Although it may seem like COVID-19 has been around forever, and some days it may feel like quarantine will never end - it’s been less than a year. Which means this is our first Valentine’s Day in quarantine. I thought it would be fun to share some COVID safe ideas that you can do with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day!

Personally I believe that you should show your love 365 days a year, but society like to put a ton of pressure on this one day. So we’ll roll with it.

First, be present. There is nothing I love better than being fully present with my loved ones, and having them be fully present with me. There is nothing worse than having someone mindlessly scrolling through their phone while you are trying to connect (this goes with all relationships). So put the phone down, and give your loved ones some really focused time.

“Presence is a gift for ourselves, and others.” - unknown

Second, go for a walk. Okay I realize that in some parts of the country this is just not an option right now unless you want to be under several feet of snow. If it is an option, get outside and go for a walk. My husband and I started taking a few walks together every week, and it really is some of my favorite time. We even went down to the beach a few days ago, and walked under the moonlit sky - what an incredible experience that was.

Third, have a picnic! Even though restaurants are fully open here in Florida, we still are’t really dining out yet. This is the perfect idea and totally customizable for each couple or family! Put together a super fun…maybe a little romantic…picnic. Include some of your favorite treats, maybe a little bubbly, and maybe something specials for the little ones if you are bringing them along! You can take your picnic to your favorite park, the beach, or even to your living room. I feel like most rules are out the door now with COVID, and a picnic in the living room sounds pretty amazing!

Lastly, take some time to do something that makes you super happy. Valentines day is often so focused on couples and love…but we often forget about self love. Once we master self love, and really open ourselves up to it, that’s when everything else starts to fall into place. So take some time today- and everyday- to love yourself and do something that makes you truly happy!

xxx