Even before quarantining became the norm, for many, Valentine's day could be overwhelming some. Whether you are spending the day with a romantic partner, your family, or even just by yourself (You only need one person to eat a box of chocolates), here are a few ways that you can enjoy the holiday without ever leaving your house.
Suppose you are watching alone but want to invite some friends for a socially distanced event. In that case, you can use sites like Telepathy, which connect you to your friends and fellow movie buffs via a browser extension so that you can all be watching the movie together and have a place to chat about your favorite scenes.
The menu doesn't have to be anything special, and it doesn't even have to make sense; pick your favorites and have them ready for a nice relaxing meal on the floor. Grab your favorite bottle of wine to make your picnic a bit boozier, or order in your favorite pizza with extra toppings to make it feel more luxurious. Whatever your choice to eat, make sure that you are comfortable and enjoy yourself to make the most of the holiday.
Suppose you're more into going at your own pace. In that case, you can order meal kits from some of your favorite local restaurants that have all of the things you need to make a masterpiece from the comfort of your own home, plus the added benefit of supporting your local businesses in a time when they need it the most.
Or, if you are feeling more advanced, you can take an online painting class from sites like Skillshare, where some may require payment, others are free. It is also the perfect way to spend the day with friends virtually, so you can compare your artisan skills and share a laugh when things don't always go so perfectly.
If you're one of those lucky people blessed with willpower, you can also wait until the day after and hit up your local shops to get some killer deals on post-holiday candies, but we won't judge you either way!
This Valentine's day, take a few moments to tell those around you how special they are to you. After a year or more in quarantine for some of us, it's important to remember that no one is alone.