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Valentine’s Day Idea: Give a Gift to Yourself

By Elizabeth Monson

Valentine’s Day invariably brings about some majorly mixed emotions. Whether it’s the excitement of being with someone you love coupled with the anxiety of what to expect or the angst of wanting to have that special someone, but not wanting to feel that way, February 14 is a mixed bag for all of us. As cliché as it sounds, the only way to truly be at peace is to know that you love yourself (a couple of great girl friends don’t hurt either).

Feeling outside the box? Treat yourself to a show-stopping manicure for Valentine’s Day!

We at The Beauty Bean wholeheartedly suggest doing something for yourself come V-Day. Skip the bag of chocolates that will only make you feel worse, (unless it’s the heart-healthy raw fudge kind,) and head for something every girl loves: jewelry. Engraved with “I love me,” this ring is designed by health counselor and jewelry designer Arielle Fierman as part of her jeWELLry company, devoted to empowering, inspiring and motivating women to look and feel beautiful, inside and out.

Try a Stay-cation for a crash course in pampering yourself.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about making bold shows of affection or cheesy cards, it is about taking a day to make sure you feel love in your life, and the most important love really does come from yourself. If you really aren’t game for getting yourself a present, there’s always the option of showing someone close to you that you care. Keep your mother, sister, or best friend in mind next week and take the opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Get in touch with your heart, literally, with these great heart monitors.

iloveme Ring, $195, bewellwitharielle.com

In celebration of I Love Me Day, all iloveme rings purchased during the month of February will come with Gabrielle Bernstein’s new book, Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness.