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14 Ways to Treat Yourself This Valentine's Day

You don't have to be in a relationship to feel loved this Valentine's Day

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If you're like me, then you don't have a significant other to buy you a gift or take you out to dinner this Valentine's Day. You might feel a little lonely (or even a little jealous) seeing couples posting cute photos of them at dinner or with the flowers or chocolate they got for each other. Here's a solution: be your own Valentine! Here are 14 ways to treat yourself this Valentine's Day!

Send yourself flowers.

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One of the classic Valentine's Day gifts is flowers. Go online and order yourself a nice arrangement or even just go to the grocery store and pick out a cute bouquet to put in your room, apartment, or house.

Have a spa night.

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Go out and get one of those cheap facials from Ulta. Pick up a new nail polish color. Get a nice body scrub. Turn your bathroom into a spa and pamper yourself!

Buy yourself chocolate.

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Another classic Valentine's gift is chocolate. Get yourself a box of fancy chocolate and indulge. Tip: if you go to the store February 15th, all the Valentine's Day chocolate will be on sale.

Have a movie night.

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Search Netflix for a new movie, get some junk food, and take some time to relax. Invite your other single friends over too.

Get dressed up!

Just because you don't have a date doesn't mean you can't dress up. Get dressed up and take some selfies and post them. #DontNeedNoMan

Order take out.

Order your favorite take out, whether it be Chinese food, pizza, or even a salad. Invite some friends over and eat together (so you don't have to go out and see all the couples).

Make yourself dinner.

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Everyone has a favorite dinner. Take time to make yourself your favorite dish and enjoy it alone or with friends. Or look up a new recipe and have some fun making it.

Do some shopping.

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Spring is right around the corner, which calls for some new outfits. Plus, there's a ton of sales because of the season change. Get yourself something new.

Color or draw.

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There are tons of adult coloring books and free online coloring pages to print. Draw a cool picture or pattern. Break out the colored pencils or markers and go to town. Once you're done, hang it up somewhere.

Catch up on sleep.

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Life can be hectic, stressful, and busy so getting a good night of sleep can be hard sometimes. Make yourself comfy and go to sleep early!

Redecorate or reorganize.

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If you're bored with your bedroom or any other room where you live, take some time to redecorate, reorganize, or rearrange everything. Change is good!

Bake something.

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Baking can be so much fun and so relaxing. Find a new recipe, put on some music, and start baking!

Workout.

Whether it's at home or at the gym, a nice workout can make you feel a lot better. Take a run, do yoga, lift weights, or go to a class.

Do something you enjoy!

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Read a book, write, watch makeup tutorials, do a craft, or do a puzzle. Just do something that you enjoy doing, especially if you usually don't have time to do it.

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