It’s Time to Celebrate Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday all about love - but who says it has to be about loving someone else? Here at Fresh Starts, we are all about celebrating yourself for every holiday, Valentine’s Day included! So, we asked some of our friends what they’d recommend getting for yourself this Valentine’s Day, and we included our gift picks below, too!
How will you celebrate yourself this Valentine’s Day?
As divorce coach Kara Francis says: Celebrating Valentine's Day tends to be about material things, like gifts or going to a restaurant for a romantic dinner. While there's nothing wrong with that, I would challenge you to show yourself love in a different way that doesn't involve another person. Spend some time connecting with your body. Some simple ways to do this:
Bath It Up: Take a bath, and romanticize the s*** out of that bath! Use some salts, light a candle, find a relaxing playlist, meditation or breathwork exercise to play, etc. Feel how your body reacts as you slide into the warm water and how the water envelops and holds you.
Walk It Out: Take a walk outside and observe your surroundings while you give your brain a break. Even better: pair with a walking meditation to further connect with your body.
Move It: Do some yoga or full body stretching. Don't judge your body for the way it finds balance or its ability to lengthen and stretch. Show it kindness and love, and meet your body where it's at.
Here’s how some of our Fresh Start friends are celebrating themselves this Valentine’s Day:
“I say do one thing for yourself that you’ve been putting off.” - Jamie Stone
“Burn the fancy candles. Write in the pretty notebooks. Wear the nice pajamas. Eat off your fine china and sip your favorite beverage from your crystal glasses. Don't wait for that hypothetical one day to use these things - today is that day, and you deserve it.” - Hitha Palepu
“If you’re a parent, it may be hard or impossible to do a date (solo or with partner) on actual Valentine’s Day. Find another time to take yourself out—whether for a favorite fancy coffee before starting work or a shopping trip to splurge on a top you’ve been eyeing—and have a small “win” for your day! I know I get FOMO easily so having a lil treat helps.” - Maria West
“When I was in college and feeling very down about Valentine's Day, one of my friends shared that in Mexico, where she is from, Valentine's Day is the day of "amor y amistad," love and friendship. I've carried that with me ever since and try to make the day about celebrating all the forms of love in my life. Whether you're in a romantic relationship or not, it never hurts to lean into all kinds of love, especially self love. And I support buying yourself (and your friends) flowers any day of the year.” - Abigail Koffler
“I celebrate myself by doing things I love to do like play piano or take a dance class.” - Alexis Barad-Cutler
“Don't just find time to read in between the cracks of your life. Set aside time. Book time. Block it out. Find childcare just to celebrate yourself. It's important.” - Laura Danger
“Just pause, really, stop everything...place your hand over your heart, take a breath softly and whisper ‘everything is okay and I love you.’” - Susan Gold
“Sensuality, lingerie, chocolate, flowers and candles are all things that should be enjoyed in life - with or without a partner!” - Kate Sisk
Check out the best gift picks to celebrate yourself this Valentine’s Day!
Maybe it's all the historical romances I read or Bridgerton fever, but I am in my nightgown era and Petite Plume's Garbo nightgown is as comfortable as it is flattering and pretty. When I need to love myself a little extra, I love to take a warm bath with a book, slip into this nightgown, order myself something delicious, and watch an old favorite show or movie.
Check out Olivia’s picks on Hitha’s 5 Smart Reads!
I know I’m bias, but my The Progress Over Perfection daily planner allows me to celebrate myself every day.
Check out Olivia on Jamie’s podcast, A Little Too Much, too!
Pregnant and nursing moms get left out of the sexy Valentine’s hype! You don’t have to go skimpy to feel sexy. I loved this Kindred Bravely nightgown in bright red when I was 9 months pregnant last year during Valentine’s. It’s really comfy and stretchy so can use as a nightgown during postpartum nursing, too.
You deserve the best chocolate on Valentine's Day and beyond! Spring & Mulberry's chocolates are sweetened with dates and they come in gorgeous packaging that feels like a present. My favorite bar has dates, pecans, and salt (love a sweet and salty combo) but you should get the gift set to try them all. I recommend pairing your chocolate with a drink you love (I love a ginger seltzer or a chilled glass of red) and a show or movie you've seen a million times (for me, it's Sex and the City).
Le Labo perfume The Noir; an eau de parfum that is an ode to the noble tea leaf and the craft that surrounds it.
I love to gift myself alone time, good food and a book. One of the most life changing books I've read in the last few years was How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong. It really taught me about my role in a community, my worthiness and how interdependent we all are. I think everyone should read it. It's truly a gift.
NOW Lavender Essential Oil is one of my favorite celebrations for Valentine's Day. I add it to a spray bottle with purified water and alcohol and use it in every room of my home for an immediate soothing scent. I also add it to a diffuser and run it continually for all-day calming and peace.
Check out Susan’s podcast episode on A Fresh Story!
I made Hidden Intimates Red Reversible Teddy for Valentine's Day last year. It is a classic, every flattering design and reversible so I can switch it up depending on my mood. It's a piece I go back to again and again. Personally, it is my favorite piece of lingerie, and it is so exciting to hear from my customers that it is also their “favorite piece of lingerie by far!”
Check out Kate’s podcast episode on A Fresh Story!
Olivia and Jenny’s Celebrate Yourself Gift Picks
Make a bold statement any time of day! Practical and cute is the name of the game! Made by artisans In India, this bag is beautifully handmade into a piece of art with cream, mint, pink and orange seed beads.
Comes with a pair of hoop earrings. Add pearl drop charms and/or gold ball drop charms for a more versatile look.
Style the set, in multiple ways, to suit different occasions. Wear the hoop as it is, hoops with pearl drop charms, hoops with gold ball drop charms, get creative and style different elements from the set with any of our other products or with your own pieces too.
Imagine the warm, inviting scent of butter and vanilla in the air from freshly baked cookies captured in a teacup. The Cookie Tea Oven Gift Set comes in adorable packaging and is full of comforting nostalgic flavors. Each tea is perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or paired with your favorite sweet treat. This set is for all of us with dreams of sugar cookies dancing in our heads.
Does luxury have culinary taste? From Italy with amore, we bring you a top grade caviar so fine, it will leave you craving more and more.
Raspberry jam sandwiched between two buttery short dough cookies and topped with white icing and a decorative sweet.
Pick your own adventure with this array of vibrant, pattern enriched designs. Whether looking for a subtle slay or a powerful pop, these keyhole bridge glasses are the solution.
Luxury drivers made for walking. Designed with premium leather, enhanced support, and memory foam insoles. The result? Drivers that can go the distance. Slip on a pair, gear up for adventure, and follow your Free Spirit.
We had to include this vintage inspired animal print heavy denim jacket - because, what a better way to celebrate yourself than with a new jean jacket?
Honoring love in all forms is what Valentine's Day is truly about. Whether you want to spoil your significant other or celebrate your cherished relationship with a gal pal or two, this bundle of ethically-sourced, fair trade goodies is a sweet way to make an impact!
Valentine's Day Bundle includes: Earth Harbor Tidal Rose Crystal Hydration Toner, True Moringa Truth Pink Yarrow Cocoa Lip Whip, Matr Boomie Kandu Lavender Cypress Candle, 3 oz., Moka Origins Tanzania 72% Dark Chocolate Bar
Wear it alone or personalize it with your choice of gemstone charms. Did we mention it's interchangeable as a necklace or bracelet? We love options!
There's nothing like an afternoon happy hour to acknowledge the end of the day and transition into evening. Serving gourmet tea can make this moment something uniquely special. Cold brew tea is a feast for the tastebuds and the eyes, as well as perfectly rejuvenating and centering.
The Personal Chiller Mini Refrigerator with LED Lighted Mirror has a 6-liter capacity ideally sized for storing not just beverage cans and snacks, but also organic, preservative-free skincare products, sheet masks, and beauty tools. Skincare products maintained and applied at cooler temperatures help make your skin feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Cultivate a luxurious, two-step skincare ritual with this potent plant-based duo. Morning multi-corrective Bloomrise Sativa Serum sets up skin for flawless days, while nightly restorative Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil turns back the visible signs of aging by night. Both formulations are powered by flower — full flower hemp extract — and packed with naturally nourishing active botanicals and terpene-rich essential oils to keep skin hydrated and radiant 24/7.