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Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that can either make you feel warm and fuzzy or completely down in the dumps. In my opinion, it all comes down to mindset. How you choose to look at the day will determine your experience. People get caught up in the idea that if they are single on Valentine’s Day, then they are doing something wrong. I would like to remind you that not all relationships are healthy and not all couples are blissful on Valentine’s Day. That said being single can mean happiness and bliss!
For me, being single for the second consecutive Valentine’s in a row, is a blessing. I’ve been on a self love journey – working on myself and my well-being, that has brought a peace I never had in the past. I’m using this day to honor myself and the relationship that I have built with ME. I have decided that a relaxing day at home unplugged from social media and work is the way I want to enjoy the day. I thought I’d share a few things I will be using to make the day special in hopes to inspire you, to celebrate YOU.
First off, a luxurious shower experience is key. You could do bath bombs or bubbles but since my bathroom has yet to be renovated I’m opting for an essential oil spray on the shower walls that will make the steam smell like the spa. Amazing smelling body care is a also must. (Smell is a huge thing for me so you will notice the emphasis on it for the whole day.)
Tree Hut Bare Tahitian Vanilla Bean Moisturizing Shave Oil is not only the best smelling shave oil I’ve personally ever used, (think warm tropical paradise) but it’s also incredibly moisturizing. My skin feels soft and smooth every time I used it. It has this unique gel-to-oil formula you can feel during the shaving process as well as after rinsing off. It also contains Monoi Oil which is a blend of sun-soaked Tahitian Tiare Flowers in Coconut Oil known to help moisturize and soften skin while also helping to improve skin elasticity. If you are prone to razor bumps, ingrown hairs or skin irritation from shaving, I highly recommend giving this a try.
After the shower a Valentine’s theme cozy lounge set or Pajamas is a must. I am a huge fan of cute sets and one covered in hearts is perfect for the self love vibes. Also setting the mood by lighting a great smelling candle and surrounding myself with crystals makes me feel super zen.
Continuing on with my spa vibes, a facial is a great option. The Julep Face Mask Trio is perfect because it has three products in one. There’s the Essence Gel that preps your skin, the hydrating sheet mask and the Sleeping Pack to seal it all in. Afterwards my skin just glows.
I already mentioned that for me, scents make the experience, and the perfect fragrance for the occasion is without a doubt Ariana Grande Grande Sweet Like Candy Perfume The name says it all, it’s fresh and fruity, candy themed and smells amazing. I recommend it whether you have a date night or a solo night. It’s so good. The notes are:
- Top: sparkling blackberry, Italian bergamot, pear
- Middle: jasmine sambac, frangipani, dewy honeysuckle
- Base: crème de cassis, marshmallow, cashmere woods, vanilla
I stocked up at Walmart, they have literally everything you could need to create the perfect day for less!
As if it’s a self care day without a festive sparkling beverage! I feel like Sparkletini Strawberry is the perfect choice. It’s fruity, refreshing, and pink! You can have it on it’s own, or add it to a cocktail (it’s also great for flavored mimosas!) It has this Patented Resealable Cork Closure – so it keeps the product sparkling for up to 7 days after opening!
Lastly I plan to binge my favorite girly shows, including Sweet Magnolias or Sex and the City followed by reading a great book before I head off to bed (fur baby cuteness optional.)
So I hope this helps inspire you to take time to celebrate yourself even if you’re single, because self love is a thing and it’s important!!
xo,
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