Valentine’s Singles’ Celebration
Valentine’s Singles’ Celebration
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Sure, Valentine’s Day is great when you’re in love. If you’re single and miserable, though, it can only add to the supposed winter depression some singles face. But, wait — what’s that saying? — misery loves company.
Luckily, there are plenty of people who can’t stand the alleged day of love, which some of them consider to be a day fabricated by retailers. Maybe you’re not single and you still hate Feb. 14, the day when men and women and boys and girls exchange gifts in the name — or illusion — of love. So why not throw an Anti-Valentine’s Day party?
First, hosts can send out cheeky invites. Something like, “I hate this stupid holiday,” or even something simpler like, “Valentine’s Day Sucks.” Maybe you don’t want to use words at all: You can just have a picture of a heart with an “X” over it.
Next, it’s time to decorate. Hosts should take advantage of the Valentine’s Day decorations in stores, but just add their own flair. Maybe get some black spray paint to draw X’s over all the hearts or write, “Cupid Rhymes With Stupid.” While lovers might use red and white candles, black candles could be appropriate for an Anti-Valentine’s Day party.
Bakers can do a spoof on candy hearts and create heart-shaped sugar cookies. Use pastel-colored icing to replicate the candy, but instead of “Be Mine” and “I Love You,” phrases like “Bite Me,” “Go Away” and “Pain” might be more appropriate. Bakers can also use a gingerbread-man cookie cutter to create faux voodoo dolls of their exes.
For music, tunes such as Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Katy Perry’s “Roar” and almost all of Taylor Swift’s song are appropriate.
Check out these anti-Valentine’s Day party ideas that are just wicked enough to help you get through the day.
Other than the cost of the items you want to buy, the party itself is usually free. Just make sure you tell the party coordinator that the party is for singles only so she doesn’t waste time talking about intimate products for couples.
You’ll laugh, you’ll learn and you’ll love focusing on what you (really) want.
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The Texas M.A.S.H. ’em party
This adult variation on a popular tween game relies on the game of Texas Hold ’em, though any poker game will do. While our game can be modified for various categories, we suggest keeping it a bit spicy.
You’ll need a large piece of poster board and pictures of various celebrities of the appropriate gender (depending on your invitees’ preferences). You’ll need enough pictures for each category for the number of guests on your list. For example, if you have five guests, you’ll need five pictures under M, five under A, and so on. Make sure each celebrity’s best “assets” are shown in their best light.
In our version, the acronym stands for Marry–Avoid (because he’s a stalker)–Shag–Hug. Tape the required number of celeb photos in each category. After each hand of Texas Hold ’em (in which there are no chips, no one is allowed to fold and jokers are wild), each guest gets to choose from the categories (one per hand, starting with M and moving along from there for a total of four hands) in the order of highest hand to lowest.
Guests with jokers may choose to use the joker as a wild card and take their chances with another draw, or save it for a steal at the end of the game. In the end, each party-goer will have a brand new (and likely more exciting) romantic history.
You can play all night by having extra game boards featuring different celebrities, or spend the rest of the night creating wild stories about your misadventures with the new men in your Little Black Book.
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Suctively spo-o-o-o-oky party
While St. Valentine was sainted for his commitment to love so strong he’d marry couples who were forbidden to take the vows, he met a rather grisly end when he was beheaded for his betrayal. Pay tribute to his commitment by throwing a Halloween-style costume party for singles only (this time, the boys are invited… as long as they’re not attached).
Skip the crazier Halloween decor extras and opt for a dimly lit local spot with raging music (nothing too romantic) and flashing lights. There should be plenty of room for dancing, and it should be at a place that’s not too loud, so you can mingle. You’re more likely to meet the man of your dreams when you’re celebrating being single, because he knows you’re a girl who’s awesome enough on her own.
Gals should wear their sexiest, sassiest or most adorable personas (devils, angels and everything in between), while the men should be asked to don a costume that truly conveys their romantic personality. No zombies or blood, just a lot of people in fanciful costumes that make them look great.
Get in your party-planning mode, gather up your girls and get ready to say “Screw you, Cupid” in style with our recipe for the perfect anti-Valentine’s Day party.
Serve cupcakes, and lots of ’em
Because really, what woman doesn’t like a good cupcake? If you can’t have the man of your dreams, eat a cupcake. That’s what we say. In all seriousness, though, the point of an anti-Valentine’s Day party is to poke fun at this most dreadful day of the year and consume as many extra calories as possible while doing so, right? Right.
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Do girly things
Let’s face it, ladies — Valentine’s Day would not include a whole lot of girly pampering if you were attached to a guy. Lucky for you, you can be a little selfish this Valentine’s Day and do all the fun girly things your man would just hate.
Hire a manicurist or a hair stylist for the night and throw an impromptu pampering session to go with your culinary indulgences, and you’ll have one happy group of friends. On a budget? Play beauty salon on your own and encourage each lady invited to bring along her favorite nail polish or hair product.
Another idea? Watch a sappy chick flick with your gals. After all, you’d only end up fighting with your guy about it if you had one, right? Or, watch a totally girl power-ific movie like Bridesmaids — doesn’t get much funnier than this one, ladies.
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No guy zone
If you really want to let out the aggression you’re feeling towards the opposite sex (hey, if you recently broke up, you’re certainly entitled!), make things a bit interesting. Nothing bonds a group of women more than commiserating over male woes, am I right? I have a feeling I am, and that’s why I’m suggesting you have a little fun.
Have everyone bring a photo of a jerk they once dated and tack them on a dartboard. Have fun throwing darts at those losers and make sure you treat yourself to some booze and chocolate all the while. Just be careful on the booze, ladies, if you know what I mean.
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Goodie bags
You know those Valentine’s Day parties you used to have in school when you were little? Remember how getting a goodie bag was always the best part? Well, ladies, just because you’re old enough to vote, drive and get married doesn’t mean you’re ever too old for a few goodies. If you’re throwing the anti-Valentine’s Day party, give your girls something to smile about when they get home. We’re talking chocolate, hon!
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