6 Ways To Show Your Gratitude This Holiday Season

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! With current events, finding a place to go for your Valentine’s Day date night might seem challenging but it doesn’t have to be. Date nights from home can be just as romantic and special as they would be if you were to go out to a fancy restaurant. Check out these 6 ideas for you and your significant other! Cook your favorite meal If you can’t go to a restaurant, bring one to your home! Look up a meal that you both decide on or one that you have never attempted to cook before and give it a try...together! Cooking is a great way to bond. Put your devices away and enjoy the moment you have together. Your meal can be something that you are both proud of. You can get dressed up and set your table as if you are in a restaurant or make it fun and have a picnic in the living room! Movie Night Movie night is a classic type of date night that never gets old! Each of you can choose your favorite movie, one that you are not the biggest fan of, and one that you have never seen before. This is a fun way to learn more about your partner’s cinematic interests while celebrating Valentine’s Day from home. Don’t forget the candy and popcorn! Painting With a Twist Time to let your artistic talents shine! Grab a canvas for each of you and some paints and have a paint night. You can paint anything from a portrait of each other to your partner’s favorite meme! This is sure to keep you entertained and laughing. Plus, you never know...your significant other could be an undiscovered Picasso! Game Night You can never go wrong with game night! From board games to video games, there’s nothing like a healthy competition on Valentine’s Day. Play anything from the classics such as Uno and Monopoly to throwbacks such as Life, Sorry, and Candyland! Chocolate tasting Is there anything that says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate? Try having your own chocolate tasting! Buy a variety of chocolates from the store and see if you can discover a new favorite. You can even make a game of it by blindfolding yourself and seeing if you can guess which brand of chocolate is which! Camping out Time to go camping...in the living room! For some, this was one of the best parts of sleepovers growing up but who says it’s only for kids? Make a blanket fort, grab snacks, tell spooky stories, and camp out in your living room. This is a fun and comfy way to spend time together! As you can see, there are many different ways that you can make Valentine’s Day fun right from the comfort of your own home this year. The most important thing is spending time and enjoying the moment with your loved one!

Spooky Season is finally here! Embrace your creative side and transform your home with the 6 tips to "Spook Up" your apartment just in time for Halloween! Lights Lights can make any ordinary day feel a little bit more festive and they are the perfect way to decorate for any holiday! White, orange, or purple lights can really spice up your home just in time for Halloween! Paper ghost/bats/pumpkins One of the best types of decorations are homemade ones! Grab some construction paper and make your own pumpkins, ghosts, bats, etc to hang around your apartment! You can use fun items like googly eyes, pipe cleaners, jewels, and more to add something extra to it. This is a fun and inexpensive way to decorate and unwind from a long day! Pumpkins Pumpkins are a staple this time of year! One of the best things about them is that you do not have to go to a pumpkin patch to buy them. Head to your local Walmart or grocery store and bring them home to paint them or carve them! Let your creativity flow! Wall scenes If you are into the spooky decorations, Party City sells scene setters which you can hang on your wall to transform your home into the scene from a classic scary movie film! From Michael Myers to The Shining, you will take a spooky step into Hollywood! Scarecrow If you are looking to go with more of a fall theme rather than Halloween, scarecrows are always the perfect addition to your home! They are simple yet adorable and can be left up until Thanksgiving! 2 holidays with 1 decoration--who can beat that? Window Clings You can never go wrong with Window Clings! They really bring life to the room and are easy to put on and pull off of your windows so there is no mess to clean up after the holidays--total win! From lights to pumpkins, there are so many other awesome ways to decorate your apartment this holiday season! Along with these ideas, Pinterest is always a great source to help get those creative juices flowing! Have fun with it and stay spooky!