Valentine’s Day is always such a funny day: some people take it super seriously and others just even forget it’s a thing (me!).

Whichever way you you feel about it, one thing I have gotten better about, in recent years, is leaning into a routine of some kind of Valentine’s Day self care.

Even if you are in a relationship, you should really make sure you are treating yourself because it’s important to know that you can make yourself feel good too.

Here are some tips and ideas for Valentine’s Day self care:

Buy yourself flowers!

I used to buy flowers for my apartment in Los Angeles almost weekly, it really brightened up the house and made me feel good.

I lost that mini tradition in the last two years and it wasn’t until this week that I had flowers sent to me as part of a blogger partnership and realized just how much I missed having flowers in my place! So the lessons here is to buy flowers for yourself and it will lift your mood and make you feel good!

Go on a staycation or a day trip:

Depending on where you live and the Covid restrictions this is totally doable!

If you are able to even just get on the road and go to a fun town for the day to shop, eat, and bring your dog. Getting away will feel really good.

Have a mini spa day:

Either at home or at an actual spa: book a message and if the spa has other amenities: a hot tub, sauna, pool — make a whole day of it!

Or try a mud bath – such a refreshing and invigorating experience!

Enjoy an indulgent meal:

Get take out from your favorite restaurant and get all the special occasion dishes: steak, mashed potatoes, oysters, champagne! (At least those are some of my favorites.)

Do some shopping:

I always enjoy a good shopping trip (online or in person).

Treat yourself to something you have wanted for awhile. You deserve it! When you look good, you feel good!

Valentine’s day outfit ideas: