Day 4: A single’s guide to Valentine’s Day

The time when couples in relationships look for gifts in cliched red wrapping paper and exchange gushing I love you’s has come. There are numerous ways to avoid being miserable when single on Valentine’s Day. According to a survey taken by The Bureau of Labor Statistics,  more than 52 percent Americans were single in 2015.

Go out to dinner with all your single friends at a nice restaurant such as Zuma. Finish off with sweet desserts and tell each other stories about past relationships.

Watch Netflix while indulging on multiple boxes of chocolate with take out. Channel your inner Olivia Pope by watching Scandal. Have a laugh by streaming series such as The Office or How I Met Your Mother.

Treat yourself by taking a trip to the spa, to get facials, manicures or pedicures. To enjoy a luxe treatment, make an appointment at ESPA Acqaulina Resort and Spa on Collins Avenue. If you are looking for something local, visit Hand and Stone Massage And Facial Spa.

Spend the night baking goods to bring a warm and cheerful feeling to the home. Make red velvet brownies and decorate with a red marble cheese swirl. Try something new and unusual. Bake a matcha green tea swiss roll. Prepare an overpowering bread pudding with extra raspberry sauce and sprinkled vanilla shavings. If you’re a new baker, go for chewy chocolate chip cookies or chocolate frosted vanilla cupcakes. These simple recipes still make exceptional treats.

Make homemade DIY goods for family, neighbors or friends. Even simple cards can bring a smile to those you know. Show off your cutting skills with DIY gift cards. After a long stressful day, everyone needs a bit of relaxation. Scented bath salts used to relax can make any person feel loved, single or not. Make bath bombs that will sizzle in warm water. Style it with a Mason jar to complete the gift.

Go out and explore new places around the neighborhood or even take a road trip to create new experiences. Places such as Crandon Park on Key Biscayne allow you to walk through the serene nature trails and enjoy the wildlife in the mangroves.