Valentine’s Day is coming up this Tuesday, Feb. 14! While many people at North will be spending the day with a significant other, you definitely can enjoy the holiday single! Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love, extend that love to yourself as self-care. Here are some fun ways to spend this Valentine’s Day, by yourself or with some friends.

Cooking party

Who doesn’t love food? Spend your holiday with friends and host a cooking party! Cook your favorite meals and bake your favorite treat. You are guaranteed to have a great time with the perfect end result.

Exchange gifts with your friends

You don’t have to receive a gift from a significant other to be happy! Make some cute Valentine’s cards for your friends to let them know how much you love them. Want to show your friend how much you appreciate them? Use this form so NSN can shout them out!

Ice skating

While it might be too cold to do anything outside, ice skating is a great indoor activity with friends! Even if you don’t know how to skate, there’s no time like the present to learn!

Scrapbooking

Show some love for your friends and have a scrapbooking party. Compile all your favorite memories, so you have something to cherish for many years to come!

Self-care night

Significant others come and go, but you’re stuck with yourself your whole life! Put aside your homework for a night and prioritize your well being. Take some time to relax after school, eat your favorite candy, read a good book, have a face mask, or watch a cheesy romcom. 

Watch a rom com

Who doesn’t love a romantic comedy? So many to choose from, have a movie marathon! 10 Things I Hate About You, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and When Harry Met Sally are just a few of the classics, check them out. Not into movies? Binge watch your favorite show.