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How to make Valentine’s Day sweeter on your own

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kent State chapter.

I know how the happiness for being single on Valentine’s Day has become overstated. I think, however, it is still important to celebrate the holiday even though you may not have anyone to celebrate with.

One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday is showing yourself some love as sometimes we can all get too caught up in our busy lives and neglect our needs.

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An easy way to make Valentine’s Day sweeter for yourself includes doing a self-care routine. This can consist of face masks, scrubs or any other skin product you think your skin needs. Even if you are apprehensive about doing a little self-care routine, just know that you and your skin deserve it!

We all deserve a sweet treat from time to time, so why not get yourself a little treat on Valentine’s Day. You deserve that Starbucks drink and piece of candy or cookie, so be your own Valentine and get yourself one!

Another option to allow yourself a sweet treat would be taking the time to make one. This can include making some bake-and-break cookies, making yourself a latte or even just making your favorite meal.

Although sweets can literally make your day sweeter, so can doing what you love. This can include giving yourself time to read that book you’ve been meaning to read, taking time to knit a new accessory or doing whatever your favorite hobby is.

I often find it difficult to make time to watch a movie or tv show; however, giving myself time to watch a few romantic comedies or other Valentine’s Day movies can certainly be a way to make my day sweeter.

For those looking for Valentine’s Day movie recommendations, I would suggest “Moulin Rouge,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and “The Wedding Singer,” as those are a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day watches.

If you are going to watch a few movies, I also recommend making an event out of it. Get yourself a little bowl of popcorn, your other favorite movie-watching treats and just enjoy your night. Of course, you can also invite your friends to come watch with you, as the more the merrier.

A way to make this Valentine’s Day more festive and fun is to wear a cute Valentine’s themed outfit on Valentine’s Day. I personally believe that dressing up for any holiday will make you feel more festive plus if it’s a cute outfit, you’ll definitely feel confident and look great.

For wearing a Valentine’s Day themed outfit, you do not have to go through the trouble of buying another outfit. One of the easiest ways is to wear clothes which are red, pink and purple as well as to incorporate hearts and flowers into your look.

Although many view Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday, you do not have to be in a relationship to celebrate it. So, whatever you do on your Valentine’s Day, just make sure you enjoy it and remember you can also celebrate your love for yourself as it’s important to take care of yourself.

Adriana Gasiewski

Kent State '25

Adriana Gasiewski is junior journalism major with a minor in Italian. Besides being the Partnership Coordinator and on the editorial team for Her Campus, she is also the women and accessibility beat reporter for KentWired and a web writer for A Magazine. Some of her favorite things to do besides writing include reading, drawing and listening to music.