Jody Minns's Stories: Single on Valentine’s Day? 8 Items That’ll Make Staying Home Alone Suck Less

Friday, February 14, 2020

Single on Valentine’s Day? 8 Items That’ll Make Staying Home Alone Suck Less

It’s that time of year again when couples everywhere are shopping for their special Valentine. Red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and mushy Hallmark cards will line the surface of your co-workers’ desks. And if you’re single—it’s sickening, right?

Don’t despair! Whether you’re newly solo or just in a long-term relationship with yourself, we have a few ideas for how you can avoid wallowing and #treatyoself to the best single date at home. Here are eight things that will make your date-free Valentine’s Day this year the best one yet.

1. Anti-Valentine mug

Valentine-schmalentine! Set the mood to conquer your single Valentine’s Day with this snarky mug, $22.90. Coffee or tea, you’ll feel better having your morning brew with a healthy dose of sarcasm.

2. Better than roses candle

Who needs an actual bouquet of roses when you can burn this delicious candle, $58, instead? Light it up first thing when you get home for the ultimate chill-night-in vibes. It will be just as sweet as any first date we’ve ever been on—and you won’t miss the awkward conversation either.

3. Tropical bath soak

Take your one-person Valentine’s Day date to the tub for a luxurious soak with this coconut-based formula, $32. With a bath that smells this good, you absolutely will not miss getting all dressed up to go out.

4. Snarky hearts banner

If you enjoyed the snarky coffee mug, then you’re really going to love these rude conversation hearts, $14. String them up to set the mood for a Galentine’s party or just to celebrate the fact that you’re at home relaxing instead of slogging through a bad date.

5. ‘Love blah blah blah’ tank top

Feeling blah about love this year? Avoid any questions about how you plan on spending your night by sporting one of these muscle tanks, $25, during the day. Plus, it’s the perfect day-to-night shirt—by which we mean you can also sleep in it.

6. Oversize wine glass

This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift that keeps on giving—like this king-size wine glass, which literally fits the contents of an entire bottle of wine. There won’t be any stingy restaurant pours this Valentine’s Day.

7. A bada$$ book

Lest you need a little reminder of just how awesome you are, pick up a copy of “You Are a Badass,” $8.99. The author, Jen Sincero, is the wing woman everyone needs to get back on their feet and seize life by the horns. Not a reader? Sincero also made an inspiring 2020 calendar.

8. Ice cream maker

Don’t skip dessert just because you’re flying solo this Valentine’s Day. Order one of these Zoku ice cream makers for a lifetime of fun flavors and homemade ice cream. Now that’s a love that can last.

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