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On Valentine’s Day, it’s expected that you spend time\u00a0with your romantic partner, provide chocolates and flowers, and have a fancy dinner. But what happens if your partner has work and can’t spend the day with you? What happens if you don\u2019t have a romantic partner?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I’ve learned two things: your Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t have to be perfect to know you matter to someone and that it\u2019s not just reserved for lovebirds. All kinds of love are equally worth celebrating. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Spend the day with friends, family, your pets, or your significant other. Use the day to let them know they matter and mean something to you. If you’re wondering how to do celebrate safely, here are some date ideas. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/pizza-transform.gif” title_text=”pizza transform” align=”center” admin_label=”Pizza Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Get into your PJ\u2019s and order in a heart-shaped pizza. ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Pizza” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Bonus points <\/span>if y’all<\/span> wear a matching PJ set.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/gamenightgif.gif” title_text=”gamenightgif” align=”center” admin_label=”Game Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Have an at-home game night with your roomies, significant other, or family. ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Game Night” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Break out some board games like Scrabble or Monopoly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Grab your controllers or laptop to play Mario Kart or Gartic Phone (an online game of telestrations).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/craftnite.gif” title_text=”craftnite” align=”center” admin_label=”Craft Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=” 3. Paint and do crafts together! ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Crafts” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n The WSU Bookstore has art supplies. You could buy apple barrel paints, a few brushes and canvases.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/pj.gif” title_text=”pj” align=”center” admin_label=”Dinner Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Cook a fancy dinner. ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Dinner” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Each <\/span>person <\/span>can <\/span>make something and bring it to <\/span>dinner<\/span>, potluck style<\/span>!<\/span> Another<\/span> idea is to try out new recipes together or have a themed night such as A Taste of Italy<\/em> with pasta, breadsticks, and macaroons.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Watch a movie together. ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Movie” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n You and your socially distant pals can watch movies together over <\/span>the app D<\/span>iscord. Or if <\/span>you’re<\/span> in<\/span>–<\/span>person, watch a movie on your streaming service of choice.<\/span><\/span> I’d also recommend find a movie series to have a marathon or double feature of Star Wars or Harry Potter.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”6. Check out some local museums! ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Museum” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Winona Historical Society or the Marine Art Museum<\/span> are great museums to visit in Winona. 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