Single Girl's Guide to Surviving Valentine's Day

February is among us which means that love is lurking around the corner. Every February 14th, we celebrate Valentine’s Dayby indulging in chocolates, heart shaped balloons, flowers and romantic dinners. Restaurants are filled with couples and everything around us inevitably reminds us that we are Solteras! If you do not have a significant other, if you have yet to findyour Principe Azul, or simply do not have a date, do not despair. After all, Valentine’s Day is El Día del Amor y la Amistad, and you can express your love in many ways. This Valentine’s Day treat the day with enthusiasm, be optimistic and plan ahead. Here are a few tips that will help you make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable:

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Share the Love. Find the one person that loves you unconditionally, no matter what.  Be sure to let this person know how important they are in your life. Consider being the first person to wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day with a phone call at the beginning of the day. You can also arrange to send them flowers with a sincere and lovingnote.

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Be Polite. Be sure to greet and smile at everyone you come across during the day. Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day tostart smiling. Do it now! You never know who Cupid has in mind for you.

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Volunteer. What better way to express love for life than by giving back to your community. Plan ahead and research how you can help. Contact hospitals, assisted living, or animal shelters. Valentine’s Day can be torturous for a lot of people and you can be that one person that lightens up the day for someone else.

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Treat Yourself. Schedule yourself a day of beauty and relaxation. Set up appointments now for hair and nails. Take advantage of the Spa Certificate you received during the Holidays. This is your time to detach and treat yourself to the best.

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It’s Your Lucky Day! Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, which means girls night out! Be sure to arrange to go out with all your single friends. Check out eclectic places that are having single events and surely it will be a night to remember.

Although Valentine’s Day may be tough on people who are single, we should never allow this to ruin our day. It’s normal tofeel lonely once in a while but always keep in mind that there are many people who love us.  We were created to live, to grow, to love and always move forward.  Always take notice howblessed you are and enjoy life! Happy Valentine’s Day! Mari Twins xoxoxo