18 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single

Laugh Your Butt Off|Laugh Your Butt Off

Cozy Up With a Book|Cozy Up With a Book

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Treat Yo'Self

One of the best things about being single on Valentine's Day is you don't have to worry about getting a gift for someone else. Better yet, spend that money on yourself! Too many times have you pushed aside what you wanted to buy stuff for your kids. This time, treat yo' self to those shoes you've been eyeing for months or a splurge a little on a more expensive bottle of wine.

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One of the best things about being single on Valentine's Day is you don't have to worry about getting a gift for someone else. Better yet, spend that money on yourself! Too many times have you pushed aside what you wanted to buy stuff for your kids. This time, treat yo' self to those shoes you've been eyeing for months or a splurge a little on a more expensive bottle of wine.

Singles Night Out|Singles Night Out

Drop the kids off with the ex or a sitter, and turn Valentine's into Galentines by getting together with the girlfriends for a drink, karaoke or bowling (or all of the above!). Valentine's Day is about making those you care about feel loved, so share a few hours with friends who have been with you through thick and thin.

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Drop the kids off with the ex or a sitter, and turn Valentine's into Galentines by getting together with the girlfriends for a drink, karaoke or bowling (or all of the above!). Valentine's Day is about making those you care about feel loved, so share a few hours with friends who have been with you through thick and thin.

Send Secret Valentine's|Send Secret Valentine's

If you'd rather stay home but still want to let your girlfriends know how much you appreciate them, organize a secret Valentine's gift exchange. Like Secret Santa, single friends can draw a name and send that person flowers, small gift or even Target gift cards (because the obsession with Target is real). It's way less sad than sending flowers to yourself, and now you'll actually have a (legitimate) secret admirer!

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If you'd rather stay home but still want to let your girlfriends know how much you appreciate them, organize a secret Valentine's gift exchange. Like Secret Santa, single friends can draw a name and send that person flowers, small gift or even Target gift cards (because the obsession with Target is real). It's way less sad than sending flowers to yourself, and now you'll actually have a (legitimate) secret admirer!

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Volunteer|Volunteer

Spread the love to others, to the environment or to a cause you're most passionate about. Many organizations have 5K runs on Valentine's Day that draw attention and raise money to a community need. Some soup kitchens or shelters even hold special events for those in need. Check your local organizations for opportunities. And hey, if it's a family-friendly volunteer opportunity, bring the kids along! You'll be spending time with them while teaching them the true meaning of giving.

Fabio Will Be Your Valentine's Date

Last year, Hallmark produced a virtual Valentine's Day date through Feeln, and it was such a hit, why not have Fabio be your date again this year? With a click of your remote, Fabio will be there for 18 minutes, showering you with compliments and asking you about your day as he lays on a bearskin rug in front of a roaring fire. We can't make this stuff up.

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