February can be a strange place-holder month between the dreary winter cold and the first signs of spring. It’s a dizzying combination of the occasional leap year and a sometimes overwhelming focus on sugar-coated love. To some, February is the ideal time to avoid the Hallmark madness and hide away until spring, à la Punxsutawney Phil.
Host a Cozy Dinner
No date, no problem! Gather your roommates for a low-pressure dinner, Leslie Knope-style. Make some festive dishes, grab the wine, and even invite a few plus-ones to meet new people!
Make Homemade Valentines
February is an opportune time to rediscover snail-mail and tell someone how much you care. Throw it back to third grade by creating handmade cards to send to your favorite friends and family members. Bonus points for delivering a valentine to your neighbors!
Rom Com Movie Night with Treats
Who says that Valentines Day can only be celebrated on the 14th? Celebrate “Discount Candy Day” with your roommates on the 15th by raiding the grocery store isles for affordable sweet treats. Head home to watch your favorite lineup of romantic comedies while you try every piece of chocolate in the heart-shaped box.
Volunteer in Your Community
Spread the love a little further by spending time volunteering within your community. From helping out at your local food bank to organizing a roommate trip to the animal shelter, the season can become a little more meaningful.
Go On a Shopping Spree
Did someone say ‘holiday sale’? Take the money you would have spent on dinner and chocolates and put it towards a new wardrobe! You’ll feel great rocking your new wardrobe at work the next day.