribute to an increased sex drive.
Stuffed Figs with Goat Cheese: Figs are often associated with fertility and love, and they're a great source of fiber and key minerals.
Salmon Served with Asparagus: Seafood like salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health and may boost dopamine levels in the brain, thereby enhancing mood and libido. Asparagus is often promoted as an aphrodisiac due to its high levels of vitamin E and folate.
After dinner, spend some time relaxing together as a couple or a family. Once the little ones are tucked in bed, it’s time to cuddle up with your partner. If you’re feeling frisky and are ready to get down to business with your horizontal dance partner, you can take it from here.
If you find it challenging to tap into your sensual side, here are a few more tips to help ignite your passionate energy.
Awaken dormant sexual energy with Love Goddess Elixir
Use an Intimacy Massage Oil like the one from Foria
Learn about how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help your sex drive
Read how Ear Seeds can help boost your libido
Recharge your sexual health with Chinese herbs
Only you know what’s best for you and your partner, so take these ideas and make them your own. But remember, a healthy sex drive is a major part of a healthy, vital life. So if you’re feeling a little less than excited in this area, now’s a great time to take a few steps to turn things around.
A Massage at Magnolia Wellness is Always The Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
Whether it’s for you or your partner (or both), getting a massage at Magnolia Wellness is always a great idea. Be sure to buy a gift card or book your appointments now so that you have a day of pampering to look forward to.