Ladies, with the month of February coming up, we all know what that means. The day all of us single girls dread the most — Valentine’s Day. We all want someone in our life to cherish and love, but we disregard the most important person of all: ourselves. So don’t come into the month dreading all the incoming couples and lovey dovey grossness in the air; start the month of February off by taking care of yourself — because the most important thing is to LOVE YOURSELF.
1. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup of granola
2. Foods to fight against acne
- Dragon fruit: contains vitamin c; helps with acne, anti-aging, and hair
- Cherries: a diet rich in antioxidants can decrease mild to moderate acne!
- Dark chocolate: contains zinc (an acne-fighting nutrient)!!
3. Easy morning workout
- 20 second wall sit
- 20 leg lifts
- 15 second plank
- 15 crunches
- 15 squats
4. Junk food alternatives!
- French fries → oven roasted potatoes
- Soda → sparkling water with fruit
- Pepperoni pizza → pita bread pizza with roasted veggies
5. How to get better sleep
- Turn off your phone! Get rid of distractions
- Avoid small naps during the day/afternoon and stick to a sleep schedule.
- Listen to a calming music or softy playlist (I recommend lofi hip hop music!)
6. Skin care tips
- Aloe vera helps with clearing skin and making it glow
- Wash your very morning with gentle cleansers (nothing harsh)
- ALWAYS remember to moisturize dry skin (and drink water!)
7. Self-care tips for the morning
- Don’t go straight to your phone when you wake up! It’s a bad habit we all have!
- Drink a glass of water to energize yourself for the day (do it before eating!)
- Remember to have a big breakfast to make you happy and give you energy for the day!
8. How to make rose water
- Put rose petals and 5 cups of water into a pot
- Cover the pot and bring the bring the water to a boil
- Once the water’s boiling, strain the petals, then pour the rose water into a spray bottle
- Rose water keeps oil at bay, smells good, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, maintains pH balance, and enhances your mood!
9. Strawberry creamsicle recipe
Ingredients:
- ⅛ cup diced strawberries
- ½ cup coffee cream
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tbsp strawberry syrup
- ⅛ cup water
- Mix all the ingredients together, put into a popsicle mold and put into the freezer for at least 4 hours
10. Ways to destress
- Try coloring or drawing
- Pick out a new book to read
- Eat a yummy snack! (But don’t eat too much!)
- Go outside for some fresh air and take a short walk
11. Bubblegum lip scrub
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- 2 drops of bubblegum flavoring
- 3 drops of food coloring for a lip tint (optional)
12. Pineapple Coconut smoothie recipe
- 3 cups of frozen pineapple
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 ¼ cup of coconut yogurt
13. Raspberry peach smoothie recipe
- 1 cup of frozen raspberries
- ¾ cup chopped fresh peaches
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup of milk of choice
14. App recommendation – Plant Nanny
- Plant Nanny is a cute health app where the user has to take care of a plant by drinking water!
- For every cup of water you drink, you tap the little circle in the bottom right hand corner and water your plant to make it grow!
- It reminds you to drink water everyday and helps you keep track of how healthy your water diet is everyday
15. Healthy snacks for when you’re hungry
- Frozen yogurt berries
- Smoothie bowls & acai bowls
- Avocado toast with chia seeds
16. Things to do before bed
- Shower + do your skincare routine
- Brush your teeth so that your teeth whiten and you don’t get bad breath in the morning
- Pick out a cute outfit to wear for the next day
17. Watermelon and mint detox/infused water!
- Start off with a jar or glass of water with ice cubes
- Add sliced watermelon (as many as you want)
- Add bits of mint in
- This is good for flushing out toxins and helps with fat loss
18. Small exercises for a smaller waist
- Side planks + bicycle crunches
- Sit ups + hip thrusts
- Burpees + Russian twists
19. DIY strawberry face mask
- Cut one large strawberry in half
- Gently rub on your face
- Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse off
20. Good habits to pick up
- Try writing in a journal (I recommend bullet journals and diaries)
- Spend time off your phone/device
- Ask for a hug from one person a day (or hug at least one person everyday!)
- Dress in clothes that flatter you! Take cute selfies/photos of yourself in a cute outfit!
21. Healthy smoothie ingredients – antioxidants
- 3 tbsp water
- A bag of green tea
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 ½ cup frozen blueberries (or berries)
- ½ of a banana
- ¾ cup milk (or soy milk)
22. Hourglass figure exercises/workout
- Side plank lifts
- Sit-ups + crunches
- Squats or Bulgarian squats
- Cardio (running, walking, biking…)
23. Positive daily reminders for the day
- Confidence doesn’t come from trying to achieve the perfect body, it comes from embracing the one you’ve already got! Be your own kind of beautiful!
- No matter what happens, no matter how far you seem to be away from where you want to be, never stop believing that you will somehow make it!
- Don’t be afraid to show who you really are! As long as you are happy with yourself, no one else’s opinion matters!
24. Strawberry and Lemon Infused Water
- Start with a jar of water with ice cubes
- Add a bunch of sliced strawberries
- Thin slices of lemon
- Some honey and sugar (if you like it sweet, but don’t add too much!)
- Stir gently and enjoy!
25. Good habits to pick up
- Compliment yourself when you look in the mirror
- Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day!
- Stay active (don’t spend too much time in your bed!)
- Try on a face mask here and then (make sure the face mask won’t irritate your skin!)
- Spend time and hang out with the people that make you happy
26. DIY Handmade Facemask for clear skin
- 1 tbsp of green tea
- 1 tbsp of raw honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp of sugar (preferably brown)
- Mix together and apply all over your face
- Then leave on for 10-15 minutes before washing off with warm water
27. Tropical smoothie to prevent breakouts
- 8 oz of coconut water or nut milk
- 1 cup diced papaya
- ½ cup diced pineapple
- ⅓ of an avocado
- 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp of honey (or manuka honey)
28. Watermelon and Strawberry mint detox
- 4 cups of watermelon in 1/2 inch cubes, lightly mashed
- ½ pink of strawberries, sliced in half
- 6 sprigs of mint (lightly crushed)
Remember to always love and take care of yourself! You got this girl.