I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your notice that Valentine’s Day is coming up – my inbox has been flooded with emails suggesting chocolates, jewellery, lingerie … you know, the usual. But as I’m sure you’ll remember from previous years, I’m personally not a big fan of Valentine’s Day because I don’t think that you should only celebrate your love for others (whether they’re friends, family or your partner) once a year. I think that you can do that any day. This year, I’ve decided to be my own Valentine.
Some of the treats in my Valentine’s Day plans: A posy of flowers, The Kiss Lip Scrub; The Kiss Lip Gloss; The Comforter Shower Cream; Rosy Cheeks Fresh Face Mask; R&B Hair Moisturiser; ECOYA candle; Love Spell Massage Bar; Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar
Doug will be working an evening shift, which gives me the perfect opportunity to cosy up and treat myself. I’m going to get myself a posy of flowers (I either get mine from my local dairy or pick them from my garden), light one of my ECOYA candles and make myself a platter of my favourite snacks.
Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar from Lush
After I’ve finished nibbling on tasty snacks, I’m going to put on a face mask and a hair mask before running myself a bath. I found this super cool Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar in Lush’s Valentine’s Day Collection (check out the full range here) and knew I had to buy it. It turns your bath into a beautiful pastel coloured bubble filled wonderland, and it smells like lavender, which is a nice relaxing scent and just perfect for feeling pampered.
While I soak in the tub I’m going to read a book. I’ve been really getting in to reading again this year and trying to read more things for pleasure rather than just books for research. I’ve set a goal on Goodreads (you can see what I’m reading here) to get through at least 20 books this year and already I’m well on my way because I’m making more time to read – like when I’m in the bath – and I’m loving it.
Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar / picture via Lush
Love Spell Massage Bar from Lush
The team at Lush sent me this gorgeous massage bar to try, so after my bath, it’s time to get my massage on. Now I know you’d normally think of massage as something you’d do for someone else, but I think it’s really nice to do on myself as well. I’m going to massage my arms (just like they do when you visit a Lush store – ask them in store for a demo if you’ve never had one), hands and feet, and my skin is going to feel so nice and soft. A bit more reading and then I’m going to have an early night, I’m already super excited about this! Bring on the pampering.
I want to give you babes the chance to be your own Valentine and try out some of Lush‘s treats for yourself. Thanks to the team at Lush I have one Happy Valentine’s Day Gift to give away – it’s got one Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar, one Sex Bomb Bath Bomb, one Lover Lamp Bath Bomb, and one Rose Bombshell Bath Bomb – basically it’s four glorious bath treats just for you!
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What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
What a perfect evening. I don’t have any Valentine’s Day plans, but that sounds so lovely
I’m spending it with my two favourite men and I’m hoping to make a lovely dinner for them.
I have valentines day off so I plan on some self care. I’ll take a book and find a warm spot by the beach. Bliss
I’m the same, don’t do Valentines, so what better than some pampering for myself. I too have a big reading goal this year. Love reading for some time out to myself. I’d love a luxurious Lush bath 🦄
I’m so in need of some pampering! Didn’t get to go away for a break in Jan with my hubby as he had to work 🙁 And I’ve just spent 3 days in hospital with a pregnancy scare at 32 weeks so a pampering session is very much in order. All these products sound absolutely gorgeous!!
We don’t have any plans for valentines as it’s been a pretty expensive last 2 months with our 1 year wedding anniversary last month, Christmas and family birthdays. So I think it’ll be a home cooked meal and a movie on the couch for valentines day.
I have to work 🙁
Don’t have any plans, but a relaxing pampering evening sounds pretty darn good 🙂
We will have a meal together , a walk in the park and then home for a wine and relaxation
I’m getting my hair done up styled in a salon, then coming home to relax with my fiance. This is our last engaged valentines day. After this we will be married!
This would be devine – soaking in the bath with low lights and fizzing soothing scents would be where it’s at Valentine’s night! I plan to go out with friends for a 2 for 1 dessert night and catch up first 😉
I will cook a nice dinner and dessert. It’s a week night and we have kids but doing all that you suggested above after they go to sleep sounds perfect!
I’m trying to take a leaf out of your book and do frugal February… so plans for Valentine’s day are very k.i.s and hoping to just remind my mam hire much I love him… he’ll most likely get breakfast in bed with a rose from the garden ❤
This year for Valentines Day I will be hosting our Valentines dinner at the student hostel I live at. I also think I might buy myself some flowers too or pick some daisies on my walk to class. A girl has got to get some flowers at some point in her life and it doesn’t matter if they are from herself ❤
Make some room gf because I’m coming to celebrate with you. Your plans are perfect! So perfect that I’m going to do the exact same thing x
I don’t really do a lot for Valentines day – it is a mixed bag as my granddad died on Valentines day back in 1993 so I like to remember him as well as eat chocolate and relax.
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate and maybe 50 shades movie if I can escape the kids 😁
what a treat, Thanks
I’m a bit like you Meagan, in that I don’t “believe” in Valentine’s Day. But I might make my husband a cake (that we can both eat)! That Lush prize pack would be amazing!
I had no plans for Valentine’s Day, but after reading your suggestions on being your own Valentine, I might just take a leaf out of your book and do exactly the same. It sounds like a great idea.
Hopefully relax with a family dinner. Husband brings home roses for our girls and I love their reaction!
My son turns ten on Valentines Day, so it will be all about him 🙂 I may even treat myself to a nice wine after its all done and dusted x
Sounds amazeballs!!! Quite simply. …I need this…bad. 😆
no plans, just a normal tuesday for us, hubby works nights so it will be me and the kids
I’ve never celebrated Valentines Day with anyone. It sounds super sad but I’ve never been interested in having a partner to celebrate it with.
That Unicorn Horn Bar looks awesome! I must venture in to Lush one of these days to try their products
Jackie
I will be spending it with my hubby, perhaps a cooked dinner, and a nice bath
We all deserve some special treatment occasionally, and what a dream to be a Lush beneficiary! I cannot walk past their shops without catching the aroma that typifies the business culture – fresh, indulgent, very special.
Wow your day sounds amazing! I’m going to be in Rarotonga so maybe a cocktail or 3 🙂
This sounds Devine! I’m hopefully going to get a nice relaxing child free bath. I solo parent 7mths of the year while hubby is way working. My daughter is 4 so I don’t get much alone time lol.
Big plans. Huge.
Semifreddo pistachio from Brunetti + Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Oh, and soak for a loooong time in the tub, hopefully with the Lush goodies you’re giving away. 🙂
I’m getting my hair done, pampering myself 💇🏼 And hopefully hubby will have tea cooked when I get home!
Wow generous prize,I’d love this treat.
i have no special plans, My hubby doesnt normally do anything special. he believes we should celebrate with little things during the year not on a specific dictated day.. so it will be business as usual. would love to win as never tried lush products before. there is no store close to me, nearest is about 60kms away..
I am also looking forward to treating myself for Valentine’s Day. I won’t wait around for others to treat me and make happy. I can do that for myself! And this looks like a lovely treat to have! So yes please!