6 Loving Ways To Celebrate Valentines day As A Single Mum

With Valentines day coming up it can be a big reminder to us single parents and all single people around the world how we are so very single! It has a way of really emphasising singledom when it is supposed to be the day of love!

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But let’s not dwell! Let’s remember it is actually the day of love, not self pity! no judgment, but that isn’t going to help you here at all! there are so many ways you can still acknowledge the day and celebrate the love that you have in your life without having a partner.

Love is not only romantic as we all know, we love our friends and family and most importantly we love ourselves (or at least we try to!). It is important to show ourselves and others and be grateful for the love that we do have in our lives. It is a great reminder to them and us that we are grateful and there is abundance all around us!

So check out some of the ideas below!

1. Celebrate Valentines Day With Your Kids

I know, I know, Its not all about the presents. But who doesn’t like being bought sweet gifts? My kids also love buying presents for other people, especially me! Which is so sweet.

I give us a small budget £5 each, take the kids to Tesco or even Poundland and we all choose a few little treats for each other. The kids love it and I get a little goodie bag of treats.

Then You could also buy a few little balloons or valentines day decorations for the house and have a nice Valentines meal with the kids. Mine love a nice steak dinner by candlelight just as much as I do so that’s a bonus!

Or… if a candlelit dinner with the kids is not your thing… how about bake some sweet valentines treats? Who doesn’t love a freshly baked cookie or cupcake?

Whatever you do, remember there are more ways to spread the valentines day love than with a romantic partner!

2. Buy Yourself A Little Something

If your kids are a little young to buy you something this year, how about treat yourself? You are special, you know you are special, so show it!

Buying gifts are not just for others you know! I love buying myself little treats. And at least if I’m buying them then I know I will like them! Depending on your budget it can be as big or small as you like!

New bag you got your eye on? Maybe a new special toy for the bedroom? Go on you deserve it, it’s the day of love after all. On a budget? A nice bottle of red or a massive bar of chocolate will do just fine! Whatever you choose, just make sure you feel the love. Do it with the intention of showing yourself some love!

3. Go On A Solo Valentines Day Date

Are you childfree and have no date? Make this Valentines Day all about you!

Solo Dates are THE BEST! You can go where you want, do what you want and just make the whole thing about you! Check out my post on Dating Yourself for some great solo date ideas!

Get yourself dolled up and go and have an amazing evening doing something you want. Tonight can be all about giving you some love! There are some great events that are made for singles on Valentines day too so keep an eye out on what’s on in your local area and see if anything takes your fancy!

4. Have A Galentines Date With Another Single Mum

Do have have single mum friends? Why all spend it alone when you could get together and have a great evening?

Invite your single friends to yours or arrange to go out together. Us Single Mums don’t get shown much love or appreciation by others so why not show it to each other?

Spend some time with each other and do something fun. If you don’t have a babysitter then buy each other a little treat, have a few glasses of wine at home and put the world to rights!

5. Pamper Yourself In Luxury

I love a good pamper evening. I always feel so lovely afterwards! It is so important to show ourselves and our bodies some love and what better day than on Valentines day?

As its a special occasion I would pull out all the stops tonight! I’m talking rose petals in the bath, scented candles, face mask, a good book. you can check our some of our fave reads HERE!

Pop on your most luxurious PJs and just lounge! Or better yet, get out that favourite toy and make the most of the energy of love in the air!

6. Don’t Do Anything

There is absolutely no reason you have to celebrate valentines day at all! At the end of the day, it is not a requirement and you are no less worthy if you don’t mark the occasion!

If you don’t feel like celebrating, then don’t. Just make sure your not celebrating for the right reasons. If you are feeling bitter or down because you don’t have a date then i would suggest that instead of shunning the day completely, do one of the above suggestions. This will lighten the darker feelings and bring in some love and make your realise that you are loved with or without a partner!!!

Let us know below what your single valentines day plans are…