How To Celebrate Valentine's Day Like A Hot Chick

It's time for one of Hallmark's favorite holidays - the one that makes us feel like we're missing out if we don't have chocolate hearts, red roses, pink champagne, and (big sigh) Mr. Right. It's no wonder why men and women alike often freak out about Valentine's Day. Singles feel sad and bitter, women in relationships are set up to have unrealistic expectations, and guys spend way too much time and energy trying to live up to this nonsense. Isn't it ironic that the same day that is supposed to inspire love, romance and bliss often ends up filled with arguments, disappointments and loneliness? Well, we're thinking outside of the heart shaped chocolate box this year to give you our tips for enjoying Valentine's Day whether you have someone to roll around on rose petals with or not.

Attached and Adored!

V-Day Victory #1: Love Your Home

If you're lucky enough to have a hot date on Valentine's Day, why don't you skip all of the crowds and traffic and hype and spend a cozy evening in su casa? Remember when you first fell in love? You didn't need bells and whistles, you just needed a mattress. So, get a bottle of wine and some cheese and crackers and have a little picnic on your living room floor. Just enjoy being together. If you need more entertainment than the floor, maybe rent a love story (but wear waterproof mascara if you actually rent Love Story). Or go ahead and watch something a little spicier (wink, wink). An evening cuddled together in the comfort of your own home will be more priceless than anything you put on the Mastercard.

V-Day Victory #2: Love Your Way

If you have a Valentine and want all the frills and kind of hate us for even suggesting idea #1, then we know a way for you to get exactly what your little heart desires. Ready? Plan it yourself! Many women have super high expectations about what they want on V-day, but they don't communicate these wishes to their man and get all pissy when they don't get what they want. Well, here's the scoop, Hot Chicks - he can't read your mind. Sometimes we have to take the lead when we want something done the way we want it. So if you want to go to that fancy new restaurant in town and eat the cake from that new bakery and try the champagne at Trader Joe's, then just book it, order it, and buy it yourself! There is no rule that says the man has to plan Valentine's Day. It's a day for both of you. So stop preparing to be disappointed and start planning.

V-Day Victory # 3: Love Your Man

Okay, fine. If you think that women should be spoiled by their men on Valentine's Day, we have the answer - plan a separate holiday for him! We have to give a huge hat tip here to Dan Savage, who first introduced us to the concept of Steak and a BJ Day. This is a holiday on any day of the year when you take your man out for a giant steak, buy him beers and/or whiskey, and then... well... you get it. Not only is this a great way to make your man feel loved and give him a special treat that he deserves, but it's also a genius way to ensure that your Valentine's Day is a good one. Trust us, if he knows this holiday is coming, he will use all of his resources to make sure that your holiday is just as enjoyable as his is going to be.

Single and Sexy!

V-Day Victory #1: Love Thy Neighbor

First of all, don't waste a single second feeling blue that you don't have someone to squeeze today. If you are down in the dumps because you want a relationship, then start putting good, loving energy out into the universe, and we promise you will get it back. The quickest way to find love is to act loving, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to start. Get cute little cards and Hershey's Kisses for everyone in your office or your apartment building, and send some to your parents and brothers and cousins. Sending out love only guarantees one thing--you'll get it in return, and giving is always better than receiving. (Well, maybe.)

V-Day Victory #2: Love Thyself

No, we're not talking about that kind of self-love, although we do encourage that. We are talking about taking a day for you. While millions of couples are cuddled and bickering, why don't you plan a super special evening for yourself? Go get a massage or a facial or order in your favorite food on the planet and watch everything you've Tivo'd but haven't had time to watch. Buy yourself those earrings you've been eyeing online or get in your car and drive to a nearby city and spend the day exploring. Go for it - spoil yourself the way you deserve to be spoiled and you won't feel lonely at all.

V-Day Victory #3: Love Your Work

We are not by any means suggesting that you spend all night at the office on Valentine's Day, but we're sure that you have some secret project that you've been dying to spend more time on. Haven't you been waiting for the right time to write a poem or practice the guitar or knit a new sweater? Valentine's Day is about passion, so take this opportunity to indulge in the things you are passionate about, whatever they may be. You don't need a guy to feel like the fabulous, sexy creature that you are - you just need the things that you love.