Ep41~ Let All That You Do Be Done In Love

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Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
This is a special Valentine's Day Episode. I'm sharing with you several different ways you can spend this holiday that is NOT just for lovers.
If you're alone, with little kids or older children, or open to sharing Valentine's Day with a group, I'm sharing ideas of how you can look forward to, anticipate, and have fun with this most romantic holiday of the year.

1. If you like the idea of spending Valentine's Day with others, I have a couple of ideas for you. Inspired by Charlotte from Sex And The City, many years ago I hosted a party similar to her "Trash or Treasure" party. I invited a diverse group of singles from 25-55 years old of all races, occupations, statuses of never married/divorced, parents/non-parents to mix and mingle with other singles. I called it an Anti-Valentines Day party. The anti part was that absolutely no one married or in a relationship was invited.

The party gave me an opportunity to anticipate, prep, decorate, cook, and bake. I allowed everyone to invite friends. It was so fun watching the Facebook Event invites roll in. It was exciting to connect with new singles.
At the party, my house was packed with a bunch of amazing people, food, a stocked bar, and an 80s Love Anthems CD playing. Looking back, it was my first attempt at helping other singles like me! I think you should gather up singles in your area and get together at someone's house or meet up at a restaurant or bar and celebrate too! You don't have to wait for a singles group to put an event together for you. Plan one something sociable and fun amongst your friends!
2. Last year, Lanie and I hosted a Galentine's Day Party at our house just for her and her friends. I made a balloon arch and made cute heart shaped food. It was an opportunity for their girl gang to celebrate their friendship. It was adorable!
This year, I'm going to show my love for just a few of my friends too. Adults upstairs and teens downstairs. We'll keep it simple with some flowers, decorations, and food. I think Galentine's Day could be a night out dancing, a good old fashioned sleepover, or brunch. Think outside the box to make it happen! It takes effort and creativity sometimes to bring people together. It's important!
3. How about some Malentine's Day ideas?! Smoke cigars in a cigar lounge or out on your deck (Maybe just don't make it about Valentine's Day). Surround yourself with your friends! Play cards, watch sports, do your manly things... It's important for men to cultivate friendships too!
4. Ideas for Valentine's Day with KIDDOS: Bake & Craft - Make Valentine's Day boxes, make a box of brownies or bake for a coach or teacher, family, friends, or neighbors. (Let all that you do be done in love.) Have kids pitch in on a family Valentine's Dinner - heart shaped pizzas. I've also taken Lanie to some nice restaurants as my Valentine's Date. You don't have to wait for someone else to ask you out! Take yourself and your kids!
5. Spending Valentine's Day ALONE? Me too! Treat yourself to something special - a manicure, a message, a facial, relaxation. Show yourself some love! Buy yourself a gift. It's very gratifying. Maybe just give yourself a night off of no chores or productivity - get take out and binge Netflix. If you need to self indulge and have a pity party for one night... give yourself permission. Love yourself a little harder.
Let all that you do be done in love!
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